Seasonal Dining in a Historic House
Meet Saralyn Tasting Dinners
Meet Saralyn Smith, Chef & Director of Food Programming! Saralyn brings 15+ years of culinary experience to her new role and is set to re-imagine WCI’s educational food programming and culinary events.
Saralyn was the first Iowa chef to be accepted into the James Beard Foundation Boot Camp for Policy and Change in 2019. She continues to work with other alumni to improve food systems such as emphasizing regenerative and sustainable agriculture. Previously, she served as Kitchen Manager at Convivium Urban Farmstead, teaching community education programs and leading a zero-waste kitchen initiative. Her background also includes experience as a pastry chef at the University of Iowa and The Hotel at the Kirkwood Center. Additionally, Saralyn taught professional baking courses as an adjunct instructor at Kirkwood Community College. She earned an associate degree in culinary arts from Kirkwood and a BA from the University of Iowa.
To showcase Saralyn’s culinary vision and talents, WCI will be hosting a limited five-course tasting dinner series at the Wallace House on April 30, May 7 and May 14.
Know Your Farmer
Our occasional Know Your Farmer Dinners pair a one-of-a-kind menu with a chance to personally talk with incredible Iowa growers. Community seating. Doors open at 6 pm, service begins at 6:30 pm.
2024 dates & featured farmers:
- Peverill’s Apiary: July date pending
Other farmers will be announced asap.
Fresh from the Farm
A single ingredient is harvested from the Wallace Farm, then showcased at the Wallace House in every dish of a multi-course dinner. Accompanying the meal is a program thoroughly exploring the culinary background of the featured ingredient.
2024 Dinners:
- Rhubarb: June 5
- Tomatoes: September 18
- Garlic: October 29
Community seating. Doors open at 6 pm, service begins at 6:30 pm
Our Food Values & Beliefs
We embrace local food and sustainable agriculture. Sourcing fresh, seasonal ingredients locally results in tastier, more nutritious food and showcases Iowa’s ability to produce high quality ingredients. Our restaurants connect patrons to our garden, land and historic sites and to other members of the local foods community.
Core Food Values:
• Menus reflect our garden, land, & historic properties
• Seasonal, housemade dishes
• Quality ingredients
• Local sources support Iowa’s family farms & small businesses
Meet Saralyn Tasting Dinner
May 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmMeet Saralyn Tasting Dinner
May 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmFresh from the Farm
June 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pmFresh from the Farm
September 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pmFresh from the Farm
October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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