About this Event
This October, The Art of Dining comes to Arts Alley with an exclusive evening celebrating the flavors of the season.
Executive Chef Jeff Martin invites you to experience a refined multi-course menu inspired by the flavors of the season, thoughtfully composed to showcase fall through an elevated culinary lens. Throughout the evening, we will guide guests through a curated selection of pairings, each chosen to complement the menu and enhance the progression of the dining experience.
Throughout the evening, Chef Jeff will introduce each course and share the inspiration behind the menu, giving guests a closer look at the creativity and thought that goes into every plate. Each course can also be accompanied by a carefully selected wine pairing chosen to complement the flavors of the dish.
The Menu
Amuse Bouche
Spiced Carrot & Ginger Bisque
Candied pumpkin seed
Paired with: Gruet Brut, New Mexico
First Course
Pear Three Ways
Spinach & arugula, spiced pear vinaigrette, pear & pecan, whipped goat cheese, red wine-poached pear
Paired with: Epiphany Grenache Blanc
Second Course
Seared Sea Scallops
Brown butter, butternut squash succotash, ginger maple
Paired with: Heather Chardonnay
Third Course
Duck Confit
Confit leg of duck, whipped sweet potato, rosemary blueberry jam
Paired with: LAF Pinot Noir
Fourth Course
Pumpkin Pie Tarte Tatin
Caramelized brown sugar pumpkin, maple-spiced whipped cream
Paired with: Tito’s Handmade Vodka Pumpkin Espresso Martini
Come hungry and settle in for a night of great food, wine, and good company as we turn an October dinner into something a little more special.
Make it a date night, bring a few friends, or simply treat yourself to a seat at the table. The Art of Dining is your chance to experience a menu created exclusively for one evening, enjoy each course as it arrives, discover a new favorite pairing, and spend the night doing what dinner should be all about - eating well and enjoying the people around you.
Choose Your Experience
Two ticket options are available: Dinner with Speciality Pairings for the complete food and wine experience, or Dinner Only for guests who would prefer to enjoy the full menu without the pairings.
The Art of Dining will take place in The Main Venue, located on the second floor of Arts Alley in downtown Concord.
Seats are limited and this menu is here for one night only. Join us at the table this October at Arts Alley.
Parking is available at the Capital Commons Garage, located directly across the street on 75 Storrs Street, and is recommended for guest convenience. Limited street parking is also available near the venue.
Event venue & nearby stays
Arts Alley, 20 South Main Street, Concord, United States
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