Mark your calendars for June 24th because you're in for a culinary extravaganza! Join the incredible Chef Micah Klasky from the renowned The Hive as he takes you on a flavor-packed journey like no other.

Get ready to be transported to flavor paradise with Chef Micah's menu inspired by Arkansas' famous High South cuisine. Each dish is a masterpiece, showcasing the region's vibrant culinary heritage with a contemporary twist that will leave you yearning for more.

But wait, there's more! We've partnered with Natural State Distributing, our supporting sponsor of this event, to create a wine pairing extravaganza. Delight in carefully selected wines that perfectly complement Chef Micah's creations, taking your taste buds on a sensational journey of flavors. 

Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience. Join us for a night of culinary magic with Chef Micah Klasky and let your taste buds dance in delight!

Featured Chef -  Chef Micah Klasky was raised in Northeast Arkansas, he discovered his passion for food in his grannie’s kitchen.  He would spend his days watching her cook traditional southern fare. His grandmothers’ southern charm ignited an interest in the kitchen that would stay with him throughout the years. 

At the age of 18 Micah moved to Louisville, KY, where he briefly attended culinary school at Sullivan University.  After his time at Sullivan, he bounced back and forth across the country working in an assortment of kitchens which would eventually bring him back home to his native Arkansas.  Micah took a position at the James Beard nominated Ashley’s at the Capital Hotel where he worked under and alongside a talented team of chefs which included Lee Richardson, Matthew McClure, Tandra Watkins, and Cassidee Dabney. Upon leaving the Capital, he went on to be the executive sous chef for a smaller and more focused property, Maddie's Place, which centered on traditional Cajun and creole cooking in a more casual setting.  Deciding he was ready to refocus his efforts into a more fine-dining atmosphere, Micah reached out to his former teammate Matthew McClure who had since opened The Hive at 21c to much acclaim.  He joined the team in Bentonville, AR as sous chef and quickly worked his way up to chef de cuisine, a position he would hold for the next six years.  Chef Matthew McClure would be nominated for James Beard’s Best Chef South a total of 7 times during Klasky’s 8 years at the restaurant. Micah is a member of the Southern Foodways Alliance and an avid supporter of No Kid Hungry with whom he has organized and executed fundraising events at The Hive since 2015. 

In the fall of 2022, Micah was named Executive Chef of The Hive at 21c in Bentonville, Arkansas where he continues to offer guests a taste of the unique culinary identity of the ‘high south’ cuisine that Arkansas is known for.  He is continuously striving to build upon his vision of cultivating an exemplary experience for guests, maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment for his staff, and creating unique and sustainable dishes for The Hive.

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, JUNE 24, 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!