WINE
MEETS FOOD
WHEN
MARCH 2026
7:00PM - 10:00PM
WHERE
TBD
WHAT TO EXPECT
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO JOINED US!
about DINNER SERIES
the details
Experience Dinner Series: A culinary collaboration like no other. Join two acclaimed chefs as they craft a multi-course tasting menu featuring Pacific Northwest ingredients, each paired with wines from a featured Washington winemaker. Guests are invited to interact with the chefs and winemakers, learning about their creative process and passion for their craft. Indulge in lively conversation, savoring every bite and sip while gaining insight into the artistry behind each dish and wine pairing. With three unique collaborations in different locations across Seattle, this is a dining experience not to be missed.
the details
Experience Dinner Series: A culinary collaboration like no other. Join two acclaimed chefs as they craft a multi-course tasting menu featuring Pacific Northwest ingredients, each paired with wines from a featured Washington winemaker. Guests are invited to interact with the chefs and winemakers, learning about their creative process and passion for their craft. Indulge in lively conversation, savoring every bite and sip while gaining insight into the artistry behind each dish and wine pairing. With three unique collaborations in different locations across Seattle, this is a dining experience not to be missed.
THE LINEUP
DATE & TIME
MARCH 11, 2025
7:00 PM
LOCATION
Cedar + ELM
14477 Juanita Dr NE,
Kenmore, WA 98028
Welcome to Dinner Series Presented By Columbia Crest Winery!
Join us at Cedar + Elm and allow Chef Luke Kolpin and Chef Aaron Tekulve [Surrell] whisk you away with their culinary mastery for a multi-course meal experience. Each course will be perfectly paired with a vintage from Columbia Crest Winery. Please note that this experience is a communal dinner and you may be paired with other guests the same table.
Chef Luke Kolpin, Executive Chef of Cedar + Elm at The Lodge at St. Edward Park, honed his culinary craft in Seattle’s top kitchens before spending over eight years at the Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen, where he rose to Sous Chef. A passionate mentor and advocate for inclusive education, he supports local charities like the Seattle Boys & Girls Club and Seattle Central’s Culinary Arts Program. In 2022, he showcased his talents on Top Chef and now continues to elevate Pacific Northwest dining with his creative and refined approach.
Chef Aaron Tekulve, the visionary behind Surrell, draws inspiration from his Montana roots and a family legacy of cooking. He honed his craft at Seattle’s top restaurants, including Canlis and Lark, and gained experience at the Michelin-starred Coi in San Francisco. A Chopped! competitor and featured chef in Wine Enthusiast and Seattle Cooks, he specializes in Modern Pacific Northwest Cuisine, earning Surrell accolades as one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 50 Best Restaurants in America.
Welcome Bites
Tartlet of Tar-Tar seasoned with Remoulade, Eggplant Fudge, Cured Egg Yolk, Marigolds [Chef Luke Kolpin]
Smoked Black Cod, Nori Cone, Roasted Winter Roots, Everything Bagel Spice [Chef Aaron Tekulve]
First Course [Chef Luke Kolpin]
Dungeness Crab, Danish Rye, Tarragon, Green Apple
Second Course [Chef Aaron Tekulve]
Herb Confit Wild Spot Prawns Leeks, Kohlrabi, Grapefruit, White Miso, Chorizo, Cilantro
Third Course [Chef Aaron Tekulve]
Ember Roasted Baby Carrots, Cumin, Chevre, Hazelnut, Fermented Carrot Caramel
Fourth Course [Chef Luke Kolpin]
Grilled Beef Short Rib, mushroom kelp jus, horseradish juice
Dessert Course
Miso Rye Bread Ice Cream, Chocolate, Seaweed, Mushroom, Lingonberry [Chef Luke Kolpin]
Meyer Lemon, Burnt White Chocolate, Posset, Basil, Kumquat, Aged Soy [Chef Aaron Tekulve]