Wild Game Series
Hooves, Fins, Feathers, and Claws
Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey with Ember’s Wild Game Series, inspired by Chef Nicole Heaney’s roots growing up in the mountains of Wyoming. This quarterly experience honors the rugged beauty of the wild, masterfully expressed through the elemental art of open-flame cooking. Each installment of the four-part series—Hooves, Fins, Feathers, and Claws—presents a menu of unparalleled artistry, transforming wild ingredients into refined expressions of taste.
Four-Part Series
Chef Nicole Heaney
Originally from Douglas, Wyoming, Chef Heaney discovered her love of food on her family’s ranch, where she grew up harvesting Longhorn cattle, fishing, and foraging from her grandmother’s garden. Her upbringing was a true ranch-to-table experience, including unforgettable trips to South Dakota to bring home bison for family meals. Those early experiences laid the foundation for a career rooted in authenticity, seasonality, and respect for ingredients.