taste Hosting Fundraiser for the Times Union Hope Fund

On August 14, join taste and the Times Union Hope Fund for a special 'Cinema Under the Stars' fundraising event. Seating for dinner and cocktails begins at 5 p.m. The 1996 film “Big Night” will be screened on our rear terrace around 8 p.m. Former Times Union food editor and dining critic Ruth Fantasia and Times Union Table Hopping Blogger Steve Barnes will be guest bartenders.

When: August 14
Seating: 5 p.m.
Movie: 8 p.m.
Cost: $30/pp, $5 for movie ticket
(does not include tax and gratuity)

The menu for the evening is as follows:

Course 1

Summer Squash Fritters

Sweet & Sour

Seafood Gazpacho - GF

Micro Arugula

Roasted Pear & Crumbled Blue Cheese Salad - GF

Spiced Almonds, Grilled Apple Vinaigrette

Course 2

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna - GF

Sticky Rice, Wasabi Puree

Jerk Marinated Chicken Breast GF

Roasted Garlic Whipped Gold Potatoes,

Fig & Apple Chutney

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Warm Garden Herb Vinaigrette

Course 3

Peach Crisp, Sugar Oats

Flourless Chocolate Cake - GF

Fresh Summer Berry Crumble

Granola Cake Crust

GF – Gluten Free

To make reservations call taste at (518) 694-3322 or go online.