The Local x Michael Shaps
One dinner. One climb. One cause.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The Local · Belmont, Charlottesville
$120 per person · four courses · wine pairings included
Before tax and gratuity
Reserve on OpenTable
Limited seating · 100% of profits support young adults facing cancer
A note from our director
This October I'm climbing Kilimanjaro. I'm doing it with stage 4 cancer, for everyone still in the fight.
100% of profits from this dinner support young adults facing cancer.
Michelle Moshier · Director, The Local Restaurant & Catering
Three chefs. One table.
Matthew Hart
Executive Chef, The Local
Kelvino Barrera
Sous Chef, The Local
Melissa Close-Hart
Executive Chef, Mockingbird
One four-course menu, cooked together.
The Menu
I.
Burrata, thin-sliced local heirloom tomatoes, basil gremolata, Nueske's slab bacon and tomato jam
II.
Lobster ravioli, brown butter, toasted almonds, local cherry tomatoes, tarragon, fresh blue crab
III.
Roast local Roseda beef ribeye, potato pave, grilled asparagus, smoked heirloom tomato choron
IV.
Pistachio and orange scone, whipped mascarpone, macerated strawberries
A Michael Shaps wine with every course.
A Michael Shaps wine with every course.
Poured by Michael himself, some of his favorites.
Michael Shaps · Michael Shaps Winery
During dinner
A silent auction.
Bid on food, wine, and experiences from around Charlottesville between courses. 100% of the proceeds go straight to the cause.
Auction lots coming soon
Bidding opens closer to the dinner.
Reserve a seat, or climb with us anyway.
Limited seating. If the dinner sells out, or the date doesn't work, you can still send Michelle up the mountain.
Journey Beyond Limits · Benefiting the Ulman Foundation