Patina, the esteemed Relais & Châteaux property and flagship of Joachim Splichal’s Patina Restaurant Group located at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, continues its Wine Series in November 2011 with a Calera wine dinner on November 10 ($145 per person, including wine pairings, tax, and gratuity).
Winery Owner Josh Jensen will be in attendance, providing guests with firsthand insight into his winemaking process and showcasing the winery’s exceptional California-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 2008 and 2010 vintages. A champagne reception will start off the evening and be followed by a seasonal four-course menu from Executive Chef Tony Esnault, complementing wines such Calera Chardonnay, Central Coast, 2010; Calera Chardonnay, Mount Harlan, 2010; Calera Pinot Noir, Ryan Vineyard, 2008; Calera Pinot Noir, Jensen Vineyard 2008; and Calera Pinot Noir, Mills Vineyard 2008.
Guests attending the Calera Wine Dinner with Josh Jensen, Calera Winery Owner will enjoy the following five-course menu:
Marinated Hamachi
cucumber vinegar, avocado, crostini
Calera,Chardonnay, Central Coast, 2010
Wild Alaskan Halibut
fall vegetables pot au feux, ivory sauce
Calera, Chardonnay, Mount Harlan, 2010
Saddle of Millbrook Farm Venison
butternut squash, celeriac, pear, sauce poivrade
Calera, Pinot Noir, Ryan Vineyard, 2008
Calera, Pinot Noir, Jensen Vineyard 2008
Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
Calera,Pinot Noir, Mills Vineyard 2008
Hazelnut Cake
mascarpone mousse, griottine cherries, malt ice cream
Calera Viognier Doux
Later in the month, Esnault will celebrate Thanksgiving with a delightful four-course menu ($68 per person/$32 for children under 12, exclusive of tax and gratuity) featuring his take on a traditional turkey preparation: Golden Roasted Organic Turkey with wild mushroom stuffing, yams, and Brussels sprouts. The flavorful and moist turkey is prepared by deboning organic breasts and thighs, rolling them with aromatics such as garlic, sage, rosemary, and thyme, slowly cooking them separately at low temperature via sous vide, and finishing the dish with the above accompaniments. Additional highlights from the menu include Patina’s signature Maine Lobster Velouté, a seasonal Kabocha Squash Velouté, and a Poached Apple dessert. Suggested wine pairings and optional service from the restaurant’s Caviar or Cheese Guéridon are available à la carte.
WHEN: Patina Wine Series – Calera Wine Dinner
Thursday, November 10, 2011
6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:15 p.m. Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Noon – 8 p.m.
PRICING: Patina Wine Series – Calera Wine Dinner
$145 per person, inclusive of wine pairings, tax, and gratuity
Thanksgiving Dinner Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu
$68 per Adult, $32 per Child under 12, exclusive of tax and gratuity
Patina’s Private Dining Room and Chef’s Table available for
Holiday Parties, please call 213.972.3331 for pricing and more information
Full menus for both dinners are available on the Patina website
PATINA
141 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
ABOUT PATINA: Located in the spectacular Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, the flagship restaurant of Patina Restaurant Group expresses the highest culinary ideals of Chef and Founder Joachim Splichal. This Relais & Châteaux property pampers its guests with seasonal tasting menus, gourmet cheeses, caviar service, and an award-winning wine list. The recipient of a prestigious Michelin star as well as a rare four-star review from the Los Angeles Times, Patina features a private dining room, stylish late-night cocktail bar, and impeccable service, and defines luxury dining on the West Coast.
