Cincinnati Magazine presents Savor Dinner Series

Tuesday, April 1–Friday, April 4

6–9:30 p.m.

The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby, 700 Walnut St., Cincinnati

Thanks for Joining Us at Spring Savor 2025!

Thanks for Joining Us at Spring Savor 2025!

Your Ticket Includes:

  • A five-course dining experience with thoughtfully selected wine pairings included
  • An all-inclusive Cocktail Hour with hors d'oeuvres
  • Live chef demos
  • A signature swag bag

Tuesday Menu: Italian Night

Executive Chef Brad Bernstein of Carlo & Johnny by Jeff Ruby with Executive Chef Anthony Sitek of Rosie’s Italian

First Course
Antipasti
Cured Meats, Spring Vegetables, Grilled Bread, Pistachio

Second Course
Ramp Lumachi Aglio Olio
Calamari, Pine Nuts

Third Course
Pork Belly
Roasted Radicchio, Endive, Currant

Fourth Course
Lamb Ragu
Polenta, Braised Walnut & Golden Raisin Pesto

Fifth Course
Panna Cotta
Amaretto, Almond

Wednesday Menu: Classic Night

Executive Chef Donny Hatton of The Precinct by Jeff Ruby with Executive Chef Michael Kelly of Coppin’s at Hotel Covington

Parker House Rolls with Cultured Butter

First Course
English Pea and Ricotta Tart
Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Second Course
Lobster Bisque
Lobster Dumpling, Citrus, Oyster Crackers

Third Course
Seared Lamb Loin
Fennel Sausage, Fava Bean, Mint and
Morel Jus

Fourth Course
Beef Wellington
Charred Asparagus, Sauce Bordelaise

Fifth Course
Lemon And Olive Oil Cake
Mascarpone, Blueberry Thyme

Thursday Menu: Modern Night

Executive Chef Dylan Jones of Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse with Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown of The Aperture

First Course
Ora King Gravlax
Crème Fraiche, Snap Peas, Pickled Beets, Mint

Second Course
Duck Confit Croquettes
Parsnip Puree, Cherry Gastrique, Crispy Speck

Third Course
Gnocchi Sardi, Spring Pistou, Blue Crab

Fourth Course
Sous Vide Lamb Neck
Morel Mushroom, Crispy Polenta, Ramp Oil

Fifth Course
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake 
Cardamom Ice Cream

Friday Menu: Grand Savor

Jeff Ruby Executive Culinary Team: Eric Clark, Creative Culinary Manager; Phil Cronin, Regional Chef; Luke Anzano, Executive Chef, Jeff Ruby’s Catering & Events; Travis Maier, Catering Director

Specialty signature cocktail provided by renowned mixologist Molly Wellmann

First Course
King Crab Tempura
Ponzu, Pickled Chile, Spring Herbs

Second Course
Miso Glazed Sea Bass
Wilted Spinach, Lobster Sauce

Third Course
Freedom Run Lamb
Marinated Spring Vegetables, Lime, Peanut, Mint

Fourth Course
King River Wagyu Strip Steak
Black Garlic, Crispy Potato

Fifth Course
Cherry Blossom Cake
Plum, Cherry Jam, Sake Creme

Thanks for Joining Us at Savor Chef's Table Spring 2024

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