thE Jordan EstatE rEwards lUnCh for foUr is onE of oUr most lUxUrioUs rEwards. hErE’s a looK how oUr hospitality staff maKEs it happEn. By greg miller L ike Jordan’s wine itself, the Lunch for Four offered through our Jordan Estate Rewards program takes time to get right. During my first month at Jordan, I shadowed Executive Chef Todd Knoll and his staff during their preparations for a series of meals. Here’s a peek at what I observed. prElUdE to a fEast Planning the courses for a formal, multi-course luncheon begins at least three or four days before the meal itself. Chef Knoll usually begins this process by brainstorming a list of dishes that incorporate ingredients that are in season and available. From this list, he comes up with dishes that feature a balance of textures and tastes. Every menu is created from scratch—Chef Knoll loves the freshness and unbridled creativity that comes with conceptualizing new recipes for meals in the Jordan dining room rather than relying on his recipe box. 15