8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218
Crowd of attendees walking down path of the Dallas Arboretum

Chef Dinner: Garden Reverie

Date & Time:

May 19, 2026
6-9pm

Venue:

A Tasteful Place

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About This Event

Experience a five-course journey where each dish is inspired by the beauty of the natural world and the creativity of art by some of Dallas’ top fine dining chefs. Thoughtfully crafted with seasonal ingredients, every course blends vibrant flavors, textures, and visual elegance—transforming each plate into an edible work of art. This is more than a dinner; it is an experience where food, art, and nature converge in perfect harmony. Each course will also be accompanied by a carefully curated drink pairing, enhancing the flavors and elevating the experience from plate to glass.

Menu

Spring Garden Vegetables | citrus beurre blanc | blackberry gastrique | pistachio herb crumble
Chef Madison Larmeu, Dallas Arboretum

Chilled green pea soup | mint oil | creme fraiche | crispy prosciutto | fresh tarragon
Chef Justin Wern, Garden Cafe

Pink Peppercorn Crusted Petite Filet | Chimichurri + Salsa Macha painted carnival cauli | woodland mushrooms | blueberry demi-glace | Micros
Chef Howard Garnel, Proof of the Pudding

Lavender chèvre + peach tart with wildflower honey | Blackberry + brown butter pecan frangipane tart.
Chef Sean Jett, Humble Pies