RIver Heritage Announces Fourth Annual Farm to Table Dinner

The movement of local foods continues to grow in American and here in the Midwest it is becoming of a very important way to illustrate the importance of local foods to our economy and our food system.

In a continuing effort to increase people’s awareness of this effort in a fun and “foody” way, the River Heritage Association (RHA) has announced the date of its fourth annual Farm to Table Dinner. President Jeff Grunwald announced the date has been set for Saturday, October 12 at the River Ridge Winery in Scott City, MO.

The event will start at 4:30pm with wine tasting from the host winery and light appetizers. The meal, served buffet style, will begin at 5:30pm. Lori Brotherton, event chairperson and association secretary, said “ We are very pleased to have Chef James Cain, of Cape Girardeau’s long time barbeque restaurant Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant and Lounge.” She went on to say, “the menu will feature food prepared from ingredients found within 150 miles of Cape Girardeau and will feature appetizers, cold and hot selections and two desserts.” The meal is served buffet style.

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Chef Cain is a native of Southeast Missouri and finished his culinary training at the Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago in 2008. His family has owned the historic restaurant for over thirty years.

Just in case nature does not cooperate, the group has planned for the dinner to be held under a pavilion at the winery. The structure will house over 70 people so there is room for all.

A limited number of tickets are available for this annual sell out event at the price of $65 person. For tickets, please contact the River Heritage Association at info@riverheritageregion.com or any association member. The listing of members can be found at www.riverheritageregion.com.

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