PALETTE TO PALATE
Benefit Dinner To Support The Delaware Contemporary

Friday, September 29, 2023
6 - 9 PM

Menu by Chef Robbie Jester

Guest Artist: Mickayel Thurin, ENTER THE SUBCONSCIOUS

Exhibition Season: Escape

Chef Robbie Jester is most well known for his appearances on Netflix Pressure Cooker, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Beat Bobby Flay. He has been at the helm of many local restaurants and legendary establishments such as DuPont Country Club, Hotel DuPont, Piccolina Toscana, Stone Balloon Ale House, Limestone BBQ and Bourbon, Eggspectation, and now as owner of Pizzeria Mariana and In Jest Private Chef and Events.

Chef Robbie has received many local awards including Best Chef Upstate Delaware 3 consecutive years, Best BBQ Restaurant, Best New Restaurant, and Rising Star Chef of the Delaware Restaurant Association. Jester has also been featured in Delaware Today Magazine, Brandywine Signature Magazine, Out & About, and the News Journal as well as being voted one of the “Best Chefs of America” for the state of Delaware from 2012 through 2014. Chef Jester has also catered events for Vice President Biden and the King and Queen of Sweden.

TICKETS - limited seating available.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR PREMIER SUPPORTER CIRCLE MEMBERS!
Enjoy one complimentary ticket to Palette to Palate.
VALUE: $150

INCLUDES:

  • A four course dinner with gallery seating. Two menu options are available:

    • Featured menu

    • Vegan/Gluten Free menu (accommodates dietary restrictions)

  • Wine tastings that pair with each course

Questions? Email events@decontemporary.org.

Proceeds to this event provide vital support for The Delaware Contemporary's exhibitions and programs.

THROW OUR NEXT DINNER EVENT WITH US!

Co-hosts are vital to the fundraising success of our Palette to Palate benefit dinners. Each co-host we have worked with has brought a personal touch to the experience and we are very grateful for their support and generosity. If you are interested in co-hosting, please email Tatiana Michels, Director of Business Advancement: tmichels@decontemporary.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR PAST PALETTE TO PALATE CO-HOSTS!

Wendy and Denison Hatch
Jay and Maret Headley
Marla and Thomas Norton
Jennifer and Walter Borders

Past Palette to Palate Inspirations

 
 

THE DELAWARE CONTEMPORARY
200 South Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

HOURS:
Wednesday: 4 - 8 PM
Thursday - Sunday: 12 - 5 PM
Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED

ADMISSION:
$7 Adults
$5 Seniors, Veterans, & Students w/ ID
FREE 18 and Under & Museum Members

HOLIDAYS:
The Delaware Contemporary is closed on New Year's Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

The Delaware Contemporary's exhibitions and educational programs are made possible by major support from: Arsht-Cannon Fund; Borgenicht Foundation; DCF: Community Needs Fund; Delaware Division of Small Business; The Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts - the Division promotes Delaware arts events at www.delawarescene.com; Discover Bank; State of Delaware - Grant-in-Aid; Institute of Museum and Library Services; The Laffey-McHugh Foundation; Longwood Foundation; PNC Foundation; Principal Foundation; Tuttleman Foundation; and WSFS Bank.


Additional support is provided by: Babe Styling Studio; Crystal Trust; Currie Hair, Skin, Nails; DCF (Delaware Community Foundation): David Ryerson Fund; DCF: Five Toes Fund; DCF: Youth Philanthropy Board of NCC; Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware; Iron Hill Brewery; Midnight Oil Brewing Company; and the Welfare Foundation.


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