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Summer is in full swing and we are teaming up with Fresno’s Underground Supper Series and Expo Events at Evanelle Vineyards to present “Cirque Ephemere: A Gastro Extravaganza” on Thursday, July 18th! Embark with us on this magical culinary journey inspired by the captivating experiences of the circus.

Our own Food and Beverage Director, Chef Zack Paulson, and our award-winning, Food Network local celebrity Executive Chef, Matt Moore, unveil an unforgettable gourmet catering menu of fine dining extravagance, using the circus as their muse. Every morsel is a sumptuous delight, from the exquisite appetizers to the divine desserts. You can enhance your intimate dining adventure with our “up close and personal” experience with remarkable surprises await you as a special guest at our VIP table!

Haven’t attended Fresno’s Underground Suppers? You are in for a night of culinary amazement spotlighting the very best in the Central Valley epicurean scene. It’s a pop-up food-focused social supper club where no two events, no two locations, and no two menus are the same. Your extraordinary journey will be filled with tantalizing surprises. Join us on this month’s culinary excursion and become fully immersed in the awe-inspiring surroundings of our Cirque Ephemere, lasting one night only, July 18th.

Here's what’s in store for you: Imagine being transported to the golden age of the circus as you enter Madera’s Evanelle Vineyards, the elite choice location for rustic elegance and old-world charm for many Fresno events. Fanciful décor provided by the Expo Event Design Team and extraordinary feats by amazing local entertainers will make you feel like you are right there under the big top.

Visit our photo gallery to view glimpses from our past special events presented in collaboration with Fresno’s Underground Suppers. Intrigued? Then step right up and reserve your seats to this unique, one-of-a-kind, immersive culinary special event! Select your tickets for traditional seating or indulge in our VIP Experience. Wonders await you on July 18th at our gastro extravaganza, Cirque Ephemere!

When we partnered to launch the Fresno Underground Supper Club in 2016, we began an epicurean revolution. Imagine being transported into a different place and time where the culinary experience matches seamlessly with the environment. You leave the workday world behind and escape to a new, funky, and fun dining experience. Our Fresno Underground Supper Club events are so otherworldly that you’ve got to attend to experience this culinary nirvana.

Dining while your feet are dangling in a cool river? Delighting in tender appetizers in an underground garden? Sipping on signature cocktails in the Emerald City of Oz? This is all par for the course with our fantastical pop-up event design happenings. And you can be at the table when you subscribe for updates and register at the Fresno Underground Suppers website.

What’s in store in 2022? Check out our upcoming dates:

From Hive to Table—May 26th and 27th.

Bring your honey and enjoy this sweet food from the bees in every incarnation imaginable.

A Midsummer Night’s Feast—June 23rd and 24th.

Enter the world of a Shakespearean garden, where the fairies may spring enchanting gastronomic surprises on you.

Guilty Pleasures—July 28th-29th.

Savor unbelievable delicacies without any guilt—We won’t tell anyone! You’ll be transported to heaven with the lineup of delicate morsels we have planned.

A Night Under the Big Top—August 25th-26th.

You won’t need to be a contortionist or walk a tight wire to enjoy this gourmet thrill of a party. Step right up to the center ring to enjoy!

Not your Mama’s School Lunch—September 25th and 26th.

Have you ever received a surprise in your lunchbox? At this Underground Supper excursion, expect a new twist on old favorites that mom would have been proud to make.

Fall Harvest Feast—October 27th and 28th.

The Painted Table chefs pull out all the stops to create a cornucopia of a menu that features locally sourced produce, meats, and poultry at its peak during the luscious fall season.

The Wes Anderson Experience—November 17th and 18th.

Take a culinary junket to the exotic locations of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Wes Anderson’s films: Paris, India, Budapest, Japan, and more. Come and globetrot around the world with us.

Urban Forest Feast—TBD in December.

Dine nestled in a winter wonderland under a tree-lit grove. This is the feast to bring in the holidays and welcome a brand new year!

Save the dates! Bookmark fresnosundergroundsuppers.com and subscribe for the latest updates. Ensure a seat at our table for your ticket to our extraordinary Fresno Supper Club journeys.

Have our Supper Club themes ignited your imagination? To plan your own exclusive dining adventure, contact our experienced event design team to take your visions to the next step at 559-443-7199.

Picture this: a sweltering hot Central Valley summer day.  You venture out and escape to the serene nature found along the banks of the San Joaquin River. You dine on sumptuous cuisine that only The Painted Table’s artistry can offer. But you’re not just sitting on shore—You are seated at a long, elegantly set table in the river! With your feet immersed in the cool currents, you dine on a unique five-course meal designed just for the occasion.

This isn’t a dream. Here at the Painted Table, we transform extraordinary culinary adventures into reality. We painted outside the lines with event planning that visited the realm of the unexpected for our “Dinner in the Water,” in collaboration with Fresno’s Underground Supper Series, for our June 10th event.

