Liberty & Legacy: An All-American Dinner Series

Event Information

Liberty & Legacy: An All-American Dinner Series 
Saturday, May 23, 2026

At Epicurean Hotel, great stories are often told around the table. Join us in the Epicurean Theatre for an evening that celebrates 250 years of American service through food, wine, and shared tradition. As part of the Liberty & Legacy dinner series in partnership with Sub-Zero Group, the experience also supports Hire Heroes USA, a national nonprofit that helps veterans and military spouses transition into meaningful civilian careers.

Executive Chef Jon Atanacio will lead the evening alongside Sub-Zero corporate chefs, presenting a multi-course tasting experience inspired by the evolution of the American table. The menu reflects the same values of discipline, teamwork, and craftsmanship shared by both the military and professional kitchens.

Each course will be prepared just steps from your seat in the Epicurean Theatre, where guests can watch the techniques unfold, smell the aromas build, and experience the craft behind every dish.  

Parting Gift

Each guest will receive a Kai Personal Folding Steak Knife to take home. Beautifully crafted and designed for both form and function, this folding knife features a razor-sharp 16° edge that cuts cleanly, helping preserve the natural juices and flavor of each bite. The knife folds into a compact silhouette and includes a leather sheath, making it easy to carry and ready for any meal, whether at home or on the go. A lasting reminder of the evening’s craftsmanship and attention to detail. 

MENU

Welcome Cocktail / Wine  

Horse Soldier Old Fashioned | Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 

Amuse-Bouche – 1776, A Nation Emerges 
Conch Fritter 
smoked Old Bay aioli

The Nation’s Breadbasket 
Cast Iron Cornbread 
jalapeño, pepperjack, honey

Foundations of a Republic (1776–1800) 
Lost Coast Oysters 
green apple mignonette, black pepper 
Orin Swift Blanc Slate Sauvignon Blanc

Forged on the Frontier (1800–1865) 
Versaggi Key West Pink Shrimp 
grits, tasso, poached egg 
Pahlmeyer Chardonnay

A Nation of Many Tables (1880–1920) 
Blackened Sheepshead 
sweet potato succotash, barbecue coulis 
The Language of Yes Syrah

The American Dream (1950–1970) 
Smoked Alligator Sausage 
collard greens, black-eyed peas, pickled okra 
Jayson by Pahlmeyer Red Blend

The American Table, Reimagined (2026) 
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie 
vanilla ice cream 
Rombauer Pinot Noir

About Liberty & Legacy: An All-American Dinner Series

Liberty & Legacy: An All-American Dinner Series is a four-city culinary collaboration between Mainsail Lodging & Development and Sub-Zero Group celebrating 250 years of American service. Hosted at select Mainsail properties, each dinner brings together chefs, industry partners, and community leaders for an evening of food, storytelling, and shared purpose. Proceeds from the series benefit Hire Heroes USA, supporting veterans and military spouses as they transition into meaningful civilian careers.

About Hire Heroes USA

Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization that empowers U.S. service members, veterans, and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Through individualized career coaching, professionally written resumes, mentoring, workshops, a job board, and career fairs, we support thousands of job-seeking veterans and military spouses each year – at no cost to them. Since our founding more than 20 years ago, over 115,000 clients have secured meaningful employment through Hire Heroes USA services. Funded exclusively through public donations and federal and private grants, we remain committed to delivering high-impact, free career services to veterans and military spouses. Hire Heroes USA prioritizes transparency and accountability, earning a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, visit hireheroesusa.org.

About Sub-Zero Group, Inc.

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned company and the industry-leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliance brands Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Sub-Zero Group has set a higher standard for design excellence, technological advancement, and performance for more than 80 years. The company’s iconic brands are trusted in the world’s most luxurious homes. Sub-Zero