Gourmet Dinner Series
Featuring savory dishes skillfully prepared by Executive Chef Allison Walts.
Must be 21 and older to attend; absolutely no exceptions.
Tickets to these events are non-refundable/non-transferable.
December Gourmet Dinner Pairing
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Join us on Wednesday, December 17, for an enrichment-themed Gourmet Dinner Pairing! Learn about how we enrich the lives of our animals while enjoying a fantastic feast of French cuisine.
This is the last Dinner Pairing of 2025. Starting in 2026 there will not be a Dinner Pairing every month!
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HORS D'OEUVRES: Mulled red wine with choice of spiced pecans or demi baguette
COURSE ONE: Potage St. Germain (pea soup w/bacon lardon, crouton, crème fraiche)
COURSE TWO: Beet & Blue Cheese Napoleon (pears, beets, blue cheese, arugula, toasted walnuts)
COURSE THREE: Fried Clams (w/spicy remoulade & whole-tomato cocktail sauce)
COURSE FOUR: Duck Confit (w/lentils Provençal, ratatouille, & red wine demi glace)
COURSE FIVE: Platter of assorted pastries (for the table)
