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Gros Ventre Winemaker dinner 2026

RK Pop Up Winemaker Dinner Thursday July 9, 2026 Founded by Sarah and Chris Pittenger in 2009, Gros Ventre (Grow Vaunt for our non-French speaking friends) Cellars is a small, family-owned winery operating out of Healdsburg, CA. They produce vineyard-designated Pinot noir from the West Sonoma Coast in addition to eclectic varietals from the El Dorado region and beyond.  Chris learned his craft at wineries like Robert Biale, Torbreck, Williams Selyem, and Marcassin.  Take this opportunity to discover this outstanding, boutique winery from Sonoma County and purchase some to share with friends.  Special Guest - Chris Pittenger, Owner/Winemaker...

Kaena Winemaker Dinner 2026

RK Pop Up Winemaker Dinner Thursday June 18, 2026 Kaena was launched in 2001 to showcase owner and winemaker Mikael Sigouin’s deep passion for winemaking, especially using his favorite varietal Grenache. Mikael who is part Hawaiian and raised on the Oahu shores, uses a shortened version of his given name for the brand – Kaena – which means “potential for greatness”. Known affectionately by his peers and fans as The Grenache King – Kaena produces 5000 cases of Rhone & other varietals with an emphasis on Grenache.  Kaena's wines are all small production and therefore, see limited retail exposure. Take this opportunity to discover this ...

Epoch Wines Pop Up Wine Dinner

RK Pop Up Wine Dinner Thursday May 21, 2026 Join us for an incredible night of cellar aged wines from one of our favorite Paso Robles producers, Epoch Estate Wines.  Since 2010, the wines of Epoch have been crafted by an incredibly talented women winemaker, Jordan Fiorentini.  At the core of her winemaking philosophy is the goal to purely reflect the winegrowing site and vintage in her wines, which she achieves through organic and biodynamic farming practices and block-specific winegrowing and winemaking.   We've pulled a selection of bottles that have been in the RK cellar for optimal aging that are sure to show their best.  This is a rare ...

Italian Wine Dinner April 30 2026

Italian Pop Up Wine Dinner Thursday April 30, 2026 Join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring with an Italian dinner featuring a great selection of Italian wines, expertly paired by Chef Noelle.   -------- FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  AMUSE BOUCHE - 6:30pm Prosciutto Wrapped Spring Melon jasmine oil, fresh mint Argiolas IS Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna 2024 DINNER - 7:00pm 1st Course Italian Sausage Stuffed Calamari truffled parmesan fonduta, micro arugula, aged balsamic 2020 Cantina Terlan Pinot Noir Riserva Monticol Alto-Adige - Südtirol  2nd Course Chicken Parmesan crushed almonds, pink vodka sauce, gorgonzola polenta, ...

RK Wine & Jazz Fest

Join us for our newest Annual Event - Wine & Jazz Fest! Featuring Live Jazz & New Orleans Cajun Fare Saturday  |   July 25, 2026  |  6:00 pm This is our West Coast version of a New Orleans style Jazz Fest  (with an RK Twist)  Outdoor communal tables will be setup in a casual garden setting at a private residence in Venice, for a shared experience with friends old and new..  and Introducing a Local/LA Based Jazz Group The Ciaran Duff Quartet (playing approx 7pm to 9pm)  a young group of talented musicians from a menagerie of schools studying the art and playing regular gigs around the city keeping the art form of jazz ...

Stars of Paso Robles V

Thursday March 5, 2026 Join us for another exciting pop up wine dinner featuring perfectly aged selections of small production, highly acclaimed wines from one of the most exciting wine growing regions in the world –  Paso Robles.  Once again, we are featuring a special selection of small production, boutique wines that have been perfectly aged in the RK cellar, ready to drink at their peak FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  AMUSE BOUCHE - 6:30pm Warm Cambazola & Bacon Lardon lemon curd vinaigrette 2023 Kinero "Alice" Grenache Blanc DINNER - 7:00pm 1st Course Beef Tartar mustard caper sauce, quail egg, fresh dill cream of rainbow chard ...

Washington State Pop-Up Winer Dinner

Friday, February 13, 2026 Skip the crowds and join us for an amazing Valentines Eve wine dinner celebrating the best of Washington State wines.  This four course dinner will pair up some of our favorite Washington State wines with a special four course dinner created by Chef Noelle.  We are featuring a truly special selection of small production, boutique wines that have been perfectly aged in the RK cellar, ready to drink at their peak FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  AMUSE BOUCHE - 6:30pm Fried Oyster walnut cream sauce, fresh spinach NV Billecart-Salmon Le Rose Brut Champagne DINNER - 7:00pm 1st Course Ibérico Ham Wrapped Salmon cre...

Holiday Wine Pairing Guide

Holiday Wine Pairing Guide Holiday dinners present a prime time to try new wines with favorite recipes of old. Will it be ham, turkey, goose or prime rib? If you are looking for new wine pairings to complement your holiday meal, then look no further! Check out our choice of versatile whites and diverse reds that are sure to enhance your holiday gatherings, varietals picked for both their presence and adaptability. Wines to Serve with Turkey Turkey on its own presents a fairly straight-forward pairing partner, but who really eats turkey solo? Herb-filled stuffing, roasted veggies, rich sauces, and an assortment of savory sides manage to make their ...

Terms and Conditions

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions Comfort Gourmet LLC dba Rustic Kitchen, is a California corporation and operates the Website rustickitchen.la . These Terms and Conditions, together with any documents incorporated by reference (collectively, the "Terms"), govern your use of rustickitchen.la  (the "Website" or "Service").Please read these Terms carefully, as they set forth your legal rights and obligations. In particular, you agree to observe all applicable laws and regulations in all activities undertaken using rustickitchen.la.By using this Website, you affirm you are 21 or over. We do not sell or deliver alcohol to persons under the age of 21. ...

Holiday in California Wine Dinner

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH CALIFORNIA WINES RK POP-UP WINE DINNER Thursday, December 4, 2025   Join us for a fantastic wine dinner celebrating the best of California.  This four course dinner will pair up some of our favorite California's wines with a special dinner created by Chef Noelle and wines curated by Certified Sommelier John for an intimate evening of holiday cheer. FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  AMUSE BOUCHE - 6:30pm Almond Crusted Scallop cilantro pesto, tomato cream 2018 DuMOL Chloe Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Russian River Valley  DINNER - 7:00pm 1st Course Duck Rillettes orange cranberry jam, four onion bisque, gruyere ...