About this Event
What better way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Fort Worth location than with an unforgettable five-course, wine-paired dinner? Join us for an extraordinary evening featuring acclaimed local chef Molly McCook teaming up with Chris Meyer and Casey Stringer of Stringer Cellars and Lupin Ranch. Together, they will showcase their craft through expertly curated pairings that highlight the artistry of both the kitchen and the vineyard. Raise a glass, savor every course, and help us toast 25 years of culinary excellence.
Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Molly McCook of Ellerbe Fine Foods.
Molly McCook is co-owner and executive chef at Ellerbe Fine Foods. Trained in sustainable dining practices in some of the country’s finest restaurants, Chef McCook brings a special touch to her innovative, seasonal menu items in the Ellerbe kitchen.
Chef McCook fondly remembers her childhood in Shreveport, La., where the garden provided fresh ingredients for her family’s cooking. She spent a lot of time at her grandparents’ house on Ellerbe Road, which she honors in her award-winning restaurant.
Molly arrived in Fort Worth in 2006 after developing her culinary skills across the country. She originally left Shreveport for Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., where she earned her bachelor’s degree in restaurant and resort management. Inspired to focus on cooking, she moved to San Francisco as a student at the California Culinary Academy, where she earned the Danielle Carlisle Award for excellence in culinary studies. While in California, Molly completed an internship at Gary Danko, and she worked at Stars under Amaryll Schwertner, where she learned to develop innovative menus around seasonality, local ingredients, and sustainability. Chef McCook was sous chef at Luques under Chef Suzanne Goin, an early apprentice of renowned chef, restaurateur and passionate proponent of sustainable dining, Alice Waters.
Molly’s skills and menus reflect this heritage of culinary apprenticeship to the finest locavore chefs worldwide.
Chris Meyer & Casey Stringer of Lupin Ranch & Stringer Cellars
Stringer Cellars is a family owned and operated winery making wine from premier vineyard sites throughout California.
Chris Meyer brings a unique perspective to the wine world, having transitioned from a successful decade-long career as a professional golfer to becoming a leader in California winemaking. As Managing Member and Director of Sales for Stringer Cellars and a partner in Lupin Ranch, he combines his passion for exceptional wine, food, and hospitality with a commitment to showcasing some of California's most prestigious vineyard sites. Working alongside winemaker Casey Stringer, Chris has helped build a portfolio of highly acclaimed wines known for their balance, elegance, and sense of place. His dedication to quality, relationship-building, and craftsmanship continues to drive the success of both wineries.
Casey Stringer discovered his passion for wine during a formative family trip to Napa Valley, where the region's vineyards, wines, and relaxed lifestyle inspired him to pursue a career in winemaking. After beginning his journey in the wine industry at a local wine shop in Wisconsin, Casey moved to California and quickly traded photography studies for hands-on winery work. Over the years, he gained experience with respected producers in Napa Valley, Oregon, and New Zealand, where he also received formal winemaking education. Today, as winemaker for Stringer Cellars and Lupin Ranch, Casey draws on decades of global experience to craft wines that showcase the unique character of California's most celebrated vineyard sites, combining precision, balance, and a deep respect for terroir.
Event venue & nearby stays
Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth, United States
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