- Friday Night Happy Hour
Great food, wine tasting and a glass of wine for $20 per person! Sample 5 different wines each week. Additional glasses of wine at $6 per glass. Starts at 5pm. Come early for a good seat! (read more) - Cake Decorating
You asked for it! Learn the basics of the art of cake decorating. At the end of this class you will be able to decorate a cake with stunning roses, leaves, floral sprays, grapes, shells, clowns, stars, borders and more. (read more) - Wine & Food Pairing: Exploring the Old World
Part of our Wine & Food Pairing series, this course explores the basic concepts of pairing your favorite foods with great wine with a focus on the classic regional pairings of Western Europe. (read more)
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Fabulous Fall Flavors
California harvest season is full of rich flavors and beautiful colors. Bring them home in these delicious menus designed to showcase the harvest bounty.
Zinfandel Braised Beef
Thursday, October 2, 6pm; Marlene
Menu: Stilton-stuffed baked pears; Zinfandelbraised beef with onions & potatoes; Sautéed green beans with bacon & pine nuts; Individual chocolate mousse cake. Price: $85 per person.
Cozy Dinner at Home
Saturday, October 4, 5pm; Bryce
Menu: Tossed green salad with home made vinaigrette; Grilled pork chops with quince sauce; Bacon-buttermilk squash mash; Sautéed Swiss chard with cranberries & pistachios; Bourbon caramel apple upside-down cakes with vanilla ice cream. Price: $95 per person, or $180 for two; with wine pairings, add $20 per person.
First Course Fall Soups
Tuesday, October 7, 6pm; Deb
Menu: Cauliflower soup with seared sea scallops; Curried pumpkin soup served in a mini pumpkin with chives; Spiced beet cream soup with clover honey, crème fraiche & curry sprinkle; Parsnip & apple bisque; Mixed fall greens with apples, pecans & Stilton cheese with sherry shallot vinaigrette. Price: $85 per person.
Perfect Autumn Lunch
Saturday, October 18, 9:30am; Marta
Menu: Baby greens with goat cheese phyllo blossoms; Roasted wild salmon with pearl couscous; Slow roasted tomatoes with lemon herb oil; Pear & mincemeat crumble with vanilla ice cream. Price: $85 per person.
Vegetarian Delights
Saturday, October 25, 5pm; Bryce
Menu: Swiss chard, pea & ricotta filled Manicotti topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella; Roasted beet, romaine & radicchio salad with Parmesan croutons & poppy seed vinaigrette; Marinated eggplant with capers & mint; Chocolate "Devil Dog" cake with marshmallow frosting. Price: $95 per person, or $170 for two; with wine pairings, add $20 per person.
Pot Roasted Leg of Lamb
Thursday, October 30, 6pm; Marlene
Menu: Frisée, baby spinach & golden beet salad; "Pot roasted" leg of lamb; Rosemary fingerling potatoes; Chocolate chip Dutch baby. Price: $85 per person.