Conference Dinner

We encourage all conference participants to join us for a delicious conference dinner at Big Grove Tavern on Sunday, May 22 at 7:00 PM (corrected on 5/19) following the film screening/QA at the Art Theater, which is directly across from the Big Grove Tavern in downtown Champaign.

Big Grove Tavern features the “very best in fresh Farm-to-Table New American Cuisine.” The chefs will be preparing a special $38 buffet menu for NIME5 attendees featuring the dishes below (wine and non-alcoholic beverages are included):

Main Buffet

Mixed Greens Salad
Mixed Green Salad, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Toasted Pecans  (GF*, V*, Vegan)

Vegetable Farro
Mushroom, Kale, Caramelized Onion   (Low Gluten, V, Vegan)

Roasted Pork Loin
Grilled Apples, Sherry Reduction (GF)

Mac N Cheese (V)

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (GF, V, Vegan)

Dessert Buffet

Gooey Butter Cake Bites
Gooey Butter Cake, Lemon Curd, Blueberries (V)

Devil’s Food Cake
Toasted Marshmallow Sauce (V)

Salted Chocolate Ganache Tart
Bittersweet Chocolate, Sea Salt (V)

Lemon Meringue Tart
Lemon Curd, Toasted Marshmallow (V)

Coconut Cream Tart
Coconut Pastry Cream, Toasted Coconut (V)

V = Vegetarian
GF = Gluten Free