Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Presents Blue Zone Dinner
For Immediate Release: Thurs., Feb. 1
Contact: Joe Reed | Senior Director of Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Presents Blue Zone Dinner
Guests are Invited to Enjoy a Gourmet Meal That Takes a Fresh Inspiration from blue zones
Pittsburgh, PA — On Thurs., Feb. 29, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will bring an exciting blue zone-inspired dinner to Pittsburgh! Each plate of this abundant four-course meal is based around the eating habits in blue zones, or regions in the world in which people are claimed to live longer than average. It will be a night of dishes will excite your taste buds while inspiring healthy eating!
The expert chefs from 3-star Green Restaurant Certified® Café Phipps will hold live cooking demonstrations, providing a memorable dining experience as they share creative tricks and techniques on delicious, creative food transformations and sustainable practices in the kitchen. It’s a fun and healthy evening that proves fine dining can be delicious, good for you and good for the planet.
Menu
1st Course
Winter Harvest Roll
Brussel Sprout, Avocado, Vermicelli, Delicata Squash, Puffed Millett, Thai Peanut Sauce
2nd Course
Butternut Squash Risotto
Caramelized Butternut Squash, Farro Medio, Kale, Zucchini Bacon
3rd Course (Entrée)
Lion's Mane
Peppercorn seared Lion’s Mane Filet, Garden Essence Reduction, Celeriac Root Velouté, Fiddleheads, Golden Onion Crisp
4th Course (Dessert)
Harmonious Cookie Platter
Assortment of Vegan Desserts from Allegro Hearth
Select wines are available for an additional fee.
Reservations are required for the Blue Zone Dinner, and space is extremely limited. Reservations are $75 per person and include the four-course meal and admission to Phipps. Payment information must be given at the time of registration; R.S.V.P. by calling 412-651-5281.
For more information, visit phipps.conservatory.org/BlueZone
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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.
Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.
