August 06, 2026 | St. Clair Riverfront
Outstanding in the Field brings a Diamond Crystal Salt Co. collaboration to the St. Clair Riverfront with Javier Bardauil of BARDA, Youngblood Vineyard, and Two James Spirits.
About the event
A riverfront dinner built around salt-making heritage
Outstanding in the Field’s St. Clair Riverfront event is a special collaboration with Diamond Crystal Salt Co. that connects the meal to St Clair’s salt-making history. The program centers on the city’s role as the birthplace of Diamond Crystal Salt Co. and the Alberger method of crystal salt-making, a process described as part of the region’s culinary heritage since 1886.
The theme links the figurative idea of “salt of the earth” with literal salt. Guests are invited to gather along the shoreline and consider the ingredients, traditions, and craftsmanship that shape shared meals, with the setting tied directly to Diamond Crystal’s local history.
Javier Bardauil brings Argentine live-fire cooking
Guest chef Javier Bardauil of BARDA leads the food program with Argentine open-fire cooking. His menu draws from live-fire gathering traditions and the rustic cuisine of his Buenos Aires roots, with influence from his years working alongside Francis Mallmann.
The menu centers on flame-roasted meats, vegetables, and seasonal ingredients prepared over fire. The event also names David and Jessica Youngblood of Youngblood Vineyard as guest winery partners, Little Saints as guest mocktail partner, and Two James Spirits as guest spirits partner.
Transfers and vegetarian requests
Tickets are listed at $413.40 in USD for the St Clair event. The organizer’s policy says tickets are not refunded or credited if a participant cannot attend, but they may be transferred to someone else with the new guest information provided at least 24 hours before the event, or by having the arriving guests give the reservation name.
Because the meals are served family style, the organizer says it can only guarantee vegetarian accommodations. Vegetarian requests can be entered during checkout when they apply to a guest or party.
Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of the St. Clair Riverfront dinner?
The dinner focuses on St Clair’s salt-making heritage through a collaboration with Diamond Crystal Salt Co., connecting the meal to the city’s role as the birthplace of Diamond Crystal Salt Co. and the Alberger method of crystal salt-making.
Who is cooking for the event?
The guest chef is Javier Bardauil of BARDA. His contribution is Argentine open-fire cooking rooted in live-fire gatherings, Buenos Aires cuisine, and his years working alongside Francis Mallmann.
What food is described for the menu?
The menu centers on flame-roasted meats, vegetables, and seasonal ingredients prepared simply and thoughtfully over fire.
Which beverage partners are named?
The named beverage partners are David and Jessica Youngblood of Youngblood Vineyard as guest winery partners, Little Saints as guest mocktail partner, and Two James Spirits as guest spirits partner.
Can tickets be refunded, transferred, or adjusted for dietary requests?
The organizer says no refunds or credits are given if a participant cannot attend, but tickets can be transferred to someone else. Vegetarian requests are the only accommodations the organizer says it can guarantee, and those requests can be entered during checkout.
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