​Join Jacksonville Magazine on October 29 as we host the second Secret Supper Club at Gilbert's Social.

Chef Kenny Gilbert returned home to Northeast Florida with the opening of Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen, a neighborhood-driven Deep Southern American restaurant located on Amelia Island. He’s now added a second restaurant to his portfolio with the opening of Gilbert's Social, featuring seasonal and creative modern Southern fare with international influences, on the city's Southside.

With over 20 years of professional culinary experience, Kenny rose to fame in 2010 as one of the fan favorites on season seven of Bravo’s Top Chef. Since then, he has cooked for the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Stedman Graham, Samuel L. Jackson and A.J. Calloway, just to name a few. Kenny began his culinary career at the Ritz-Calrton, Amelia Island.

Kenny recently returned from a guest chefing event in Hawaii. For this month's Secret Supper he brings some of the Polynesian islands home with him. His exciting "Maui Excursion" features:

“Maui Excursion”

Starter

BBQ Salmon Collars

Macadamia Nuts | Scallions | Cilantro | Kimchi Cucumber

Maui Brewery Bikini Blond

First Course

Tuna Poke

Quinoa | Seaweed | Ginger | Soy

Passionfruit Sangria

Main Course

Slow Smoked Beef Brisket

Black Bean Mole | Shaved Radish | Micro Greens

Dessert

Guava

Guava Panna Cotta | Guava Cake | Pineapple + Lychee | Tahitian Vanilla Coconut Foam

Bonus: Following the dinner, we'll be giving away an extra surprise to the guest who posts the best (yes, a subjective decision) social media photo from the event. Use the hashtag: #JaxMagSSC

Secret Supper Club is an exclusive dining series gathering Jacksonville’s talented chefs and curious foodies alike to celebrate the city’s ever-evolving culinary scene. Featuring a multi-course tasting menu and drink pairing, fused with elements of mystery and excitement, Secret Suppers are true one-of-a-kind dining experiences.

FAQs

How can I attend?

Simply purchase tickets to any Secret Supper you wish to attend. We host a new one every month. You will receive a confirmation email including all the details of the evening’s gathering. Well, not every detail. Each Supper Club gathering also includes a surprise or two, special additions that will ensure that no two events are the same.

Can anyone attend?

Tickets are available to the public, but all diners must be 21 years of age or older. And a maximum of only 50 seats will be made available to each event. We anticipate most will sell out in short order.

What does my ticket include?

Secret Suppers are individually ticketed, with each ticket including a multi-course meal, drink pairing, tax and gratuity. Please keep in mind the "secret" theme of the dinner series. The point is diners won't know exactly what is being served or what surprises may await.

What is the refund policy?

All ticket sales are final and we cannot offer refunds. If a diner can’t attend, we will allow a ticket to be transferred to another individual.

Do I need to bring a confirmation or ticket to an event?

You can but it’s not necessary. Check in with the host under the name of the ticket purchaser and/or guest list.

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

If you have dietary concerns, please contact us at least three days prior to the event. Our host chef will determine whether or not a request can be accommodated. Due to the nature of the event, meal substitutions will not be granted on-site without prior notice. Vegetarian/vegan substitutes will not be offered non-vegan courses and/or dinners. In addition, those with serious food allergies should not attend--if only to be absolutely safe. (Don't worry. We'll host some vegan dinner/options soon. Stay tuned!)

Questions?

Email Jacksonville Magazine’s event coordinator Mandy Niesen at [email protected].