At the Table
A fundraiser featuring some of the city’s greatest culinary minds, foodies, benefactors and wine lovers also showcased a hidden gem: the Tisdel Showroom, The official Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove showroom in the Kenwood Collection while drawing attention to fighting food insecurity in the Cincinnati area.
Photos: Tasha Pinelo
Surrounded by high-end appliances in a vast, decorator-inspired showroom, Tisdel and its partners curated a memorable evening, called “An Evening of Culinary Discovery” to benefit LaSoupe, the local nonprofit which rescues perishables from farms, grocers and wholesalers and transforms into healthy meals.
In addition to raising funds for LaSoupe, the evening also brought together restaurant partners, wines from Hart and Cru, flowers by Marti Heard and Curated by Amy Tobin & Co.
“All of us at Tisdel Distributing were so happy to share our beautiful showroom as we showcased the depth and breadth of culinary talent in our community, said Courtney Black, President, Tisdel Distributing. “The food and wine tasted even sweeter knowing that we all came together to help fight food insecurity by supporting La Soupe.
More than a hundred patrons were treated to a one-of-a-kind experience that began the moment they walked in the door. Handcrafted cocktails as beautiful as the showroom itself welcomed patrons, who found their table assignments behind pastel-painted doors.
After a cocktail hour to explore the showroom, diners were then seated for a seven-course dinner. Chefs from Parisian Pantry, Sebastian Bakehouse, Colette, LaSoupe, Wildweed, Coppin’s at Hotel Covington and The Rhined prepared offerings that were expertly paired with a selection of wines from Kevin Hart of Hart and Cru, who visited every table to explain his thought process and tell some of the stories behind the wines.
The event was the first of its scope for Tisdel, which raised more than $8,200 for LaSoupe. Tisdel plans to make the fundraiser an annual event, while continuing its ongoing relationship supporting LaSoupe and its mission to fight food insecurity in the community with more events throughout the year. “Stay tuned,” said Black. “There's much more to come!”
Tisdel Showroom is located in The Kenwood Collection, 5901 E Galbraith Rd Level R2, www.sub-zero-and-wolf-showroom-cincinnati-by-tisdel.