Join us for an unforgettable evening at historic Gunflint Lodge as we celebrate the bold flavors of the Northwoods with a spectacular six-course Forest-to-Table wild game dinner. Acclaimed guest chef Kara Super-Peterson brings her award-winning touch to local wild game, seasonal produce, and handcrafted cuisine in one of Minnesota’s most extraordinary wilderness settings.
Gather with fellow food lovers in the warm glow of Justine’s at Gunflint Lodge, overlooking the pristine waters of Gunflint Lake as autumn settles over the boreal forest. Each course is thoughtfully paired with the flavors of the season — and craft beer pairings are available for those who want to deepen the experience.
Seating is limited. Reservations required.
$100 per person | Beer pairings available at additional charge
The Dinner Menu
October 24 | Dinner begins at 6:30 PM
Appetizer
Deconstructed Venison Wellington
Seared venison, wild mushroom confit, crisp puff pastry, black lager reduction and fresh herbs
Bread Course
Pretzel Focaccia
Served warm with wild clover white cheddar and light beer cheese sauce
Salad Course
Confit Duck & Autumn Greens
Baby spinach and arugula with orange segments, pistachios and orange-mustard vinaigrette
Pasta Course
Elk & Stout Bolognese
Slow-simmered elk and stout Bolognese served over linguine
Entrée
Pecan-Crusted Rainbow Trout
Sage brown butter, cider risotto and roasted delicata squash
Dessert
Spiced Cake
Chai frosting, cardamom-ale apricots, white chocolate curls and salted caramel
Craft beer pairings available at additional charge
Meet Guest Chef Kara Super-Peterson
We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed Northern Minnesota chef Kara Super-Peterson as Guest Chef for this year’s Gourmet Game Feed Dinner.
For more than 25 years, Kara has built a reputation as one of Minnesota’s most creative culinary voices, blending regional ingredients, wild-foraged flavors, and memorable storytelling into every meal she prepares. Many know her as Come To the Cook and have experienced her work as a private chef, recipe developer, and collaborator with resorts and restaurants across Northern Minnesota.
Kara’s connection to Gunflint Lodge is personal. She and her husband Ryan first discovered the Lodge while honeymooning here in 2003 and have returned many times over the years. This special evening brings that story full circle as Kara creates an unforgettable Forest-to-Table dining experience inspired by the Boreal Forest, the Gunflint Trail, and the flavors of Minnesota’s Northwoods.
Expect thoughtfully prepared wild game, seasonal produce, locally sourced ingredients, and perhaps even a few ingredients Kara has personally foraged from the forests of Northern Minnesota.
Join Us for the Dinner
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM
$100 per person | Craft beer pairings available at additional charge
Justine’s at Gunflint Lodge | 143 S Gunflint Lake, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Seating is limited. Please call to reserve your spot.
Questions? Email us at info@gunflint.com
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