Meet, greet and enjoy some food

Joe Shaw talks about food

Julian Van Winkle tells us about the Van Winkle bourbon book

Julian Van Winkle introduces himself and his bourbon

Food from the Bourbon and Bacon Dinner and a word from Chef Joe Shaw

Chef Joe Shaw talks about the food at the Bourbon and Bacon dinner

Meet, greet and socialize at the Bourbon and Bacon dinner

A wonderful meal and event at The Standard at the Smith House

Mike tells us what the Bourbon and Bacon dinner was like

Colin and Mike talk about The Standard's Bourbon and Bacon event

Bourbon and Bacon Dinner - October 1st

The Standard Restaurant in Downtown Nashville is truly excited to bring two of the Southeast’s finest and most recognized artesian specialty food andbeverage producers to town for a great culinary treat. Julian Van Winkle of the award winning Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon line of Louisville, Kentucky willbe at The Standard on October 1st to host a dinner prepared by Chef Joe Shawfeaturing his bourbon’s and the bacon and ham products of Allen Benton of Madison, TN.

There will be a meet and greet hosted by Julian Van Winkle in The Standard Ballroom from 6:30- 7:30. A choice of bourbon toddies will be made available to guests including: Mint Julips, Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon poured Neat and On the Rocks. Chef Joe Shaw will provide a variety of Southern hors d’ oeuvres featuring Allen Benton’s Tennessee country bacon to include: Benton’s country ham and local melons,open faced BLT’s and bacon wrapped bacon.Following the meet and greet in the Ballroom a four course dinner preparedby Chef Joe Shaw will be served in the front of the house.

The menu follows.

First Course
Alan Benton’s braised slab bacon on creamy country grits with house pickled okra served with Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Bourbon

Second Course
Foie Gras wrapped with Benton’s country bacon, bourbon pudding, fig puree, and arugula served with Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Bourbon

Third Course
Bacon larded buffalo eye of rib with sweet potato Swiss chard and bourbon and berry jam served with Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Bourbon

Fourth Course
Ginger snap with Pappy Van Winkle bourbon and Allen Benton’s bacon ice creams and Benton’s bacon and pecan brittle

Upcoming Events at The Standard at the Smith House

Wine Dinner
Sept. 18 at 6:00pm

Bourbon and Bacon (with Old Rip Van Winkle)
Oct. 1

Masquerade ball
Nov. 1

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Chef Joe Shaw will be at the Farmers Market each Saturday at 11:00am until the end of February. Stop in to get a cooking lesson and also taste some delicious food.

Be sure to buy your fruits and vegetables fresh and from a local grower.
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Visit The Standard at the Smith House for more information.