Beginning at 6 pm, each successive course of this gourmet dining experience will be served at one of three Mendocino Victorian Treasures: appetizers at the Ford House, salad and entrée at The Mendocino Hotel, and a fabulous dessert buffet at the Kelley House. Fine wines will accompany each course. For added fun, costumed historical characters will host each venue.
Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Ford (State Park Interpreter Fred Andrews and Ford House Manager Jenny Heckeroth). Margaret Fox will be preparing the appetizers, donated by Harvest Market.
Appetizer Menu:
Paired with Navarro Pinot Gris 2006. and Roederer Estate Rose.
Hosted by “Madame Kate” (Katy Tahja, complete with historical trading cards of her “girls” Each guest will receive a free card and have the opportunity to purchase a full “deck”).
Menu:
Hosted by Mrs. Kelley (Cammie King Conlon, who played the part of Bonnie Blue Butler in the film classic Gone With The Wind, now celebrating its 70th anniversary. That was her only movie role and, as she puts it, she “peaked at age 5.”)
Melinda Ellis (who comes highly recommended by Margaret Fox) will be preparing a fabulous dessert buffet. Check out her website for examples of the exquisite detail she lends her creations, and then come to the dinner to partake of the taste! www.MelindaEllisCakes.com
Dessert Menu:
Served with:
This is a benefit for the Ford House Restoration Fund.
Limited number of tickets: advance payment required, at the Ford House (735 Main Street, 11 am to 4 pm daily) or over the phone (707-937-5397) with credit card. No refunds after April 30th. Cutoff date for purchasing tickets is noon on Monday, May 4th. Benefit to help restore the historic Ford House.
This event is part of the month-long Mendocino Coast Heritage Days — here is the complete schedule of events.
Contact: Jenny Heckeroth, Ford House Manager, 707-937-5397 fordhouse@mcn.org