CMC Culinary Dinner at Keystone Ranch 

Friday, March 28, 2025, at Keystone Ranch, 1437 County Road 150 in Keystone.

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CMC Culinary Dinner at Keystone Ranch

COCKTAIL HOUR MENU

Korean BBQ Braised Pork Belly, Smoked Cheddar Grits and Kimchi

Beverage Pairing
Angry James Bavarian Blonde & Baltic Porter


Fried Plantains Stuffed with
Muenster Cheese, and Ajillo Sauce

Beverage Pairing
Liquid Chef Billie Keithley
Breckenridge Distillery Port Cask Finish coconut Old Fashioned


Ahi Tuna Tartar, Chili Garlic Tamari, Avocado Cream, Seaweed Salad, and Crispy Wontons

Beverage Pairing
Outer Range Brewing - Yama Japanese Rice Lager


Savory Macaroon with Hare Rillette, and Orange and Beet Marmalade

Beverage Pairing
Broken Compass - Blood Orange IPA


Cured and Smoked Sea Scallop, Granny Smith, Pepita Salsa, Lemon Jam, and Watercress

Beverage Pairing
Liquid Chef Billie Keithley
Breckenridge Distillery Gin, strawberry, citrus stock, Fever Tree Sicilian Sparkling, Sakura, Murray River sea salt


Variety of Cured Meats, Salumi and Artisanal Cheeses, Medley of Olives, Hummus, Pickled Vegetables, and Crackers

DINNER MENU

– prepared by CMC student chefs –

Salad Course

Mountain Mixed Greens Salad
Mixed Greens • Honey-Dijon Lemon Vinaigrette Frosted Pine Nuts • Orange Supreme • Garlic ‘Chips’ • Bavarian Apple Blossom Cheese
- J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay Pairing -

First

Ricotta Tortellini
Spring Legumes • Pancetta • Pecorino
- J. Lohr Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir Pairing -


Main

Bison & Beef Duo

Braised Bison Short Rib
Red wine Braising Reduction • Rosemary & Thyme Potato Pave • Glazed Baby Carrots with Brown Butter • Hot Honey • Herb Crème Fraiche •  Pistachio Crumble

Seared A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef
Maple-Shallot Gastrique • Flash-Fried Rosemary
- J. Lohr Pure Paso Proprietary Red Pairing -


Dessert

Trio of Flourless Chocolate Cake
Orange & Chocolate • Raspberry & Chocolate Amaretto & White Chocolate Macerated Berries in Grand Marnier
- Coffee Available –

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Theobald Family Logo

Marge & Jerry Gavenda

Julie and Larry Cope
Leanne and Tom Kelly
Mary Caroline and Tod Hunt
Jamey Delaplane and Mark O’Donnell

Judy Campbell and Bob Pilberg
Joyce and Allyn Mosher
Sue and Howard Carver

Cocktails by:

Liquid Chef Billie Keithley

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CMC CULINARY PROGRAM

Private culinary dinner at CMC (3 available)

  • A private culinary dinner and beverage pairings at CMC for up to 8 guests.
  • $2,500 which helps fund CMC's Culinary Program!
  • This package does not include tickets to the culinary dinner and date selection for private dinner is subject to availability.

Purchase Private Culinary Dinner

Make a donation

  • I am unable to attend but want to support CMC's culinary program.
  • Follow the link below and select other from the "I'd like my donation to go towards" drop-down menu. Then enter culinary program in the "Gift Notes/Tribute Info" section.

Donate to the CMC Culinary Program

For more information, contact
Stephanie Beste, Regional Development Officer
970-989-1308    sbeste@coloradomtn.edu