Enjoy an intimate culinary experience at the Piedmont Club as we highlight the “Brand of Excellence” featuring Chef Pete Smith, Chef James Lockley, and Barrel Oak Winery!

Chef Pete Smith was a 2023 recipient of Root to Table’s Brand of Excellence. Chef Pete earned this distinction by making a huge impact on our community. He was instrumental in the success of our 2022 Winter Soup Program and has served faithfully as a member of our first Chef Advisory Board, where he helped coordinate the first-ever Salute to Women event and the Taste of Excellence series in July of 2023.

Enjoy a unique culinary experience where you’ll get to experience exceptional farm-to-table fare paired with award-winning wines!

Vision

Barrel Oak Winery offers the very best of the Virginia Piedmont located in scenic Delaplane! Chef Pete will be featuring wonderful dishes to pair with this great wine to create a unique experience.
Disclaimer: Please book soon, limited space available.

The Menu –

Amuse Bouche
Chef James Lockley, Executive Chef River Creek Club

First Course

Seared Ahi Tuna, Pineapple, Snow Peas Salad, Water Chestnuts
2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marshall, Virginia
Chef Pete Smith, Executive Chef Piedmont Club

Second Course

Stuffed Chesapeake Bay Oysters, Blue Crab, Champagne, Leeks, Lemon
2021 Seyval Blanc, Marshall, Virginia
Chef Pete Smith, Executive Chef Piedmont Club

Bread Course

Casted Iron Cornbread, Parker Rolls, Strawberry Preserves, Garlic Butter
Chef Pete Smith, Executive Chef Piedmont Club

Entree

Ovoka Wagyu Short Rib, Local Yellow Girts, Crispy Okra
2021 Syrah, Marshall, Virginia
Chef Pete Smith, Executive Chef Piedmont Club

Dessert Course

TBA
2020 Goldie, Marshall, Virginia
Chef James Lockley, Executive Chef River Creek