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    JOIN JFS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

    EAT WELL. DO GOOD.
    Join us for a one-of-a-kind night where bold flavors and big impact come together. You'll hear the inspiring story behind the Nourish Pantry & Shalom Kitchen and how it's changing lives around Washtenw County. Spend time with the chef behind the menu and hear his journey of culinary success. Come mix, mingle, and experience firsthand how you can help fuel this mission and many an impact on your own community.  

    ABOUT CHEF JORDAN BALDUF
    Chef Jordan Balduf is the owner of Side Biscuit restaurant in Ann Arbor, MI with Buffalo, NY roots. He brings his hometown comfort foods to hungry students and families alike in Burns Park near the Umich athletic complexes. Chef Balduf has been a part of the Ann Arbor Chef scene for 15 years working at many Zingerman's businesses as well as Spencer restaurant. He also comes with Michelin starred experience at Pok Pok NY, and worked under top chef masters! Authentic chicken wings and creative weekly biscuits barely scratch the surface of the amazing food coming out of his kitchen.

    Be out on the lookout for their  WestSideBiscuit food trailer opening soon!

    Join Side Biscuit at Gameday Michigan for their inaugural all inclusive tailgate experience right next the the Big House this fall!

    ABOUT DINNER WITH THE CHEF
    Dinner with the Chef is a unique dining experience in support of JFS' Nourish Specialty Food Pantry and Shalom Commercial Kitchen. Dinner with the Chef is an intimate evening spent with a local chef in JFS' newly transformed Kitchen and Pantry. Enjoy a curated menu created in our brand-new state-of-the-art kitchen, while learning about the meaningful and ever-expanding services Nourish provides to our local community and beyond. Nourish Nutrition Services is comprised of a Specialty Food Pantry serving Washtenaw County, Meals on Wheels delivery service, and Congregate Meals for older adults. Nourish has also recently expanded its services to include Medically Tailored Meals for pregnant women experiencing gestational diabetes.
    Visit our Nourish Nutrition Services website to learn more. www.jfsannarbor.org/nourish

    MENU
    APPETIZER
    Biscuit Bar 
    Southern Buttermilk laminated biscuits served with a trio of compound butters

    FIRST COURSE
    Miso Cucumber Salad
    Local Prohaska Farms burbles cucumbers, shirt miso vinaigrette, pickled jalapeños, nori, sesame, chili thread, fried shallot, scallion

    SECOND COURSE
    Chicken Wings 3 Ways
    OG Buffalo, Fish Sauce Caramel, & Gucci Gang, served with assorted local veg pickles, kimchi, and blue cheese
    Local Oven Roasted Miso Butter and Sesame Potatoes 

    DESSERT
    Cold Comfort Ice Cream Sandwich
    Local brown butter chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream

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In Support of Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is a private non-profit social services agency community founded in 1993. Originally established by the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County to assist the growing number of refugee families in Ann Arbor from the former Soviet Republics, JFS has since grown into an organization providing programs and services ranging from older adult caregiving to resettlement and career services and more.