Epicurean Classic

Don’t miss delicious treats like these during the Epicurean Classic’s Gala Dinner at the Hagerty Center in nearby Traverse City on September 13. Check out www.epicureanclassic.com for more information.
Photo by Andy McFarlane/Absolute Michigan
Here’s an Epicurean morsel from our archives:
Local co-founders Mark Dressler and Matt Sutherland, both of whom work in publishing, “realized with our connections in the industry, being on a first-name basis with people, we could draw in top talent,” says Sutherland. And top talent they’ve drawn. Of all the delectable dishes featured the past three years, Sutherland remembers most a whole quail drizzled with 40-year-old balsamic vinegar, courtesy of Mario Batali, a food star, restaurant owner and TV personality.