Saturday, August 15th Lunch and/or Dinner
Menu by Chef Anthony Gargano of Osteria Bigolaro
Lunch in the Garden ~ 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
4-course Farm Style – Tickets $70
Come enjoy a delicious lunch featuring harvest from the garden served Farm Style. Enjoy music and fun with friends, all for a good cause – Food Rescue for Hunger Relief.
Garden Harvest Dinner ~ 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
5-course Plated Dinner – Tickets $125
Come enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining and live music outside with friends, all for a good cause – Food Rescue for Hunger Relief.
Guests, please check our Garden Harvest Dinner faqs for more info. (What to wear, what to expect when to arrive).
August 30th Brunch – click here
All events are COVID compliant. Each event is limited to 50 guests
Reserve your space now so you don’t miss out!
Chef Anthony of Osteria Bigolaro has crafted menus featuring fresh produce grown with love by Marie’s community gardeners.
Enjoy a curated selection of wine, beer, and iced tea from local producers! Drinks are included with each ticket.
Special thanks to Garden Manager Rob and the volunteers at Charity Blooms for planting extra veggies this season.
What a delicious way to celebrate the Community Garden’s 6th Anniversary together! Each all-inclusive ticket helps Marie’s Pantry nourish over 60,000 neighbors in need.
WINE, BEER & ICED TEA Sponsors:
Fox Valley Winery (Oswego)
Werk Force Brewing (Plainfield)
Check out the amazing Menu by Osteria Bigolaro
***APPETIZERS***
Farm Fresh Deviled Eggs
From our very own Chickens!
Homemade Burrata Cheese
Eggplant Caponata with homemade Tigelle (Italian style English Muffins)
***SALAD COURSE***
Scallop Crudo
Pickled Okra, Turnip Puree, Fresno Chilis and Toasted Hazelnuts
***ENTREES***
Raviolo
Stuffed pasta with homemade Ricotta Cheese and Farm Egg Yolk, Shaved Zucchini, Shaved Summer Squash, Pecorino Cheese, and Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette
Steak
Braised Shelling Beans, Braised Kale, Braised Swiss Chard, Crispy Potatoes with Beef Demi Glaze
***DESSERTS***
Panna Cotta
Italian Sweet Custard with Rhubarb Compote
From the Garden
Cherry Tomatoes | Mushrooms | Garlic | Chili Peppers | Onion
Basil | Cilantro | Parsley | Mint | Thyme | Chives
Snap Peas | Kale (Lacinto) | Raddish | Sunflower Seeds
Beets | Fingerling Potatoes | Eggplant | Yellow Squash
Green Zucchini | Arugula | Red Onion
Red, Green, and Yellow Peppers
Strawberries (turn into preserves)