Events


Jacob Toft Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents…  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with With Special Guests Kelly & Jacob Toft Thursday February 23, 2023 - 7:00 pm FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL 2021 Jacob Toft Diana's Chardonnay Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands 1ST COURSE Roasted Beets, Cauliflower Nage, Crab and Fennel Cake, Mustard Cream 2021 Jacob Toft Kelly's Pinot Noir, Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands 2nd COURSE Cream of Leek and Mushroom Soup, Blue Cheese Crouton 2019  Jacob Toft Stolpmam Vineyard Syrah, Ballard Canyon Lamb ...

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  • January 31, 2023

New Years Eve Dinner 2022

Saturday, December 31, 2022 DINNER FOR TWO - MENU 1st Course - Appetizer (pick one each) Beer Battered Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Ricotta, Lemon Aioli Shrimp Bisque, Spicy Shrimp and Polenta Croquette, Crispy Shallots Duck Confit Rilletes, Tart Cherry Jam, Toasted Baguette, Fresh Thyme *Includes Glass of Sparkling Wine  [or beer] **Upgrade to a bottle of champagne and get 20% off 2nd Course (pick one each) Classic Whole Leaf Caesar, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Crostini, Fried White Anchovies [add butter poached lobster +18] Endive & Apple Salad, Cranberri...

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  • December 29, 2022

Marchesi di Barolo wine dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents…  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with With Special Guest - Valentina Abbona sixth generation to head the Marchesi di Barolo winery Thursday October 13, 2022 - 7:00 pm FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL 2021 Marchesi di Barolo Gavi di Gavi White Label 1ST COURSE Rock Shrimp Salad Niçoise Almond Crusted Zucchini Fritter, lemon crème fraiche 2019 Marchesi di Barolo Gavi di Gavi Black Label 2nd COURSE Bucatini Carbonara, quail egg, bacon lardon 2017 Marchesi di Barolo Servaj  Dolcetto Duck Sausage Risotto with ...

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  • September 17, 2022

Tablas Creek Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents…  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with With Special Guest - Jason Haas / GM & Partner Thursday September 29, 2022 - 7:00 pm FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL 2021 Patelin de Tablas Blanc 1ST COURSE Fried Oyster, spinach walnut cream sauce Warm Cambazola & Apple Carpaccio lemon vinaigrette, micro greens 2019  Esprit de Tablas Blanc 2nd COURSE Blueberry Mustard Glazed Pork Belly rainbow chard, garlic toast 2020 Tablas Creek Mourvèdre Veal Saltimbocca sweet corn cake, brown butter pan sauce 2019 Tablas ...

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  • September 2, 2022

Sojourn Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents…  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with With Special Guest - Randy Bennett / Winemaker & GM Thursday September 1, 2022 - 7:00 pm FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU Arrival 2021 Sojourn Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast First Course Albacore and Pear Crudo, chive oil, Vichyssoise with leeks and potatoes, crab ball, crème fraiche 2018 Sojourn Durell Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2nd Course Pan Seared Barramundi, olive herb Sauce, ricotta canalloni roasted red pepper sauce 2019 Sojourn Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir, ...

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  • August 3, 2022

Denner Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents…  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with Special Guest  Anthony Yount, Winemaker Thursday July 28, 2022 - 7:00 pm FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU Arrival 2020 Denner Vermintino 1st Course Pistachio Crusted Scallop, Lemon Cream Sauce,  Asian Pear Salad, Blue Cheese, Brioche Croutons 2020 Denner White Blend Theresa 2nd Course Pan roasted salmon, maitake mushroom pate, puff pastry, orange pomegranate wine sauce, yam puree 2019 Denner GSM Blend Ditch Digger Duck breast, lavender peppercorn sauce, silken potatoes 2...

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Ancien Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents…  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with Special Guest  Ken Bernards, Owner-Winemaker Thursday June 2, 2022 - 7:00 pm FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU 1st Course Grilled Peach and Blue Cheese Toast, Crab Cake, Shaved Fennel Salad, Meyer lemon sauce 2018 Ancien Pinot Gris Sangiacomo Vineyard  Carneros   2nd Course Charred Corn and Lobster Chowder, Smoky Tomato Cream, Candied Bacon 2018 Ancien Pinot Noir  Carneros Baked Stuffed Clams, Chorizo, Manchego, Fresh Thyme, Celery Root Puree 2019 Ancien Pinot Noir Jouissa...

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B. Wise Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents…  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery Special Guests  Massimo Monticelli, Winemaker Thursday|   April 28, 2022  |  7:00 pm FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  Arrival 2018 Ronda Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County  1st Course Crab Stuffed Deviled Egg, Caviar Garnish Layered Beet Napoleon, Lemon Goat Cheese, Crushed Hazelnuts 2018 B. Wise Chardonnay, Nobles Vineyard, Fort Ross-Seaview  2nd Course Bacon Wrapped, Blue Cheese Stuffed Baby Portobello, Parmesan Toast 2018 B. Wise Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Veal Medallion, Green ...

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  • March 31, 2022

Montemar Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents…  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery ​Steve and Caryn Arrowood started making wine in their garage in 1991, and became a bonded winery in 2009.  Montemar sources all its fruit from top vineyards in Santa Barbara County by leasing specific blocks and controlling all aspects of farming.    Today, their son Kyle carries forward the family winemaking at Montemar and produces approximated 1400 cases per year, averaging less than 100 cases per lot.  Special Guests  Kyle Arrowood & Layne Johnson, Winemakers Thursday|  ...

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  • March 11, 2022

Valentines Dinner 2022

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  • February 11, 2022