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In Partnership with Yankee Magazine
The region’s best chefs come together for a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, camaraderie, and more

"Dinner by Design" An evening with an extraordinary chef

Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 6:00pm

Kick off the weekend's events with an exclusive and intimate dinner featuring returning guest chefs from past A Taste of New England years. Each of our three returning chefs take over an outlet across the Spruce Peak community with a curated menu highlighting their passions and skills, complete with professional wine pairing.


Tickets are available for individual purchase only.

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Tickets include complimentary valet parking (gratuity not included)

Chef David Vargas

Chef David Vargas

  • Vida Cantina | Portsmouth, NH 
  • Returning Guest Chef from A Taste of New England 2022
  • James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef in America, 2023, semi-finalist
  • Chef Of The Year, 2022, New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association
  • Outstanding Business Owner, Black Lives Matter Seacoast Excellence Awards, 2023
  • James Beard Foundation Best Chef Northeast, semi-finalist nomination, 2019, 2020, 2022

Preview Menu

Hosting dinner at The Alpine Clubhouse
Chef Emily Mingrone

Chef Emily Mingrone

  • Tavern on State | Provisions on State | Fair Haven Oyster Co. | New Haven, CT 
  • Returning Guest Chef from A Taste of New England 2023
  • "Best Chef of the Year 2021" Connecticut Restaurant Association Awards

Preview Menu

Hosting dinner at Tipsy Trout
Chef Brendan Vesey

Chef Brendan Vesey

  • Botanica Restaurant & Gin Bar | Portsmouth, NH 
  • Returning Guest Chef from A Taste of New England 2021
  • Champion Best New Restaurant - NH Magazine

Preview Menu

Hosting dinner at The Cottage

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