Guest Chef Night with Chef Brian Clevenger of General Harvest Restaurant Group

Please join us as we welcome Chef Brian Clevenger of General Harvest Restaurant Group for a special evening as we celebrate our students, build community and enjoy an incredible meal. Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteers. All revenue and donations from Guest Chef Night support FareStart’s job training programs.

A photo of Chef Brian Clevenger with one hand on his hip and the other hand resting on a counter wearing a grey apron.Brian Clevenger is the Executive Chef and owner of the award winning General Harvest Restaurant Group. General Harvest is based in the Pacific Northwest and includes Vendemmia, Raccolto, Eldr, Haerfest, G.H. Pasta & Pizza, Autumn and East Anchor Seafood market. Growing up in the coastal town of Anacortes, Washington, Chef Brian’s appreciation for local seafood and produce came early. This certainly shows in his approach to achieving refined simplicity in both food and service.

Brian received an A.A. in Culinary Arts and his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management. Prior to establishing his company and many successful restaurant spaces, he worked and learned in a Two Michelin Star restaurant in France, the James Beard Award-winning Delfina in San Francisco, and as Chef at two Ethan Stowell Restaurants: Staple & Fancy Mercantile and Tavolata. Brian and his restaurants have been featured in publications locally and across the country and have won accolades from media and guests alike including a number of “Best Restaurant” nods and “Seattle’s Best Chef”.

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Event Details

Date: May 15, 2025 Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: FareStart Restaurant, 700 Virginia Street Cost: $55 (This event is sold out.)

Menu:

First Course (for the table): Gem Lettuce; Arancini; Grilled Asparagus

Green goddess, pickled shallot, bread crumb; Sottocenere, fried sage; lemon, aioli, parmesan

Main: New York Steak

Spring onion, confit potatoes

Third Course: Chocolate Tart

Whipped cream, berry compote

Vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request.

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