Somewhere in Memphis right now, a chef is staring at a crate of surplus tomatoes and seeing a very good bite ๐ It is a real talent, and on Thursday night it gets a full room at Crosstown Concourse for Reharvest Memphis 2026, the annual Project Green Fork fundraiser where rescued ingredients get a second act on the plate.
A lineup of chefs, one mixologist, a Chopped challenge and a silent auction, with beer, wine and a signature cocktail on the house. Guests taste, vote and bid while Project Green Fork keeps helping Memphis restaurants make the most of every ingredient โจ
Reharvest Memphis 2026 Is Thursday at Crosstown Concourse
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| When | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 PM |
| Where | Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 |
| Who | Adults 21 and up |
| Tickets | Eventbrite, listed at $81.88 per ticket, no refunds |
| Presented by | Project Green Fork and Clean Memphis |
| Parking | Free with validation on garage floors 2 to 4 and in the brewery lot |
Bites, Ballots and a Chopped Challenge
The evening is part tasting event, part friendly cook off and part community fundraiser ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ณ
- Hors d'oeuvres from rescued ingredients. Chefs create small bites from surplus items gathered from the Mid-South Food Bank and Scott Street Tomato House.
- A Chopped challenge. An interactive round built around an ingredient that rarely gets its moment in the spotlight.
- A vote for the favorite dish. Guests mingle with the chefs, sample the fare and cast a ballot.
- Drinks included. Complimentary beer, wine, a signature cocktail and a mocktail, served by partners at Art Bar at Crosstown Arts.
Meet the Reharvest Memphis Chefs and Mixologist
The roster reads like a tour of Memphis kitchens, and it even includes a chef from Memphis Shelby County Schools:
- Chef Monique Williams, Biscuits & Jams
- Chef Theresa Schuenke, Fawn
- Chef Juan Viramontes, Global Cafe
- Chef Josh Mutchnick, JEM Dining
- Chef Kevin Sullivan, Kitchen Laurel
- Chefs Don Gaines, Stephanie Blanda and Alexa Zabella, Lulu's Bakery and Cafe
- Chef Ayanna Johnson, Division of Nutrition at Memphis Shelby County Schools
- Chef Daishu McGriff, Shroomlicious Meals
- Chef Steven Johnson, The Social at Hilton
- Spencer Fong, mixologist, Art Bar at Crosstown Arts
Silent Auction: A Season of Good Plans Up for Bid
New this year, a silent auction puts a whole season of good plans up for bid. Items include:
- Two tickets to the Overton Park Shell 2027 Shell Yeah Benefit Concert
- A two night stay at St. Columba Hermitage Cabin
- Two tickets to Sunday Supper or a wine dinner at JEM
- Two tickets to BOOP! The Musical at The Orpheum
- A custom bouquet and a three month bouquet subscription from Midtown Bramble and Bloom
Parking and Tickets, Sorted
- Tickets: Sold through Eventbrite. The event is for ages 21 and up.
- Metropolis account: Crosstown Concourse parking now runs through Metropolis. Guests new to the garage can scan the Metropolis QR code posted on the garage columns, or download the Metropolis app and set up an account before arriving.
- Free validation: Garage floors 2 to 4 and the brewery lot are free with event validation. The validation QR code waits at the Reharvest welcome table and must be scanned on site.
- Short stops: First floor parking is free for two hours and designated spaces outside the garage are free for 30 minutes, but those cannot be validated. Floors 2 to 4 or the brewery lot suit the full evening.
Where Every Ingredient Gets a Second Act at Project Green Fork
Project Green Fork, a program of Clean Memphis, builds a more sustainable food system for all Memphians by rescuing surplus food, connecting local partners and sharing green dining practices. Clean Memphis was founded in 2008 to foster a cleaner, greener Memphis. Reharvest is where that work gets delicious! ๐ฅ
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