Enjoy 5 perfectly paired courses with wine selections by Kasey Wierzba March 4
February 16, 2026 — Recent James Beard Award finalists for Best Chef- Great Lakes Region, Jennifer Blakeslee and Eric Patterson, own and operate the carefully attended 25 seats, available at Traverse City’s beloved The Cook’s House restaurant. Known for its new American, farm-to-fork cuisine and dedication to local food and culture, the restaurant is a perfect pairing to host Suttons Bay-based sustainable winery Shady Lane Cellars for a one-night winter wine dinner.
“We had a delightful time planning this menu. From locally farmed shrimp, to a root vegetable Pinot Gris pairing. I anticipate charmed taste buds, engaging conversation and lots of laughter!” shared Kasey Wierzba, general manager and executive winemaker at Shady Lane Cellars.
On March 4, Wierzba will unveil five carefully-curated wine selections paired with five seasonal courses. Courtesy of Blakeslee and Patterson.
“Kasey is an amazing wine maker, so her wines are a perfect pairing for our food,” said Patterson.
WHEN
6-9 p.m. March 4, 2026
WHERE
The Cooks’ House, 115 Wellington Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
COST
$146, tickets are limited https://mynorthtickets.com/events/shady-lane-vineyard-3-11-2026
About Shady Lane Cellars
Shady Lane Cellars produces one of the largest percentages of estate-grown, sustainably-made wine in its region. Offering hilltop views of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan, the winery and its staff create a comfortable approach to wine. The winery was founded in 1999. Since 2017 all Shady Lane Cellars wines are 100 percent estate-grown. In 2020, Shady Lane Cellars’ vineyard earned Sustainability in Practice – or SIP Certified – status.
