Created as a marquee addition to Traverse City Food & Wine week, the Old World New World Wine Dinner showcases an exclusive culinary collaboration between Chateau Grand Traverse Executive Chef Keil Moshier and James Beard Award-winning Chef Debbie Gold.
The evening begins with a welcome pour and guided walk through the vineyards, cellar, and barrel room, where guests will taste directly from tank samples while exploring the craftsmanship behind one of America’s pioneering cool-climate wineries. From there, guests descend into the hidden Speakeasy beneath the Inn, an intimate private dining space transformed for a plated multi-course comparative dinner unlike anything else offered during festival week.
Together, Chefs Moshier and Gold have created an internationally inspired menu thoughtfully paired with benchmark European wines and estate-grown Chateau Grand Traverse selections in a side-by-side exploration of terroir, philosophy, and world-class cool-climate winemaking.
Designed to blur the line between fine dining, immersive wine education, and private salon-style conversation, the evening invites guests into direct discussion with both chefs and the winery team throughout the experience.
Limited to just 32 guests, the Old World New World Wine Dinner is the flagship culinary experience of Traverse City Food & Wine week, offering an unforgettable evening for guests seeking the festival’s most intimate and elevated food and wine experience.
Featured Guest Chef Debbie Gold
James Beard Award-winning chef Debbie Gold is celebrated for her innovative yet approachable cuisine. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Gold has led acclaimed kitchens in Kansas City, New York, and Chicago and has appeared on Top Chef Masters. Her collaboration with Executive Chef Keil Moshier brings together two distinct culinary perspectives for an exclusive menu created only for Traverse City Food & Wine.
