James Beard Benefit Events at High West

Intimate dinner and cocktail events will support Open for Good campaign

April 8-9, 2022

The James Beard Foundation selects High West to host two Friends of James Beard Benefit events to support their Open for Good campaign. On Friday, April 9, High West will partner with Louisville-based Copper & Kings, an American brandy distillery influenced by whiskey and music for “A Taste of Kentucky in the West,” a dinner of crafted cocktails, straight pours and inventive cuisine. On Saturday, April 9, High West will host “The Art of Craft,” a special evening featuring finely crafted food, exclusive spirits from the vault, and handcrafted tableside cocktails. The evening will be led by High West Executive Chef Michael Showers, Master Distiller Brendan Coyle, and Beverage Manager Holly Booth.

Funds raised for these Friends of James Beard Benefit events will directly support the James Beard Foundation’s Open for Good program. The campaign aims to help independent restaurants survive the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, rebuild better, and thrive for the long term. Through critical resources, advocacy, and emergency and investment grants, Open for Good aims to help restaurants come back stronger, more equitable, more sustainable, and more resilient.

A Taste of Kentucky in the West; An Evening with Copper & Kings American Brandy @ High West

April 8, 2022

6:30 p.m. MT

High West Refectory

$200

Tickets can be purchased here

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An evening featuring Copper & Kings American Brandy. This rustic event will focus on crafted cocktails & straight pours by Distiller Brandon O’Daniel and the inventive cuisine of Chef Josh Lehman. This is an opportunity to experience an amazing spin on American Brandy crafted on the bourbon trail.

The Art of Craft: The Food, Spirits & Cocktails of High West

April 9, 2022

6:30 p.m. MT

High West Refectory | 27649 Old Lincoln Hwy, Wanship, UT

$400

Tickets can be purchased here

This bespoke event will feature High West Executive Chef Michael Showers, Master Distiller Brendan Coyle, and Beverage Manager Holly Booth. The evening will showcase High West’s culinary prowess with finely crafted food, exclusive spirits from the vault, and handcrafted tableside cocktails.