"HOME"akase with Chef Justin Carlisle

🍽️🔥 “HOME”akase with Chef Justin Carlisle
Friday, May 16 | 6:00 PM | Ember Social
🎟️ $125 per guest | 🍷 +$50 optional drink pairings
Tickets: https://square.link/u/6Yvb1Sli

James Beard finalist Chef Justin Carlisle brings his signature creativity and depth of flavor to Ember Social for an intimate six-course dinner experience.

Inspired by the spirit of omakase — a chef-curated journey — “HOME”akase offers a unique take on tasting menus, blending multicultural influences with Wisconsin-grown roots. This one-night-only dinner is deeply personal, drawing from Chef Justin’s rural upbringing and his passion for Midwestern ingredients, reimagined through a global lens.
Each course is a surprise, handpicked and crafted by the chef, and paired with optional drink selections to complement the experience.

👨‍🍳 Meet the Chef
Born and raised on a small beef farm in Sparta, Wisconsin, Chef Justin Carlisle is the visionary behind Ardent, a nationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant in Milwaukee. A five-time James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Midwest, Carlisle is known for his elegant, ingredient-driven tasting menus that blend modern technique with nostalgic storytelling and a deep reverence for local sourcing.

His work has been featured in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Condé Nast Traveler, which named Ardent one of the 15 Best New Restaurants in the U.S.. Carlisle’s culinary philosophy centers around seasonality, simplicity, and emotion — each dish tells a story, often rooted in memory and place.
In addition to Ardent, Justin has launched beloved casual concepts like Red Light Ramen and The Laughing Taco, further showcasing his range and his passion for connecting people through food.

📍 Limited seats available. Reserve yours now to experience a night of story, flavor, and unforgettable connection.

🍽️ Full EVENT LINEUP:
✨ Limited Full Chef Series Packages Available!
Pull up a seat, taste something unforgettable, and be part of every story.
🎟️ tickets: https://square.link/u/LUyiCHQV
📅 Friday, May 16 @ 6PM
“HOME”akase with Chef Justin Carlisle
6-course chef’s choice menu blending multicultural flavors & Wisconsin roots 🌱🔥
🎟️ Single tickets: https://square.link/u/6Yvb1Sli
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🎟️ Tickets: https://square.link/u/S96F8WX0
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🎟️ tickets: https://square.link/u/BWSMJ5RR
📍 Ember Social | 1329 Wisconsin Ave, Grafton, WI 53024
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