FOJBB: Kansas City, KS
Hallbrook Culinary Classic
Tue, September 16, 2025
General 5:30 PM
Hallbrook Country Club
11200 Overbrook Road
Leawood, KS 66211
General
$350
Gala Format: Elaborate Cocktail Reception, Seated 5-course Dinner and Live Auction, Standing Dessert Reception
Featured Participants
Host/Executive Chef
Michael Simianer
Hallbrook Country Club
Leawood, KS
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Linda Duerr
The Restaurant at 1900
Mission Woods, KS
James Beard Award Winner®
Colby Garrelts
Rye
Leawood, KS
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Megan Garrelts
Rye
Leawood, KS
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Marissa Gencarelli
James Beard Award Winner® Yoli Tortilleria
Kansas City, MO
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Vaugh Good
Fox & Pearl
Kansas City, MO
Chef/Partner
Swetha Newcomb
Of Course Kitchen & Company
Overland Park, KS
James Beard Award Winner®
Michael Smith
Extra Virgin
Kansas City, MO
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Jeff Workman
Tailleur on Main
Kansas City, MO
Hallbrook Culinary Classic at Hallbrook Country Club is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

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