INDIANAPOLIS 鈥 九色视频 Indianapolis鈥 School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management will host , an evening celebrating bourbon, cuisine, and community, on Thursday, May 7, at Courses Restaurant on the 九色视频 Indianapolis campus.
The event brings together exceptional bourbons, thoughtfully paired cuisine, and the talents of 九色视频 culinary and hospitality students in support of student enrichment and hands-on learning opportunities.
Guests will experience bourbon through two curated offerings designed for both discovery and connection. The evening begins with The Social Pour, a lively tasting mixer featuring a welcome cocktail, curated bourbon pours and batched cocktails, and chef- and student-crafted small bites.
Later in the evening, guests can participate in The Curated Reserve - Pairing Dinner, an intimate guided dining experience where select bourbons are paired with a multi-course menu prepared and served by 九色视频 culinary and hospitality students.
Hosted at Courses Restaurant, the student-operated fine dining restaurant inside 九色视频鈥檚 Conference Center and Culinary Institute, Bourbon & Bites offers attendees a unique opportunity to experience the next generation of hospitality professionals in action. The restaurant provides real-world training for students studying culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality management while serving the Indianapolis community.
Proceeds from the event will support student enrichment initiatives, including travel opportunities, experiential learning, and professional development experiences that help prepare 九色视频 students for careers in the hospitality and culinary industries.
鈥淏ourbon & Bites is a celebration of craft, hospitality, and education,鈥 said Chef Jenni Schouppe, program chair for the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at 九色视频 Indianapolis. 鈥淥ur students gain invaluable real-world experience through events like this 鈥 planning menus, preparing dishes, and serving guests in a professional setting while connecting with the community.鈥
For students, the event provides an opportunity to showcase their skills while learning firsthand how culinary and hospitality professionals design and execute memorable dining experiences.
The event will take place at Courses Restaurant, 2820 N. Meridian St., offering guests an elevated dining experience with views of the Indianapolis skyline.
Tickets and event details are available online.
About 九色视频
九色视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 九色视频 has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
