A Four-Course Culinary Experience | Limited to 18 Guests | Tickets: $80pp
Join us at Plank Road Tap Room for a special evening of food, conversation, and culinary creativity as we host our first-ever Small Format Chef’s Dinner, featuring Chef Mario Scordato of Pasta Bar.
Designed to be intimate and personal, this exclusive dining experience brings together just 18 guests for a thoughtfully curated, four-course seated dinner with full table service. Each course showcases a creative combination of flavors, seasonal ingredients, and the craftsmanship of fresh pasta, prepared for an unforgettable evening around the table.
The Evening
6:00 PM — Cocktail Hour & Meet the Chef
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Arrive early, enjoy a cocktail, mingle with fellow guests, and chat with Chef Mario as he prepares the evening’s first courses.
7:00 PM — Four-Course Dinner
Dinner begins promptly at 7:00 PM. Settle in for a guided culinary experience featuring four distinctive courses, each designed to bring together thoughtful ingredients and inspired flavors.
The Four-Course Menu
Course One | Maki Roll
Torched salmon, miso-mustard sauce, fresh apple, and green onion.
A fresh, vibrant opening course that balances rich salmon with bright apple and savory miso-mustard.
Course Two | “Ramen”
The Pasta Bar’s fresh noodles, chicken bone broth, delicate squash, Swiss chard, and a yuzu-kosho chicken skewer.
A comforting, seasonal take on ramen, featuring house-made noodles, a rich broth, and a flavorful chicken skewer.
Course Three | “Stir-Fry”
The Pasta Bar’s fresh buckwheat noodles, marinated pork tenderloin, assorted vegetables, a mildly spicy stir-fry sauce, Asian pear, and cilantro.
A satisfying, savory course with tender pork, fresh vegetables, and buckwheat noodles, balanced by the sweetness of Asian pear and a gentle kick of spice.
Course Four | Sweets
Ginger panna cotta, honeyed pears, and almond cookies.
A delicate, lightly spiced finish pairing silky panna cotta with sweet pears and crisp almond cookies.
An Evening Worth Gathering For
With only 18 seats available, this dinner is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere and personal connection between guests and chef.
Whether you're a devoted foodie, a fresh-pasta enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates a thoughtfully prepared meal shared around the table, this is an evening you won't want to miss.
Beverage Pairings: Recommended wine and beer pairings will be available on the menu to complement each course. All beverages are available for purchase separately and are not included in the dinner ticket price.
Interested in attending?
Email breanne@plankroadtaproom.com to be added to the early-access list for ticket information before public release.
Seating is limited to 18 guests. Dinner service begins promptly at 7:00 PM.
Menu items and ingredients are subject to change based on availability.

