Rustic Kitchen Pop Up Dinner ft. Wines of Spain

Saturday, July 26

NOW: $315.68 ($250+ Service/Fees)*

July 1: $300++

July 20: $450 All Inclusive

*Tax included plus 22% Service and Captain's Tip is $55 and 3.5% Convenience of $10.68.

*$250 + $55 + $10.68 = $315.68 TOTAL

MENU

ARRIVAL: Cava Welcome

- Bodegues Capita Vidal, 'Reserva Bodega' Brut Nature Cava, Penedes, Spain, Nv

- Bodegas Capita Vidal, 'Fuchs De Vidal' Bodega Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV

- Anima Mundi, 'Cami Dels Xops' Pet Nat Methodo Ancestral, Penedes, Spain, 2023

FIRST COURSE:

Grilled peaches, Spanish honey, pistachios, citrus infused ricotta

Serrano Ham and Manchego croquettes, yellow romesco

- Lagar De Cervera, Pazo De Seoane (Albarino Blend), Rosal, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2021

- Bodegas Muga, Flor De Muga Blanco, Rioja, Spain, 2020

- Do Ferreiro, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2023

SECOND COURSE:

Catalonian seafood stew, shrimp, clams, chorizo, saffron, potatoes, leeks, Spanish olives

- Raul Perez, Ultreia, Saint Jacques, Bierzo, Spain, 2021

- Jiménez-Landi, Sotorrondero, Mentrida, Spain, 2020  

- La Vizcaína by Raul Perez, "Las Gundiñas" Tinto, Bierzo, Spain, 2019

THIRD COURSE:

Wine Braised Beef Shank, Smashed roasted red potatoes, garlic confit, smoked paprika, cabrales, tomato, crusty bread

- Abadia Retuerta, Pago Negralada, Tempranillo, Castilla Y León, Spain, 2015

- R. López De Heredia, Viña Tondonia Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2012

- Cvne, Viña Real Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 1982

DESSERT:

Basque style cheesecake bars, blackberry sauce, lemon zest

RUSTIC KITCHEN: RESTAURANT & WINE BAR

Owners: John and Noelle Fanaris are very passionate about what they do. They provide the perfect combination of food expertise, wine knowledge, and overall entertaining professionalism.

About John: While helping his wife launch their two food businesses, John worked in real estate financing and property management. His business acumen began with a degree from USC’s Marshall school of Business and continued as he rose to the top of one of Hollywood’s most successful post production sound studios, during an 18 year career at SoundStorm, Inc. As President and CEO, he was responsible for the oversight and direction of all operations and business development. His initiatives helped the company grow to annual revenues of over $12million during his tenure and included numerous awards including six consecutive AMPAS nominations from 1990-1996. After they won one Oscar and two BAFTA awards, he left the sound industry to pursue new opportunities. His passion of food and wine began with a trip to Napa for a Friends wedding in 1990. Since then he has been collecting and studying wine as well as buying and selling collector/cult wines. He leads a monthly wine tasting group in addition to providing sommelier services to their catering customers.

About Noelle: At a very young age Chef Noelle Fanaris was drawn to the kitchen by her Italian Mother and Grandmother. While teaching Noelle their family traditions, they were instrumental in developing her love of old country Italian style cooking. This love only intensified when as a young woman, she traveled across Italy, and later the vineyards and farms of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys and the central coast of California. Culinary tours inspired and solidified her desire to create wonderful food and unique recipes, and she began wowing her family and friends with her creations. In 2008, she turned this passion into a career, and began cooking professionally, starting her own catering business (www.EngagingGourmet.com) and food product line (www.ComfortGourmet.com)

LOCATION

530 Molino St #214, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Located in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, next to Bavel, Girl and the Goat and Blue Bottle Coffee, The Private Event Classroom is the home of LearnAboutWine.com. The 2000 square foot loft space at 530 Molino (number #214) provides an intimate and modern setting to accompany the next steps in your journey into wine. Here you will explore the nuances and bold flavors of wines from all over the world, in a relaxed and discerning environment led by Ian Blackburn.

Come and explore a new experience toward gaining an unparalleled appreciation of wine.

Please note: there are no tickets available at the door. All tickets to the learnaboutwine.com classroom events must be purchased in advance on the website and your name must be on the guest list for admission. Please bring your Id, no one under 21 years of age is permitted in the space.  

HOW IT WORKS:

1. PHASE ONE - we get enough support to go forward. We take a non-refundable deposit - this is not the cost of the dinner approx. will hold your space. Should the dinner not hit the minimum - we will refund your purchase. Should the dinner continue, deposit is forfeited if you do not complete the registration.

2. PHASE TWO - we have reached enough reservations to go forward and have signed the agreement with the venue. Event is now rain or shine and our "no-cancellation" policy is enforced. We open 1 bottle per guest - maximum 15 guests/15 wines (minimum). We always aim to under promise and over deliver - and bring back of wines should we have an issue; but our policy is that corked wine can and does occur - see our policy - one bottle per paying guest, and price of dinner is not predicated on any one wine remain in place and are accepted at deposit.  

3. For some events, we will offer companion tickets (please inquire - they maybe sold out at this time) (only available with a full price companion - you will share their wine)

4. Once we reach the minimum - we issue invoices that need to be paid inside of 48 hours. Deposit Price of the event includes tax but does not include service and 3.5% credit card fee. 

OUR POLICY

All tickets are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wine at the dinner does not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the dinner does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach the minimum. Fewer bottles equals larger pours - you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is not allowed, you may however take food to go - or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason - this is like an airline flight or Dodger game… once it goes, its gone.

NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES, FOOD RESTRICTIONS + LIMITATIONS INCLUDING BEVERAGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINE

*Please carefully review any programs you may be interested involving food/refreshment/beverages.

No refunds, cancellations, or date swaps allowed.

Unfortunately, refreshments and food & beverage substitutions are politely declined. We try our best to accommodate food limitations/restrictions, however, it is our policy is to inform you that we make no promises or guarantees of any particular food/ beverage accommodation, regardless of whether learnaboutwine or our third-party venue is providing refreshments/ food and/or beverages. We make no promises guarantees that if/ any refreshments/food and/or beverages are free of any allergens and/or health restricting products/elements. We will not be held responsible/liable for/if any illness that may occur while consuming at his/her/their own free will and at his/her/their own discretion.

*Please be advised, outside food and beverage is not permitted at any of our events.

*Adult Participants must be 21 and over. Valid government issued ID required to attend this event. The entirety of the experience is important and vital for the enjoyment of all adult participants. Our private events are created for adults 21-years of age and older and unable to accommodate minors. Minors are not allowed into any of our events.

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.

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