Gracious Gourmand, Launch

The Launch of Gracious Gourmand on Friday August 28th was a huge success! Tucked in the cozy, candle-lit Second Stop Cafe, 30 foodies gathered to dine on the meticulous, visually stunning and delicious creations of Chef Lagusta Yearwood, featuring produce from Taliaferro Farms and Second Wind CSA . Our sponsor was Kanon Organic Vodka, and we created some delicious, freshly-juiced watermelon-mint and apple-beet libations.

Take a look at some of the highlights from our opening night below, and make sure to get tickets to our next dinner – they’ll go fast.

Lagusta Yearwood is a chef and chocolatier in New Paltz, New York. Since 2003 she has run a  gourmet meal delivery service bringing fresh, seasonal, handmade meals to busy New Yorkers on a weekly basis. In addition, she sells three lines of vegan, organic, and fair-trade chocolates at her website at lagustasluscious.com.


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  • http://foodtrainers.blogspot.com Lauren Slayton

    I have heard about Lagusta, this event sounds fantastic (love the menu). I would love to hear more about these dinners. I would consider myself not weak of palate :)

  • http://www.logansquarekitchen.com Zina Murray

    Congratulations on your opening! I can’t wait to visit the next time I’m in town. What a wonderfully thoughtful business! If you ever need a sustainable facility in Chicago, our door is open at Logan Square Kitchen.

  • http://theurbanhousewife.com Melisser

    This looks incredible! I hope to dine at one of these events in the future.