Chefs, winemaker back Bost at 21c Museum

Bost Inc. backers can wine and dine their way to support the nonprofit organization this evening at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville.

Chef Matt McClure, The Hive executive chef, will host the third annual event, collaborating in creating and executing the menu with Chef Jeremiah Bacon, executive chef and partner of Indigo Road restaurants in Charleston, S.C. The chefs have been semifinalists for the James Beard Award “Best Chef: South” and “Best Chef: Southeast,” respectively.

Each course will be paired with a wine from Gilbert Cellars, presented by Charlie Gilbert.

Proceeds from the evening will help the nonprofit organization fulfill its mission: “To empower people with disabilities, and their families, to achieve greater independence by providing lifelong choices, support and learning opportunities.”

Jeanne Hill, director of marketing and fundraising, said the Fort Smith-based group serves approximately 100 clients in Northwest Arkansas.

Hill said the group has had a Northwest Arkansas presence for that past 13 years and opened a set of four apartments in Rogers to accommodate eight residents in January 2017.

Offerings include supported living services, community experiences, nonmedical transportation, case management and work development.

File photo/FLIP PUTTHOFF Chris Costes (right) shares pictures with Andy Tu that Costes took in January 2017 of supported living units for people with disabilities built by Bost Inc. Tonight’s “Chef and Winemaker Dinner” will be used to support the organization’s mission.