American Authors Dinner at the American Factory: Valparaiso
April 12th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (CST)
$85 per person | adults only
Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the American Factory where literature meets cuisine. Executive Chef Amanda Salas, a recipient of multiple culinary awards, has created a special five-course dinner inspired by American literature. Each course will be paired with a literature-inspired hand-crafted cocktail.
During the dinner, you can also share a reading from our selection, and you will receive a 50ml bottle of Last Feather Rye to take home and enjoy. Seats are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot now!
Authors:
Wright Thompson | Mark Twain | Sylvia Plath | Anne Sexton | William Faulkner | Jack Kerouac
FIRST COURSE:
Sportswriter’s Pimento Cheese Board
pickled peppers, cheddar cheese, toasted almonds, assorted crackers, veggies, pork cracklin’
COCKTAIL PAIRING:
Southern Americano:
not a king rye, sweet vermouth, campari, orange simple, tangerine nectar, soda water
SECOND COURSE:
Shrimp Hush Puppies
mississippi comeback sauce
COCKTAIL PAIRING:
Huckleberry Highball
barrel aged bilberry blackhearts, huckleberry syrup, lemon juice, sparkling wine float
THIRD COURSE:
Lobster Bisque
fine girl brandy, cream
COCKTAIL PAIRING:
The Fig & Fire
Field Rye, Barrel Aged Amaro, Spiced Honey Simple, Walnut Bitters, Charred Rosemary
FOURTH COURSE:
Braised Lamb
apricot-raisin relish, sunflower seeds, orangecello citrus glazed carrots, OCG braised collard greens, smoked ham
COCKTAIL PAIRING:
The Wisteria & Bourbon
corsets, whips, and whiskey, lavender simple, elderflower liquor, lemon juice, orange bitters, fresh brewed tea
DESSERT:
Pitt-Spitter Chocolate Cherry Pie
dark chocolate, pit-spitter cherry jam, graham cracker crust, whipped cream
COCKTAIL PAIRING:
Jazz & Gasoline Punch
navy strength rum, dark cacao infused last feather rye, cherry shrub, absinthe, blood orange soda