Get ready to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure at our upcoming Kitchen Table Dinner on Saturday, July 22nd, starring the one and only Chef Bill Lyle, the mastermind behind the mouthwatering dishes at Tulsa's renowned Summit restaurant. Brace yourself for a remarkable evening celebrating the wonders of MODERN INDIAN cuisine! 

Picture this: a vibrant array of flavors, carefully crafted by Chef Lyle, using an abundance of hand-picked produce straight from the bountiful Apple Seeds' garden. Get ready to savor the freshness of aji dulce peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, hot peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and mint - all meticulously selected to elevate your dining experience.  As Chef Lyle dazzles your palate with his exceptional skills and creative twists on traditional Indian cuisine, you'll be transported to a world of flavors you never knew existed. 

So, whether you're a seasoned fan of Indian cuisine or a curious newcomer, this is an event not to be missed.  Secure your tickets now, and prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of culinary delights that will tantalize your senses and ignite your passion for adventurous dining. Trust us, you won't want to miss this extraordinary affair!

Featured Chef —  William Lyle is a New Hampshire native but gained his experience as a chef over the past two decades in the Northwest Arkansas metro.  Upon graduation from the University of Arkansas with a Business Management degree, he accepted the Executive Chef position at Ella’s Restaurant located in the Inn at Carnall Hall.  Chef Lyle worked closely with the U of A Hospitality Department and opened his kitchen up for training and internships.  He also taught hospitality courses during the summer at ASU Beebe and fulfilled his civic duty as a commissioner on the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission. 

Chef Lyle headed north to Bentonville, Arkansas in 2013 to take on the responsibility of Executive Chef at the newly opened Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.  He spent the following four years working with the Crystal Bridges curation team to align his menus with the museum’s permanent and temporary collections.  In 2017, he accepted the Executive Chef position at Tulsa’s downtown private dinner club, the Summit.  He leads three restaurants atop the Bank of America Building and has overseen the $8 million, full renovation of all three floors and kitchens over the past two years. 

About the Kitchen Table Dinner Series —  Born out of a desire to build a community around great food, Apple Seeds' Kitchen Table Dinner series is designed to recreate the feeling of gathering around a dear friend's table.  These dinners aim to bridge the gap often felt between the chef and diners in a typical dining environment, thereby creating a deeper connection to the food on the plate.  Through intentional procurement of local, seasonal ingredients, the transparent preparation of the meal, and storytelling by the chef, each plate is transformed from food into an unforgettable dining experience.

Event Details:

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 

6-7 PM

Cocktail hour: Enjoy watching meal preparations or mingle in the garden.

7-8:30 PM

Multi-course dinner: Your chef will create a fresh meal with elements from the garden.  Enjoy the food, farm & company.

The dinner takes place in the Apple Seeds Teaching Kitchen on the Teaching Farm. 

Seating for this event will be located outside.  These dinners are rain or shine.  All Kitchen Table Dinner series events are fundraisers with limited seating; we cannot offer refunds for tickets purchased.

Your participation in Apple Seeds' events supports our mission to inspire healthy living through garden-based education for students around Northwest Arkansas and beyond!