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Feast Of The Five Senses 2018

Feast Of The Five Senses - Vietnamese salad from Tom Grant
Feast Of The Five Senses 2018

Feast Of The Five Senses 2018

Marking it’s 14th year in 2018 is Slow Food Utah’s big bash of all things local. On October 21st the culinary smorgasbord returns, taking place at a brand new venue, specifically the Salt Lake City Masonic Temple; yep SLC’s prime example of Egyptian revival architecture on South Temple will be the intriguing 2018 host location.

As ever the event kicks of at 5.30 p.m. sharp with a range of passed appetizers and snacks, ably supported of course by selections from wine expert Francis Fecteau; there’s usually something sparkling to get the mood going… During the social be sure to check out the silent auction, stacked to the ceiling with great local products. After that dinner starts proper with a seated multi-course meal, each course again paired with selections by Libation’s Fecteau.

During the evening you’ll also get to hear from recipients of Slow Food Utah’s micro-grant program, which the event supports; as well as cheering on winners Slow Food Utah’s Snail Awards – recognition of individuals and business making positive marks on the local food scene. The full list of participating chefs for 2018 is as follows:

Bar George, Phelix Gardner
Beltex Meats, Philip Grubisa
Blended Table, Tom Grant
Bubble and Brown, Andrew Young
Fireside on Regent, Michael Richey
Harmons Neighborhood Grocer
Meditrina, Jen Gilroy
Park City Culinary Institute, Laurie Moldawer
Saffron Valley, Lavanya Mahate
Stanza, Amber Billingsley
Twin Suns Cafe, Daniel Cantu

Beverages will be provided by:

Kiitos Brewing, Andrew Dasenbrock
Libation Inc, Francis Fecteau
Salt Lake Roasting Co., John Bolton

Tickets are priced $125 per person with alcohol an extra $25 (that covers pre-dinner wine/cocktails and pairings throughout dinner). Proceeds from the event go directly Slow Food Utah’s micro-grant program, helping to build a vibrant local food community.

Here are some snaps from the 2017 event to give you a sense of what to expect (scroll down to see past years as well):

Feast Of The Five Senses - silent auction

Feast Of The Five Senses – silent auction

Feast Of The Five Senses - Beltex Meats appetizer in 2017

Feast Of The Five Senses – Beltex Meats appetizer in 2017

Feast Of The Five Senses - Ahtti Korean appetizer dish

Feast Of The Five Senses – Ahtti Korean appetizer dish

Feast Of The Five Senses - Meditrina appetizer dish

Feast Of The Five Senses – Meditrina appetizer dish

Feast Of The Five Senses - Harmons in 2017

Feast Of The Five Senses – Harmons in 2017

Feast Of The Five Senses - Vietnamese salad from Tom Grant

Feast Of The Five Senses – Vietnamese salad from Tom Grant

Feast Of The Five Senses - braised oxtail by Wayne Mankinen

Feast Of The Five Senses – braised oxtail by Wayne Mankinen

Feast Of The Five Senses - Brooke Woffinden Burmese dish

Feast Of The Five Senses – Brooke Woffinden Burmese dish

Feast Of The Five Senses - ice cream by Amber Billingsley

Feast Of The Five Senses – ice cream by Amber Billingsley

Feast Of The Five Senses - wise words in 2017

Feast Of The Five Senses – wise words in 2017

Feast Of The Five Senses - full 2017 event menu

Feast Of The Five Senses – full 2017 event menu

Purchase tickets online before they sell out. Check out these snaps from previous years events as well:

2016 / 2017: https://gastronomicslc.com/2017/10/05/events-dine-feast-five-senses-current-encore-bistro/

2015: https://gastronomicslc.com/2016/09/06/events-feast-five-senses-2016/

2014: https://gastronomicslc.com/2015/09/10/event-feast-of-the-five-senses-2015/

2013: https://gastronomicslc.com/2014/08/24/event-feast-five-senses-2014/

Disclosure: Slow Food Utah provide me free tickets to this event in order to cover each years menu



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