Moonlight Dinner Series- A Night in Bavaria
Moonlight Dinner Series- A Night in Bavaria
Saturday, December 06, 2014
The annual randonee dinner kicks off the Moonlight Dinner series. Unlike other Moonlight Dinners, this is not a lift-served event; guests may skin or snowshoe up to Black Mountain Lodge at mid-mountain and ski or hike down afterward in the moonlight.
Executive Chef Christopher Rybak brings years of culinary experience and a passion for innovation to our Moonlight Dinner Series at Black Mountain Lodge. The classically-trained chef gathers inspiration from across the globe, and puts his own “A-Basin” spin on traditional flavors. “I love holding these Moonlight Dinners because they challenge me to evolve my culinary creativity,” said Rybak, who also serves as the Food and Beverage Director for all on-mountain dining options. Held on Saturdays during the full moon cycle, these dinners allow A-Basin guests to experience the mountain in an intimate yet social evening setting, while also enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors.
Cost:
$69 plus tax
Adult (ages 13+), price includes gratuity. Cash bar.
Tentative Schedule Overview | ||||||
time |
location |
event |
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6pm |
Winter Sports Building |
guest check-in |
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7pm – 7:30pm |
Black Mountain Express |
guests skin/hike up to Black Mountain Lodge |
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7pm |
Black |
hors d’oeuvres |
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8pm |
Mountain |
soup, salad & entrees |
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as ready |
Lodge |
servers to deliver plated dessert |
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10:30 – 11pm |
Black Mountain Express |
guests hike/ski to base area |
Sample menu:
- Appetizers: Freshly Baked German Style Pretzels, Grilled German Sausages and Meats with Assorted Mustard and Condiments, Assorted Cheeses of Europe with Fresh Fruit and Lahvosh, House Smoked Salmon with Smoked Mussels and Shrimp
- Soup and Salad: Dill Soup, Creamy Potato Soup with Fresh Dill and Chopped Egg, Celery Root and Apple Salad Shredded Beat and Horseradish Salad, Assorted Hearth Baked Rolls
- Entrees: Chef Carved Whole Roasted Hog with Sauerkraut and Dumplings, Wiener Schnitzel with Roasted Root Vegetables, Braised Pheasant with Bacon and Red Cabbage, Roasted Potatoes, North Atlantic Cod with Bronco Langostines, Mustard Cream Sauce with Fresh Vegetables
- Dessert: Apple Pancakes with Lemon Sauce, Poppyseed Cake, Black Forest Torte, Apple Pear Tart