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.
Tickets include complimentary valet parking (gratuity not included)
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
Hosting dinner at The Alpine Clubhouse
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
Hosting dinner at Tipsy Trout
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
