An Evening at Clarke Cooke House

Join Chef Ted Gidley and the Clarke Cooke House Team for a special evening honoring the memory of Dan Knerr, longtime friend and chef at The Black Pearl. Enjoy a wine-paired multi-course dinner in one of New England’s most storied dining rooms, celebrated for its inventive cuisine and seaside sophistication.
The event proudly supports the Chef André Soltner Grant Program for Ment’or, the foundation that helps the next generation of chefs pursue stages and educational opportunities at leading restaurants in America. These experiences provide invaluable mentorship and transformative training as they build their careers in the culinary profession.
To learn more about Ment’or’s Grant Program, click here.
This exclusive event is limited to 40 guests.
Clarke Cooke House
24 Bannister’s Wharf
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:00 PM | Champagne Reception
7:00 PM | Dinner
Price: $300 per person





