Taste of the Med

RK Pop Up Wine Dinner

Thursday September 17, 2026

Created and hosted by John Fanaris, Certified Sommelier 

& Chef Noelle Fanaris

FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU

Spanish Arrival – 6:30 pm

Serrano Jamón, Basil Infused Melon

aged balsamic

wine pairing: Anna Espelt Pla De Gates Blanc Emporda 2022

80% Garnatia Blanca, 20% Grenache Gris

Dinner – 7:00 pm

Croatia Course

Honey Poached Halibut

crispy caramelized pineapple rice, pistachio pistou

wine pairing: Saints Hills “Le Chiffre” Chardonnay 2020 

Greek Course

Mint and Cumin Spiced Lamb Meatballs

smokey tomato sauce, baked feta, creamed spinach

wine pairing: Alpha Estate Xinomavro Réserve Vieilles Vignes Barba Yannis 2016 

French Course

Steak Tartare

basil pesto, quail egg  

Pounded Normandy Style Pork Chop

butter sauteed apples, mustard sauce, leeks

wine pairing:

wine pairing: Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015

30% Grenache,  30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise 

Italian Course/Dessert

Lemon Ricotta Cake

orange glaze, chocolate wine sauce

Lemoncello Fizz

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 $139 per person

(does not include Calif sales tax & gratuity)

 limited to a maximum of 30 guests

Click HERE to Reserve a Spot!

payment in full required to reserve a spot

Vegetarian option is available to substitute for any course due to dietary restrictions, and must be pre-arranged at least 48 hrs prior to the event..

Refunds available up to 7 days prior to event, less $5 per person to cover credit card processing fees.  If less than 7 days, we will provide a credit to use for a future event if  we can fill your spot with another guest.

Location of the dinner is at a private residence in Venice.  Additional details & venue confirmation will be emailed to you a few days prior to the event.  

 additional questions? call or text us – 310-390-1500 or via email to rustickitchenwla@gmail.com. 

unable to make it to this time?  send us an email to find out about future events or follow us on Instagram (@rustickitchenla) and/or Facebook

menu & wines subject to change based on availability

by purchasing a ticket and attending one of our events, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

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Chef Noelle Fanaris,  John Fanaris, Certified Sommelier – Proprietors

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