Experimental menus paired with exquisite cocktails are the signature of Underground Suppers. From delicate appetizers, that included strawberry and ricotta crostata and fried smelt served with a fine ginger-seasoned dipping sauce, to a refreshingly spicy cucumber and coconut salad, our 40 guests were poised for the main entrée: braised short ribs brushed with fig and apricot glaze. The dessert teased tongues with a bounty of flavors and textures: our guests delighted in velvety lime curd served with pickled green apple 3 ways, sesame crumble, candied ginger, and sorrel.

Only the finest team of event pros can produce such a successful escape. The Modernist astutely created a specially crafted cocktail to pair with our menu. Beautiful flowers by Botanique Floral Artistry adorned our long table covered with crisp linens from The Linen Shoppe. Our guests sat under hanging golden lights strung by Light Up The Walls, and DC Photography Studios captured the entire event.

This kind of fantastical culinary getaway is what we’re known for at The Painted Table. Impeccable event planning and execution is in our wheelhouse. What’s your vision for your upcoming event? From an intimate dinner party to a big blowout celebration, we’re here to make your vision come to life. Contact our in-house event design team at (559) 443-7199.

Produced in partnership with The Painted Table.

Bio shared from Amy Jaye at Fresno's Underground Suppers:

I’m a Midwestern gal originally from the Windy City who grew up in a large family filled with exemplary hostesses. Always wanting to be in the thick of things, at the age of five I learned to play tambourine on “Jeremiah was a Bullfrog” for the band that performed at every family wedding. It was a sure gig at least three times a summer and cemented my love for events that bring people together. 

I’ve spent more than twenty years planning festivals, conventions, and meetings in the entertainment, software, and hospitality industries, all the while helping friends and family organize the special moments of their lives. I’ve always loved to experience things in new and clever ways, so when it was time to carve my own path in the events industry, I chose to produce events that create community through food and travel experiences. The result is Fresno’s Underground Suppers and Bird and Stone Collective. 

You might call me a traditionalist with a twist; I would say I am the original Mini Cooper updated with the new technology of today. Like a traveler from a bygone era, I dress up when I get on an airplane and check my suitcase, rather than put everything in the overhead bin. But my carry-on is filled with the latest gadgets to keep me busy and a pair of comfy socks so I can ditch my shoes. Who takes tea with cream (not milk) and espresso black, but also loves trying new flavors of kombucha and unusual craft cocktails? That’s me. And even though I love fancy food like caviar and oysters for a special occasion, there is nothing as tasty as Chicago deep dish pizza. Well, maybe cupcakes. Or a hot dog eaten in the bleachers at Wrigley Field.

Don’t miss out on our 2021 events! Reserve your seats at these upcoming Fresno’s Underground Supper Club Events:

MAD HATTER'S FEAST

April 14 or 15, 2021

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GLAMP OUT

May 8-9, 2021

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DINNER IN THE RIVER

June 9 or 10, 2021

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RETRO POOL PARTY

July 14, 2021

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MYSTERY AT LADY WHISTLEDOWN'S SOCIETY PAPER SOIREE

August 11 or 12, 2021

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PUT SOME SOUTH IN YO MOUTH

September 22 or 23, 2021

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A NIGHT IN OZ

October 27 or 28, 2021

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BEAST FEAST

November 17 or 18, 2021

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BOOTLEGGER'S BALL

December 31, 2021

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Many clients have had questions regarding COVID-19, and events at The Painted Table properties. We wanted to reach out to provide you with some important health and safety information regarding these events.

Our Commitment to Your Safety:
The Painted Table has added additional hand-sanitizer stations at all of our properties in the Central Valley.
Guests will see new signage around our facilities and in all restrooms with helpful tips to prevent the spread of cold, flu, and the Coronavirus.
Behind the Scenes:
We are mandating team members exhibiting any symptoms of acute respiratory illness or fever to stay home.
We are also encouraging team members with ill or even potentially ill family members to stay home to care for their loved ones.
We have added posters in our facilities instructing our team members:
•	To engage in frequent hand washing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
•	Every 20 minutes all staff are required to wash their hands
•	To clean their hands often with company provided, alcohol-based hand sanitizer greater than 60% alcohol
•	To disinfect and sanitize frequently touched objects, door handles, faucets, and other surfaces on a rigorous schedule
•	To avoid touching their face, nose, and mouth
•	To avoid handshakes and instead use bows or waves as a friendly gesture
From every member of The Painted Table family, know we take the greatest pride in the role we play in the lives of our clients and guests, personally and professionally.
OUR QUICK STORY
With roots in the Central Valley farmland, award-winning chefs Rodney and Jeromie Hansen created The Painted Table in 2008. As a team, they offer amazing epicurean specialties that are simply unavailable from any other caterer.
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