MONROE - From classic fairy tales to Hollywood blockbusters, the "rule of three" principle suggests that things in threes are more satisfying than any other number of things. The principle is certain to hold true when a trio of chefs prepare Monroe Arts Center's "A Taste of Spring" dinner event May 1 at Ludlow Mansion-Peppercorn Banquet Room, 1417 Mansion Drive in Monroe.
Roland Furst, Mike Nevil and Kurt Kline, all of the New Glarus Hotel, are teaming up to host a culinary tour of Switzerland. Furst, a Swiss-trained chef and native of Rothenthurm in central Switzerland, is taking the lead for the evening and will prepare the main course. Nevil, a New Glarus native who honed his cooking skills at a ski resort in Unterwasser, Switzerland, will present the salad. Kline will create the dessert finale. Dinner will be served with a series of fine wines chosen to complement each of the five courses.
Switzerland is a country that borrows cuisine, regionally, from neighboring France, Germany, and Italy. The menu will feature tastes reflective of those three regions, leading one to recognize Switzerland as the original "melting pot" - perfect for a country with cheese fondue as its iconic national dish. Furst and Nevil plan to dazzle those attending with a classic yet perhaps more unexpected appetizer of Swiss-French origin.
The fundraiser also includes a silent auction and live auction, with Freeport, Illinois auctioneer Doug Munda back to lead the high-spirited bidding. Live music for the evening will be provided by The Nick Moran/Paul Hastil Duo from Madison.
Individual tickets are $85 and tables of eight are $550. Reservations are due by April 25 and can be made by calling 608-325-5700. Visit monroeartscenter.com for additional information.
Roland Furst, Mike Nevil and Kurt Kline, all of the New Glarus Hotel, are teaming up to host a culinary tour of Switzerland. Furst, a Swiss-trained chef and native of Rothenthurm in central Switzerland, is taking the lead for the evening and will prepare the main course. Nevil, a New Glarus native who honed his cooking skills at a ski resort in Unterwasser, Switzerland, will present the salad. Kline will create the dessert finale. Dinner will be served with a series of fine wines chosen to complement each of the five courses.
Switzerland is a country that borrows cuisine, regionally, from neighboring France, Germany, and Italy. The menu will feature tastes reflective of those three regions, leading one to recognize Switzerland as the original "melting pot" - perfect for a country with cheese fondue as its iconic national dish. Furst and Nevil plan to dazzle those attending with a classic yet perhaps more unexpected appetizer of Swiss-French origin.
The fundraiser also includes a silent auction and live auction, with Freeport, Illinois auctioneer Doug Munda back to lead the high-spirited bidding. Live music for the evening will be provided by The Nick Moran/Paul Hastil Duo from Madison.
Individual tickets are $85 and tables of eight are $550. Reservations are due by April 25 and can be made by calling 608-325-5700. Visit monroeartscenter.com for additional information.