Four Hands Chef Series Dinner

Indulge in a unique culinary journey as Chef Dave Murphy of Alt Dessert Bar joins forces with our very own Chef de Cuisine Karston Ausborn for the Four Hands Chef Series, a monthly pop-up dinner featuring farm-to-table ingredients reimagined into a multi-course dinner.

Embark on a "Warm Summer Day" experience on Thursday, July 25th. This exclusive prix-fixe dinner will take you through the sights, smells, and tastes of a perfect summer day, all on your plate. Check out the delectable journey:

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"A WARM SUMMER DAY" MENU - $120.00/Person (gratuity included):

• A Slow Morning in the Greenhouse: Spring mix with a citrus dressing, shaved goat cheese and a toasted chocolate pumpernickel crumble
• Gone Fishin': Sous vide walleye fillet served with fresh peas, pickled walnuts, leek velouté and lemongrass
• Evening by the Fire (select one): Fire roasted rabbit with rainbow fingerling potatoes, charred pearl onions, carrot purée and a rabbit demi-glaze OR Grilled portobello mushroom steak with rainbow fingerling potatoes, charred pearl onions, carrot purée and a mushroom demi-glaze

• A Sunset Stroll: Mango sorbet with a vanilla yogurt parfait, and macadamia & chili praline
• Mignardese

(OPTIONAL) WINE PAIRING ADD-ON - $48/Person:

• Dry Provençal Rosé
• Chenin Blanc
• Beaujolais Cru
• White Port

(Note: A 20% auto-gratuity is already included in this ticket price. Tax is not included in this price. We reserve the right to make changes to the menu. Must be 21+ to purchase optional wine add-on.)

BeerStyles of West Des Moines is open Tuesday-Thursday from 3PM-10PM, Friday-Saturday from 12PM-11PM , Sunday from 12PM-8PM and is CLOSED on Mondays. Please note, holiday hours may vary. (515) 453-2337 (BEER).

Chef Karston Ausborn was born in Kazakhstan and raised in several West African countries. It was in his adventurous upbringing that his deep-rooted passion for food began to flourish. He pursued his culinary carrier by studying Culinary Arts at Iowa Central in Fort Dodge. After working in restaurants across Des Moines, Colorado, and Florida, Karston found his way back to Iowa, eager to share his love for food with his friends and family.

Today, Karston serves as the Chef de Cuisine at BeerStyles Taproom & Gastropub.

ABOUT DAVID MURPHY:

Chef David Patrick Murphy was born and raised in Co. Mayo, Ireland. He writes, "I grew up in a home where meals were home cooked and I have amazing food sensory memories from my mothers and grandmothers kitchens. Food was always hearty and homely. I always enjoyed playing around in the kitchen but went in other directions career wise for many years. I shared my passion for all things sweet by bringing treats to my work colleagues mostly so that I wouldn't just eat them all myself - did I mention I have a sweet tooth?!

I finally took the leap into the professional culinary world in 2014 where I attended the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Culinary Arts program and I found that my home hobby was actually what I was meant to do and I fell in love with it. The year prior to going back to school I happened to meet my now wife, Nora in Dublin, Ireland. This chance meeting lead to my introduction to Des Moines and ultimately ended up with my working in Baru 66, Windsor Heights and Harbinger on Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines. I also spent a little time in The Grateful Chef kitchen recently where Brandy's infectious joy of food and sharing it with those around her reignited the spark in me to go it on my own as a Pastry Chef. So here I am, taking another step towards this goal with a little bit of me on a plate - enjoy!

I believe that food comes from the heart and the love that is put into the preparation of food can be tasted in the end! I love food, I love sharing my food with others, I love how the simplicity of sharing a meal with loved ones or strangers can bring a table together but mostly I love how food can ignite conversation or at times instill a silence that only comes from the pleasure of that first bite or taste of something truly delicious!"

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

BeerStyles Taproom & Gastropub, 5513 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, United States