{"product_id":"taste-of-the-forest-hen-of-the-woods-experience","title":"Taste Of The Forest: Hen Of The Woods Experience","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: Friday, November 13, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 6:00 PM\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Mushroom Mountain\u003cbr\u003e200 Finley Rd., Easley, SC 29642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive Courses. One Mushroom. A Whole Different Way to Experience Maitake.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMaitake — also known as Hen of the Woods — is one of those mushrooms that can completely transform depending on how you cook it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCrisp the edges and it becomes deeply savory and almost meaty. Roast it and the fronds caramelize. Pair it with rich sauces, bright acids, seasonal vegetables, or unexpected ingredients and it becomes something entirely different again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eFriday, November 13\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chef \u003cstrong\u003eShaun Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e returns to Mushroom Mountain for another Taste of the Forest dinner, this time creating an entire \u003cstrong\u003efive-course dining experience centered around maitake mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis isn't simply dinner with mushrooms added to the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaitake is the reason for the dinner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eChef Shaun will use five courses to explore the flavor, texture, versatility, and downright deliciousness of one of our favorite mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOver the course of the evening, you'll enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive chef-created courses featuring maitake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA completely original menu created specifically for this event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal ingredients paired with one of fall's great mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate sit-down dinner at Mushroom Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA chance to experience the same mushroom prepared in dramatically different ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat food, conversation, and plenty of mushroom people around the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe complete menu will be announced as the event approaches — but if you've attended one of Chef Shaun's previous Taste of the Forest dinners, you already know he doesn't play it safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet Chef Shaun Thompson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eChef \u003cstrong\u003eShaun Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e has become part of the Taste of the Forest experience here at Mushroom Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor our spring \u003cstrong\u003eMorel Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e, Shaun designed an entire five-course menu around morels, taking them from classic cream of morel soup and savory tarts all the way to crispy “mock calamari,” short rib pappardelle, and even candied morels for dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHe returned for our \u003cstrong\u003eChopped Mushroom Challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e, putting his creativity to work across another mushroom-centered multi-course dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eNow we're handing him maitake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWe cannot wait to see what he does with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Maitake?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIf you have only sautéed maitake in a pan, you've barely scratched the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIts branching clusters create an incredible combination of tender centers, crispy edges, and deep umami flavor. It can stand up to bold ingredients while still being delicate enough for more refined preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThat's what makes it such a fun mushroom for a five-course dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eInstead of simply telling you maitake is versatile, \u003cstrong\u003ewe're going to feed you the proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday, November 13, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mushroom Mountain\u003cbr\u003e200 Finley Rd., Easley, SC 29642\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $110 per person\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 20 guests\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five chef-curated courses featuring maitake mushrooms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChef:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaun Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGuests are welcome to bring their own wine or other alcoholic beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Price: $110 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYour ticket includes a \u003cstrong\u003efive-course, chef-curated maitake mushroom dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e prepared by Chef Shaun Thompson, served in an intimate setting at Mushroom Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis is a seated, small-group experience designed for maximum flavor, connection, and seasonal magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Should Join This Event\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaitake deserves more than a quick sauté.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mushroom has incredible texture, deep savory flavor, and the ability to completely change depending on how it is prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's not just dinner — it's a curated experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach course is intentionally designed by Chef Shaun to showcase a different side of maitake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive courses you won't find on a restaurant menu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a one-night-only menu created specifically for this event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20 seats.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a slow, communal evening meant to be savored with people who love food, mushrooms, and trying something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBYO drinks, elevated food.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring the wine you love and pair it exactly how you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIf you love mushrooms, seasonal food, and meaningful experiences, this is the kind of dinner you'll remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTicket Policy \u0026amp; Important Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Seating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attendance is capped at \u003cstrong\u003e20 guests\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep the dinner intimate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Purchase Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tickets must be purchased in advance. 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