It’s Thyme! Capturing the Fall Harvest Dinner
CLIENT
Thyme Restaurant & Catering
LOCALITY
Door Peninsula, Wisconsin
DATE
October 2024
CATEGORY
Content
TYPE
Photography, Content Generation
SERVICE PROVIDED
Photo Session - M
MEDIUM
Sony a-65
STATUS
Completed
Thyme Restaurant’s Fall Harvest Dinner, in collaboration with Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, delighted guests with a five-course meal celebrating Door County’s seasonal bounty. Set in a candlelit hoop house adorned with vibrant florals, the evening showcased local flavors and artisan wines for an unforgettable culinary experience.
For one unforgettable evening, Thyme Restaurant welcomed guests to a thoughtfully curated Fall Harvest Dinner in mid-September at their hoop house event space. The evening was hosted in collaboration with Twelve Eleven Wine Bar who provided the wine pairings for each course. The five-course menu, designed to reflect the rich flavors and heritage of Door County, highlighted local ingredients and fine wine pairings from Sonoma and Mendocino. This event combined the artistry of a seasonal menu with Thyme’s commitment to culinary excellence, creating an experience that celebrated the bounty of the harvest season.
Setting the mood was the light guitar of David Cavanaugh who began playing before everyone sat down. Guests waited outside in the sun at Twelve Eleven’s outdoor seating and fires.
The evening’s culinary journey began with a delicate amuse-bouche: herb cream cheese and honey crisp apple phyllo cups topped with walnuts, crumbled reve cheese, and honey—a taste of Wisconsin’s produce at its peak. Each subsequent plate showcased a unique pairing with wines selected by Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, known for their handcrafted wines from low-yield, family-run vineyards.² The pairings were as thoughtfully crafted as the dishes, bringing out the depth and character of each course.
Taking Thyme to Set the Table
The tablescape for the event was set within Thyme’s cozy hoop house, transformed into an intimate dining space with a single, beautifully adorned long table. The table was topped with elegant candles, seasonal flowers bursting with color, and every detail needed for a lush, unforgettable dining experience. As the evening progressed the mood changed as the sunlight diminished and candles began to light the tablescape. The soft candlelight and vibrant blooms created a warm, inviting ambiance that mirrored the thoughtful craftsmanship of the meal itself, giving guests a space to enjoy food, wine, and company in style.
“Let food celebrate life.”¹
amuse-bouche
Herb cream cheese and honey crisp apple phyllo cups topped with walnuts, crumbled reve cheese, and honey.
Plate one
Door County Whitefish (from Henricksen Fisheries) Ceviche in a house-made tortilla crisp, served with a refreshing glass of Twelve Eleven Albarino providing light and refreshing notes of nectarine .
Plate Two
House-made pesto pasta with heirloom tomatoes and basil over Fusilli Al Ferretto pasta with mozzarella served with a glass of Twelve Eleven Sauvignon Blanc providing lush fruit notes of white peach with a crisp acidity.
Plate Three
Coq a Vin, featuring Pinot Noir-braised chicken thighs, lardons, and seasonal mushrooms, served alongside smashed local new potatoes and paired with Twelve Eleven Pinot Noir.
Plate Four
Grilled sourdough with house-made chicken liver pate, cornichons, and sour cherry jam, accompanied by a glass of Twelve Eleven Cabernet Franc with jammy notes of raspberry and sweet tobacco.
Plate FIVE
Korean BBQ strip steak with Gochujang-marinated strip on a bed of cabbage slaw, fresh kale, and kimchi, paired with a glass of Twelve Eleven Petit Verdot with juicy notes of black cherry and lilac.
Dessert
House-made truffles topped with sugar and habanero spice, adding a touch of sweetness and heat to finish the evening paired with a glass of ‘Warren’s Tawny 10 Year’ port providing notes of green fig and dried cherry.
This concludes our documentation of the Fall Harvest Dinner. At ZFMK Creative, we had the pleasure of documenting this unique event through photography and video, capturing both the intricacies of each course and the convivial atmosphere of the evening. Each image reflects the spirit of Thyme’s vision and the vibrant energy brought by every guest, culminating in a visual story of celebration and seasonal beauty. The partnership between Thyme and Twelve Eleven has brought fresh energy to Door County’s dining scene, and we look forward to seeing—and capturing—more gatherings like this in the future.
Look out for future events hosted by Thyme and Twelve Eleven Wine Bar by following their websites and social media. At ZFMK we look forward to supporting their future happenings and hope to be a part of their growth and success into the future. If you have an event or business looking for quality photographs and videos please connect with us through email.
References:
1 Information and quotes taken from Thyme’s website.
2 Information and quotes taken from Twelve Eleven’s website.
