THE KING IS DEAD. PRESENTED BY TARGET
Edgartown, MA – Sunday, August 9th 2026
Courtesy Clay Williams
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THE KING IS DEAD. PRESENTED BY TARGET
An elegant disruption. A celebration of sustainable provenance.







SUPPORT LEVELS
Leader
PATRON Offerings, VIP Reception + VIP Gift
$1250
Patron
FRIEND Offerings + General Reception
$1000
Friend
Seven Course Dinner + Signature IDE Curated Gift Tote
$650
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PREMIER
Principal
Supporting
Host
Publicity
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We Are Proud To Announce 2026 Class of The King Is Dead.
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CULINARY CHAIR
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CLASS OF 2026
2026 HOST COMMITTEE
Ajaa Long
Bonnie Carter
Bridgid Coulter Cheadle
Christiane Pendarvis
Chrystie Boucree Price
Colleen Taylor
Danielle + Mitchell Lee
Kerry-Ann Poyser Edwards
Kimberly + Tarrus Richardson
Kirk Wagar
Nicole Groves Bridgeforth
Terri Prettyman Bowles
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Khaled Albanna
Scallops Tabouli, Sour Corn, Barberries
Romann Durmorne
Tempura Fried King Oyster Mushroom, Black Garlic Kewpie
Tre Sanderson
Plantain Bread, Sweet Plantain Cream, Caviar
Christopher Vega
Tuna Tostada, Cumin Yogurt, Carrots
Rasika Venkatesa
Hokkaido Uni, Idly, Gunpowder
Khaled Albanna
Oyster, Kimchi Matbucha, Cilantro
Romann Durmorne
Smoked Trout Mousse, Buckwheat Blini, Trout Caviar, Ramps
Tre Sanderson
Sweet Tart; Tuna, Watermelon, Hibiscus
Christopher Vega
Borinquen Pulled Pork, Gandules Escabeche, Endive
Rasika Venkatesa
Pakoda; Cippolini, Coriander, Mint
Graham Beck
2017 Blanc de Blancs. Robertson, South Africa
Charles Heidsieck
NV Rosé Réserve. Champagne, France
Domaine Sigalas
2021 Assyrtiko. Santorini, Greece
Revive, Reprise
Hennessy VS, Lillet Blanc, Dry Curacao, Lemon, Absinthe
Aubrie
Hennessy VSOP, Licor 43, Apricot Brandy, Lemon Juice
Grand Avenue
Lunazul Tequila, Grand Marnier, PAMA, Pink Himalayan Salt
À la Prochaine
Hennessy VSOP, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Lex’s Bitter Blend
Apéritif
The Gathering Spot
Chandon Garden Spritz, PAMA, Orange, Rosemary
Tre Sanderson
Top Chef Canada Season 10 Champion
Scallop, Coconut Leche, Cucumber, Mint
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf 2021 Estate Riesling Trocken. Pfalz, Germany
Romann Dumorne
Northern Union, Ogunquit
Vanilla Butter Poached Lobster, Braised Fennel, Yellow Beets
Maison Noir Wines 2022 “New Noir” Skin-Contact White Blend. Willamette Valley, Oregon
Christopher Vega
La Picara, San Juan
Sea Bass, Cassava Purée, Yucca
Woodward Canyon 2022 Chardonnay. Washington State
Khaled Albanna
Calliope, Chattanooga
Fried Quail, Date + Cardamom Tahini, Labneh
Deovlet 2021 Pinot Noir. Santa Barbara County, California
Rasika Venkatesa
Mourad, San Francisco
Slow-Cooked Nadan Short Ribs, Nectarine, Summer Squash
Component Wine Co. 2020 “Des Romains” Cabernet Franc. Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
Yoonjung Oh
Jungsik, NYC
Pre-Dessert
Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Mix, Pomegranate Vinegar Granita
Finale
Grilled Ice Cream, Chocolate Cake, Roasted Soybean
Caduceus Cellars NV “Helio Dolce” Fortified Wine. Yavapai County, Arizona
Digestif
Sweet Notes
Hennessy X.O, Pomegranate Syrup, Raspberry Powder, Orange Bitters