The art of Dr. Bill and Denise Hayes’ home lies in the architectural components themselves. The first you encounter are the doors. Each completely different salvaged antique door is a showcase of ornate, beautifully carved wood hand selected by Denise. Unique panels of engraved and varied scrolls create the rises of the spiraling staircase, individually illuminated. Deeply dark, naturally patinaed beams arch over the great room like a small cathedral, fastened with elaborate ironwork. The angular modernity of the fireplace couples with distressed woodwork, hammered metal and rusted iron kitchen accents. Indeed, four different metal artisans custom crafted each piece from the trusses to the chandelier. An old world nuance dances with clean lines and geometric shapes, rough and sleek all at once.
John Tesar is a three-time James Beard Best Chef Southwest semifinalist, Top Chef Contestant, and sought-after consultant. His modern American cuisine has garnered much acclaim, including nods from Esquire, Food & Wine, New York Magazine, and The New York Times. He’s appeared on "The Today Show" and "The Early Show,” and won the inaugural season of Food Network’s "Extreme Chef." His current restaurant, Knife, is a reinvention of the steakhouse and features Texas-born beef, including a 240-day aged ribeye, lamb, and pork.
Sommelier Dan Downing is the founder of Elevated Winesource, focusing on private wine cellar management and private wine events. With over 10 years of experience in the world of high end wine and food, Dan is also the Wine Director of the fabulously deep and prestigious offerings at Soupçon Bistro. For this event, Dan pours fine wines from around the world paired in perfect harmony with Chef John’s extravagant menu. Afterward, attendees have the unique opportunity to round out their own personal wine cellars with the wines featured at this dinner, with ordering opportunities through Elevated Winesource.
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Sunday, June 24
Destination: Town of Crested Butte
Arrival Time: 6:00 p.m.
Toll: $500
Tour Guides: Dr. Bill & Denise Hayes
Chef: Executive Chef / Partner John Tesar, Knife Dallas (Dallas, TX)
Sommelier: Founder Dan Downing, Elevated Winesource and Wine Director & General Manager, Soupçon Bistro (Crested Butte, CO)