You’ve probably had cuisine that can be considered elevated — but not like this.
Homewood Mountain Ski Resort sits atop 7,880 feet and spans 1,260 acres of spectacular mountain terrain. While skiing or boarding the slopes is likely the first thing you think of when Homewood crosses your mind, it is no one-trick-pony. On the contrary — Homewood is just as much a summer destination as a winter one. Summers are filled with paddle boarding, biking, hiking, lakefront yoga (talk about relaxing), a Tuesday night cornhole league — we digress.
Of all the summer activities that may “peak” one’s interest, we are most excited about the Farm-to-Peak dinner program. (Obviously.) This Saturday should prove to be over-the-top in every sense.
Homewood has invited Chef Kellan Hori of Kellan’s Kitchen to prepare our meal, a personal chef hailing from the Bay Area and Tahoe whose reputation for crafting experiences — not merely good food — precedes him.
After drooling over the menu for a few minutes (it was truly difficult to stop), it became clear that Chef Kellan has his head in the clouds and keeps his feet on the ground in the best way possible. From the amuse, duck fat and truffle popcorn, to the final course of “s’mores” re-imagined with bittersweet chocolate mousse and a brûléed vanilla marshmallow, his cuisine is friendly. You don’t have to put on airs to approach it. It’s an ally, not a pretentious enemy. But it will certainly challenge you to think of the most comforting culinary stand-bys in a new light. You may be comfortable eating your popcorn out of a bag, but Chef Kellan will show you it can also be dressed up for a night on the town. His menu is an old, familiar friend who suddenly transforms when they put on that suit or that little black dress. Suddenly, you can’t help but see them differently. (In a good way.) Plus, his menu celebrates all our favorite hometown heroes — it’s sourced and inspired by the best seasonal ingredients our region offers.
Don’t even get us started on the wine program for this event. Chef Kellan has partnered with Alderbrook Winery to provide us with perfect pairings for each course (including their award-winning Pinot). Resident sommelier Regina Sanz is slated to share her expert guidance throughout the evening, also.
We couldn’t be more excited for this elevated dining experience. We hope you’ll join us.
