My Dinner Party 2012 Series Guide
Reading through the guide is almost as much fun as coming to a dinner! Thank you for your generous support of Heart of Hospice Foundation. These unique and one-time dinners sell out fast! Plus, more dinners are being added… check back regularly for updates.
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1. Jewelry+Cocktails+Chocolate+Shopping!
Ladies, did we get your attention? Grab your gal pals and head to the home of Louise McCulloch to peruse the work of Portland jewelry artist Kathy Shea, who brings modern artistry to heirloom treasures. Guests receive a 10% discount with proceeds benefiting Heart of Hospice Foundation.
March 8 • 5:30 p.m. • $15 per person • 40 guests / 22 LEFT
2. Street Food at the Hood River Hotel
Take a tasting tour of the world’s best street food—no passport required! Chef Mark Whitehead will close up the restaurant and set up six stalls with bites from around the globe, including Thailand, India, Argentina, and Morocco. Guests can even pitch in on the cooking!
March 15 • 5:30 p.m. • $80 per person • 45 guests / 35 LEFT
3. Farm to Table at The Gorge White House
Turn back the clock for a beautiful meal among friends at Camille Hukari and Jerry Tausend’s century-old working farm and exquisitely restored farmhouse. Gather around the communal table at The Gorge White House to share local beer, Columbia Gorge wine, and delectable Northwest cuisine. Awesome flourless chocolate cake and ruby ports will top off the evening!
March 31 • 5 p.m. • 18 guests • SOLD OUT
4. An Intimate Celilo Evening
Tuck into the exquisite home of Forrest and Colleen Jones for an unforgettable dining experience featuring the award-winning Northwest cuisine of Celilo chef Ben Stenn. Co-hosted with Ben’s dynamic wife Carol, the meal will be paired with wines from The Pines renowned cellars.
April 14 • 6 p.m. • 8 guests • SOLD OUT
5. Lorena’s Table
Exquisitely prepared and presented, Lorena Lowell’s incredible cuisine is raved about year after year. Join us for an intimate gathering in Lorena’s modern downtown townhome to enjoy an evening of edible delights from her native Mexico.
May 19 • 6 p.m. • 10 guests • SOLD OUT
6. Barbecue Bash
Are you ready to throw down? Stand back as Hood River grill maestro Joe McCulloch puts Bobbie Flay to shame with his hot-coal wizardry. Enjoy the ‘cue in the gorgeous outdoor garden of wife and co-host Louise. Save room for over-the-top sinful desserts!
June 23 • 4:30 p.m. • $85 per person • 16 guests / 9 LEFT
7. Feast de Resistance
The meal: seven courses of exquisitely presented seasonal Pacific Northwest, French influence, and Asian inspired cuisine. The spot: a gorgeous perch with nearly 360-degree views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and the Columbia. Your hosts: the ebullient Melynda and Jock Bradley, who has worked with 5-star chefs to master his craft. Paired beautifully with The Pines wines.
June 23 • 5:30 p.m. • 10 guests • SOLD OUT
8. Egyptian Night
Indulge your inner Pharaoh for a trip down the Nile orchestrated by Ahmad and Noelle Ziada. Masters of authentic Egyptian cuisine, the Ziada’s will delight you with traditional and exotic dishes from the Nile Valley. Belly dancing optional but always encouraged!
June 30 • 6 p.m. • 12 guests • SOLD OUT
9. Cha Cha Cha!
Grab your amore for an evening of Spanish tapas, luscious libations, and salsa dancing. Get ready to shake those hips as a professional salsa instructor schools you in the dance of passion. Hostess Susan Sorensen lends her studio and sense of humor for this unforgettable evening.
July 12 • 6 p.m. • 12 guests • SOLD OUT
10. Deckside Dance Party
Bring your dancing shoes for a rocking good time at the breathtaking White Salmon home of Michelle and Dave Sliwa. Enjoy jaw-dropping views, live music, and beautiful grounds complete with a koi pond and deck/dance floor. Michelle’s D’Lish catering will whip up heavy hors d’oeuvres and summery sips.
July 14 • 6 p.m. • $85 per person • 30 guests / 20 LEFT
11. Cellar Soiree
Disappear into the private wine cellar beneath Franco and Sandy Marchesi’s Hood River vineyard. Inside the intimate barrel-lined room, Italian opera will accompany Marchesi wines and multiple delectable, seasonal fresh courses from Italy’s Piedmont region, where Franco was born and raised. Beyond Delisioso!
