past events

Chef Paul Carlson (previously Saveur Thyme, located at the Hearth & Vine cafe at Black Star Farms during the summer of 2011) has partnered with Jen and Nic Welty, and  now co-owns and operates the 9 Bean Rows restaurant.

Find us at the historic red firehouse in Suttons Bay, Michigan!





 









The Epicurean Classic!  September 8 - 11, 2011
in Traverse City, MI


Paul Carlson and his crew will be at the Classic on Saturday, September 10, making gourmet, wood-fired pizzas.


The Hearth & Vine will be closed all day Saturday, September 10, so our crew can be a part of the Epicurean Classic being held in Traverse City in the Warehouse District.
The Hearth & Vine is open Friday, September 9th until 9 PM and will be open Sunday, September 11, from 11 until 6 PM.

"By far the single most popular event and indulgent event at the Classic; A grand taste-around featuring guest chefs and cookbook authors, and some of their mouth-watering and delicious creations.  Plus, a curated selection of wines, brews and spirits from around the world. And be sure you save room for a slice of pie and other dessert goodies. And, the Gala is an opportune time to further engage guest chefs and cookbook authors and, your last chance to get your cookbooks signed by these guest authors." 

"The Grand Gala will take place at the Inside Out Gallery in Traverse City's Warehouse District so be sure to reserve your passes as this will sellout given the gallery's lower occupancy rating."




Wild Caught and Close to Home: Selecting and Preparing Great Lakes Whitefish

64 pages, spiral bound, 7.5 x 9.5. Contains 55+ recipes from more than 15 credentialed chefs and whitefish specialists. 2010.

18 chefs from around the Great Lakes, including Paul Carlson and one of his mentor's, Chef Deb Pearce, contributed recipes to Wild Caught and Close to Home: Selecting and Preparing Great Lakes Whitefish. The cookbook also covers the history of whitefish as well as some tips in regards to purchasing and handling whitefish. The article below (left) by Rick Coates, Northern Express Weekly, was published March 21, 2011. The book itself (below, right) can be ordered from the Michigan Sea Grant website.