The Rabbit Hole at Henley inside the Kimpton Aertson Hotel is one of the most unique dining venues in town. On most nights, between two and four lucky diners are escorted from the bar through a secret door to a private inner sanctum inside Henley’s kitchen, where chef Kristin Beringson creates a multicourse meal of small bites right in front of the diners and presents each plate personally while explaining her inspirations.
Just for Music City Food & Wine, Chef Beringson is expanding the experience to two dozen diners for one seating at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, and she’s invited a friend along for the trip down the rabbit hole. David Andrews is a 2024 James Beard nominee for Outstanding Bakery thanks to his achievements at D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe on Church Street. He has also recently become a social media superstar since his realistic fruit-shaped pastries have gone viral on TikTok, attracting thousands of visitors to his website and to the bakery.
Kristin Beringson and David Andrews
Diners will have to show a little faith on this one, because a big part of the fun of a Rabbit Hole dinner is that the chef never announces the menu in advance — although everyone will go home with a list of the courses. Like the Mad Hatter, Beringson isn’t afraid to drop a few hints, and she’s excited about one particular course that she describes as “a French autumnal play on an elote.” Color us intrigued!
The chefs will introduce each course and interact with the guests throughout the evening. Beringson will be responsible for at least six courses, and Andrews promises an intermezzo palate cleanser, a plated dessert and an extra goodie to take home at the end of the evening.
Tickets for Down the Rabbit Hole are $125, and wine pairings will also be available.
All the details on this month’s Fall Intimate Dinner Series
