A Traditional Indian Dinner with Chef Rajeev Patgaonkar
joined by his long time friend
Special guest, Jay Briggs, award winning winemaker at Forty Five North Vineyard & Winery
Chef Rajeev, CEC, ACC, was born and lived in a city near Kolhapur India, the seat of a Maratha Kingdom. He studied at the (IHMCTAN) Catering College of Bombay (Mumbai) India. Prior to coming to the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center at Michigan State University (MSU) as the Executive Sous Chef, Rajeev had already amassed impressive credentials.
Most recently, he was given the distinct recognition of being the
newest inductee to the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque.
For this evening of food and drink, guests will dine on several appetizers from different regions of India. Lamb Kofta, Jal Jira & Samosas among the offerings.
Enjoy this evening of flavors, colors and sounds of India...right here in Northport, Michigan
Opening Cocktail reception with pairings from New Holland Brewing and Forty Five North wines
followed by a four course seated dinner with wine pairings by Forty Five North wines
Chef Rajeev has selected the American Academy of Chefs Scholarship program as a benefactor for part of the proceeds of this evening's dinner event. https://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Education/Scholarships/ACF/Education/Scholarships/