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This summer, Chef de Cuisine Alan Darr invites you to experience a different kind of dinner at McWethy's Tavern. One built around food, conversation, and the joy of gathering together.

Inspired by a fusion of flavors from Spain and the American South, "A Dinner with Chef: La Mesa del Sur" is a dining experience designed to be shared. Guests will find seating around farm tables in the courtyard where courses arrive gradually, glasses stay full, and the evening unfolds at its own pace. 

THE PLAN

More than a dinner, this series is about the feeling created when great food, good company, and warm summer air come together naturally. The kind of evening where strangers become friends, conversations linger, and every seat at the table feels like it belongs.

Each menu in the "A Dinner with Chef, Al Fresco" series will reflect Chef Alan’s inspiration from places and moments where people slow down, pass plates, pour another drink, and simply enjoy being together.

THE MENU

FIRST COURSE: PIMENTO CHEESE CROQUETTES  piquillo pepper jelly vinaigrette, candied Three Sisters Garden pecans

SECOMD COURSE: GREEN TOMATO GAZPACHO  with olive oil cornbread

THIRD COURSE VALENCIA JAMBALAYA  Anson Mills Carolina Gold saffron rice, Spanish chorizo, red Argentine shrimp

FOURTH COURSE BANANA CREME OLIVE OIL CAKE  sherry cream cheese frosting, toasted sliced almonds

THE DRINKS

Spanish wines and sangrias flow throughout the evening, thoughtfully paired with each course as the evening air sets the perfect backdrop.

YOUR TICKET

General Admission (21+): $95.00 per person

Your ticket includes a thoughtfully curated multi-course communal dining experience with drink pairings designed to complement each course throughout the evening.

Find a drink you love?! Bottles will be available for purchase at the event.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Please note: This is a communal-style seated event with open seating.

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT and seats are extremely limited for this exclusive night of food & drinks. Purchase your ticket today so you don't miss out!

*21 & Over, valid ID required upon entry to the event

This dinner is designed as a shared experience. Every guest will receive the same thoughtfully crafted menu from Chef Alan. Out of respect for the integrity of the dinner and your fellow guests, we are unable to offer substitutions or modifications. Please take this into consideration before purchasing your tickets.

For additional information or questions, please call (815) 254-7001.

*No Refunds.