But the guests weren’t the only ones about to enjoy a seriously sweet treat. Party Favors: As guests headed home, they left with a few party favors, including boxes of truffles from Elle’s Patisserie and coffee from Rebel Roaster. Wine and Dine: Tom and Pam both love wine, so all of their dinner parties feature several bottles of their favorite vino. Running Wild: Tom built a raised runner for the table’s focal point. “We know every detail about the parties except for the menu,” Tom says. Besides the one request that the meal be gluten-free, neither Tom nor Pam knew what Johnson was serving until they opened the menu once the party started. The Food: Since Tom and Pam are big fans of Chef Wes Johnson’s culinary work at Metropolitan Farmer, they had Johnson prepare a special seven-course meal for the dinner party, which included a tongue and hominy soup. Even the night’s menus were designed and adorned with the first initial of each guests’ name. Once again, it was a birthday to remember.Ĭenter of attention: Tom and Pam picked out the flowers for the centerpieces from a wholesale florist, and Pam arranged the flowers throughout the bar and along the runner down the middle of the table.ĭetail Oriented: Each of the Piersons’ dinner parties includes custom invitations that are sent out to friends and family.
Once guests arrived, the night was a blur of fabulous food, toast-worthy wine, live music and endless good times. Fabric was bought, flowers were arranged, candles were lit and bottles of wine were uncorked. This birthday celebration was no exception. In fact, Tom and Pam build a new table for each party. She is known in her circle of friends for crafting stunning tablescapes. “This is our artwork.” While Tom helps plan and decorate for the event, Pam is the real artist when it comes to arranging the table. “These parties are a real production,” Tom says.
With a posh venue nailed down and Chef Wes Johnson from Metropolitan Farmer in charge of the seven-course meal, Tom and Pam got to work on the décor.įor each of their parties, the table is the center of attention. This year for Tom’s 71st birthday, the couple invited their friends up to Barley Wheat and Rye Social House at Farmers Park. The first party was a New Year’s Eve bash with 10 or so guests gathered in the Piersons’ basement. For Tom and Pam, it’s all about having a great time with friends. Owners of Kaleidoscope and long-time Springfield residents, this couple started hosting dinner parties back in the ’90s, and while the theme, décor and locations have changed over the years, the goal of the night has yet to shift. Some people celebrate their birthdays with a cake and presents, but Tom and Pam Pierson skip the cake and throw elaborate dinner parties instead.
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