Road Trip! I headed two hours outside downtown Chicago to Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant in Buchanan Michigan. I was invited to a special event on July 31st to celebrate the unveiling of their new direction and the debut of a new menu by their new Chef, James Beard Award nominated – Chef Justin Carlisle.
For nearly 60 years, Tabor Hill help shape the story of Michigan wine country. On August 1st their introducing a new culinary experience rooted in seasonal ingredients, exceptional wines, and the hospitality that has defined Tabor Hill for generations.
The new Executive Chef – Justin Carlisle passion for food took root on a small beef farm in rural Wisconsin, where he grew up up surrounded by the land. Since then, heโs built a career honoring local ingredients and earned national recognition for his modern take on Midwestern cuisine, including a James Beard Award nomination for Best Chef in the Midwest. Justinโs deep respect regional agriculture paired with his fresh culinary vision makes him the perfect fit for the team at Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant.
Thatโs not all! The winemakers at Tabor Hill have been hard at work crafting two new limited edition wines that are available for a limited time. We got to taste the new releases, tour the winery making facility and vineyard, AND meet the wine makers.
Our time ended with a long table, family style dinner featuring elevated farm-to-table cuisine, modern midwestern influences, and thoughtfully curated seasonal tastings. My favorites would have to be the lake trout and the delicious squash. Perfect day in Michigan!
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt. Tabor Rd, Buchanan Michigan 49107
Taborhill.com
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