July 26 • 6 p.m. • 10 guests • SOLD OUT
12. Wine + Dine on the Westside
Bring your party shoes and a hearty appetite as Gavin and Michele McAlpine dish up a gorgeous Italian feast at their lovely westside home. These two consummate entertainers know how to throw a party, so prepare to be wined, dined, and thoroughly entertained by evening’s end.
July 28 • 6 p.m. • 10 guests • SOLD OUT
13. Fiesta de Paella
We may not remember all the ingredients or the exact measurements, but watching Guillermo prepare his famous paella we know that love is the most important ingredient and it is sprinkled generously throughout the meal. That’s also what makes this party one of our biggest sellouts year after year. This family recipe—which requires special pans made just for this dish—will be paired with local wine at Guillermo and Jeri Fisch’s inviting Bingen home.
August 11 • 5:30 p.m. • 12 guests • SOLD OUT
14. Cocktails + Art
Mix and mingle with local artist Mark Nilsson on the deck of his downtown home for a lively evening of cocktails, conversation, friends, and art. Check out the amazing views (on the walls and on the river) while sampling savory hors d’oeuvres catered by Xani of Divots.
August 16 • 5 p.m. • 16 guests • SOLD OUT
15. Eastside Abbondanza
Follow your nose up to the eastside where Vanessa and Bernie Dittenhofer will be whipping up a glorious Italian feast starring Vanessa’s famous eggplant parmesan. This super-fun evening takes place in the couple’s beautiful modern home surrounded by gorgeous views. Bring an appetite for food, friends, and laughter!
August 18 • 6 p.m. • 10 guests • SOLD OUT
16. Boathouse Bash
Hop aboard Suny and Dave Simon’s boathouse for a summer bash complete with swimming, boat rides, smoking hot crab and seafood boil, and refreshing cocktails. Great friends, laughter, and fun! Transportation from Hood River to and from The Dalles marina provided.
August 19 • 2 p.m. • 10 guests • SOLD OUT
17. Ness-Style Wine & Dine
Come pull up a seat on the lovely landscaped patio of Doug and Donna Ness’s beautiful White Salmon home. Take a stroll to enjoy and take in amazing views of the Gorge, then dig into a mouth-watering meal from the grill accompanied by plenty of wine and good cheer. The traditional S’mores around the fire with good stories, friends and moonlight finish up the night quite nicely.
August 25 • 6 p.m. • $75 per person • 12 guests / 2 LEFT
18. All-Veggie Feast in Underwood
Local foodies know summer in the Gorge is all about ripe, regional fruits and veggies from Moria Reynold’s Casa Verde garden. Come feast on a delectably prepared vegetarian meal by creative, culinary newcomer, Collin Carter while enjoying stunning views at the gorgeous Underwood home of your host, local hero and pro snowboarder, Mike Jacoby.
September 6 • 5:30 p.m. • $85 per person • 10 guests / 5 LEFT
19. White Party
Ingredients: White hors d’oeuvres. White cocktails. White attire. Add: Rock’in music and a dance floor. Mix in: The good vibes and irresistible charms of hosts Sharla, Michelle, Steph, Carin, and Michael. The result: Hood River’s 2nd annual white party hosted downtown at Dopio. Let it snow!
November 16 • 8 p.m. • $60 per person • 35 guests / 27 LEFT
20. YoHoH Tea Party
Don your Mad Hat—or other festive attire—for a holiday tea party hosted by our very own YoHoHs (Youth Heart of Hospice Helpers). This wonderful group of high schoolers will create, bake, and serve a delightful array of high-tea deliciousness at the Semme’s home. Come sip to the season with us! Every guest will receive a Lucy’s Informal Flowers gift certificate for holiday shopping.
December 2 • 2 p.m. • $45 per person • 12 guests / 8 LEFT
NOTE
Reservations are first come first served. Adults only please unless specified. Have your Visa or MasterCard ready. Checks must be received within 7 days of making your reservation. Shortly after making your reservation, you will receive an email confirmation. Host address and directions will be emailed to you 10 days prior to your dinner.
Heart of Hospice Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Your dinner may be tax deductible depending on your tax situation. (Please consult your tax advisor.) We will issue a tax receipt letter to the individual who pays for the reservation.