Chefs Chris McDonnell
& Brian Hammerschmidt,

Chris McD’s
Chris McDonnell has spent the past 21 years working as a chef. He graduated first in his class from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., and opened Chris McD’s in 1991. His partner Brian Hammerschmidt joined him in 1994, and became the restaurant’s executive chef in 2005. Together the team has maintained Chris McD’s tradition for palate-pleasing cuisine. McDonnell’s Wine & Food Festival menu was designed to thrill with its use of contrasting and unexpected flavors.

Chris McD’s

1st Course: Seafood anti-pasta plate
Served with smoked fresh bay scallops, shrimp, mussels and oysters with marinated vegetables and warm lemon basil butter.

2nd Course: Foie Gras Terrine
Served with caramelized Asian pear chutney and fresh watercress

3rd Course: Ravioli with Colorado lamb and currants
Served with a roasted shallot and mint sauce

4th Course: Fresh Alaskan Halibut stuffed with lobster and roasted corn
Served with a potato risotto and a sherry and smoked bacon vinaigrette

5th Course: Gorgonzola Soufflé
Served with honey and caramelized granny smith apples