Art at the Table: Uncle Nearest Dinner A tour of "The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century" will be followed by a dinner and presentation led by Uncle Nearest’s LaVar Douglas that begins at 6 pm. This five-course dinner by Executive Chef Joe Gardner will pair dishes with whiskey by Uncle Nearest. Douglas will give a tour of the brand’s history and make pairings to each of the dishes. Dinner includes whiskey pairings, tax, gratuity, and parking. Douglas and Gardner will make the rounds after dinner for a Q&A with diners.