Spring Winemaker’s Dinner
featuring Chef Evan
Embark on a culinary journey at our Spring Winemaker’s Dinner, where Chef Evan Lewis takes center stage to curate a five-course extravaganza perfectly paired with five varietals of our exceptional single vineyard Santa Barbara County wines. Revel in the symphony of flavors as each course unfolds, showcasing the unique terroir of our vineyards. The highlight of the evening is the main course, a tantalizing Moroccan Lamb Tagine, rich with aromatic spices and succulent ingredients. For our vegetarian patrons, a thoughtfully crafted Eggplant alternative ensures that every palate is catered to with equal finesse. Join us for an enchanting evening where the artistry of Chef Evan Lewis and the elegance of our single vineyard wines converge, promising a dining experience that captures the essence of spring in every exquisite bite.
Menu
Pass Around Appetizers
Asparagus cigars with lemon aioli
Asparagus wrapped in lumpia with parmesan, fried to crispy perfection
Prosciutto wrapped Melon
Salty prosciutto meets sweet melon
Beef Carpaccio on crostini
Beef tenderloin seared, thinly sliced, served on crostini
with arugula tossed in lemon vinaigrette and topped with capers and parmesan
2022 Viognier, Camp 4 Vineyard
Los Olivios District
Second Course
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Creamy wild mushroom soup topped with pinot noir soaked mushrooms
2020 Grenache, Portico Hills Vineyard
Santa Barbara County
Third Course
Seared Sea Bass
Pan seared Chilean Sea Bass on a bed of rustic mashed red potatoes with caramelized leaks, topped with smoked butter beurre blanc sauce
2019 Pinot Noir Reserve, Radian Vineyard
Sta. Rita Hills
Fourth Course
Sweet and Savory Moroccan Tagine with couscous
Your choice of Eggplant or Lamb Tagine with herbs and stewed prunes served on a bed of Israeli couscous with sun dried tomatoes and almonds
2019 Syrah ma belle Sheri, Shokrian Vineyard, clone 7
Santa Barbara County
Dessert
Cherry Chocolate Pana Cota
with amaretto soaked cherries and toasted almonds
2019 Mourvedre, Camp 4 Vineyard
Los Olivos District
Date/Time
Date(s) – 05/07/2024
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: 860 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Evans Gourmet Restaurant
Evan’s Gourmet was created by Chef Evan Lewis’ lifelong passion for cooking and her sincere desire to help people maintain diets that are delicious, nutritious, and labor free.
Chef Lewis’ more than 30 years of culinary and nutritional experience is complemented by her intimate knowledge of cooking techniques from all over the world.
