A Taste of France

Join CKPGH and Pitt’s French Nationality Room Committee for a fundraiser supporting students studying in France this summer! Taste of France is a special one-night-only dinner taking place on October 15th, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s French Nationality Room Committee. Proceeds from tonight’s dinner will directly support the University of Pittsburgh’s French Nationality Room scholarship, offering a Pitt student the opportunity to study abroad in France. Help open doors to the world, promoting international education while enjoying an incredible meal. This benefit dinner will include additional opportunities to support the scholarship, including a Vin Mystère/Mystery Wine auction and a 50/50 cash raffle. Come ready to win! MENU Menu is created and prepped by our Chef Dan Czerpak Classic French Dinner with a Modern Local Flare FIRST COURSE Panna Cotta de Chèvre et Courge Delicata Rôtie Savory goat cheese panna cotta, caramelized delicata squash, spiced pepita praline, cider-shallot fluid gel and tender frisée hearts SECOND COURSE Saumon Mi-Cuit au Croustillant de Pain de Campagne Slow-tempered Atlantic Salmon, crisp layered Potato Pavé, Charred Cabbage Ribbons, Dry Vermouth Beurre Blanc, Brown Butter Sourdough Crumb MAIN COURSE Bœuf Braisé au Vin Rouge et Champignons Sauvages Red wine braised beef, charred wild mushrooms, glazed cipollini onion, celery root puree, bordelaise reduction DESSERT Pot de Crème au Miel Brûlé et Sauge Burnt wildflower honey and sage custard, salted walnut Sablé, Concord grape reduction, smoked sea salt BYOB!!!! Soft drinks like soda and water will be provided. A LITTLE ABOUT THE NATIONALITY ROOMS The University of Pittsburgh's renowned Nationality Rooms are gifts from the ethnic communities who helped to build Pittsburgh. Dedicated in 1943, the French Nationality Room is one of 31 rooms commemorating the cultural heritages of the communities who supported and planned their construction. Each room is supported by a committee of community volunteers whose dual mission is to promote intercultural activities here in Pittsburgh and to raise scholarship funds to provide opportunity for international study. This work is rooted in the belief that a global experience enriches the academic journey, broadens perspectives, and cultivates a community of scholars committed to making a positive impact in the world. A LITTLE ABOUT CKPGH Community Kitchen Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides culinary training, transitional employment opportunities, apprenticeships, and job placement services. Its programs are designed to meet participants where they are, helping them connect with stable, higher-than-entry-level positions in the culinary and adjacent industries that offer opportunities for wage progression and long-term professional growth. Seating We’ll be assigning seats prior to the event. If you would like to be seated with guests who purchased their tickets separately, please email us with the name(s) of the guest(s) who purchased their ticket(s) and the number of people in their party. Please email [email protected] with “October FRANCE Guest Chef Seating” in the subject line. Please Note This is a fixed menu. While we do our best to accommodate food allergies, menu substitutions may not be possible. Please note that our kitchen is not a nut-free facility. If you have food allergies and would still like to attend, please contact us at [email protected] with “October FRANCE Guest Chef Dinner Allergy Inquiry” in the subject line before purchasing tickets so we can confirm whether we can safely accommodate your needs.