Rombauer Winemaker's Dinner - Friday, October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026 06:00 PM until October 30, 2026 09:00 PM
Chef Jesus graduated from culinary school in Mexico and has been in the restaurant industry for 23 years. He also oversees the menu at Smith's Landing Seafood Grill along with Zephyr Grill & Bar with locations in Brentwood and Livermore. With winemaker’s dinners such as these, Chef Jesus says he enjoys the “challenge of finding the flavors and dishes that pair with the wines.”
One of the most versatile chefs in the area, Jesus enjoys regularly changing up the menu at all three restaurants he oversees, and owners Lynn and Randy Tei say “he does it all” — Italian cuisine, Chinese, American, French, Asian, and Mexican. For special events like the winemaker’s dinners, “he does a fantastic job bringing out the complex wine notes with his dishes,” Lynn said. A “foodie” at heart, when Jesus isn’t working, he lovingly tends to his herb garden and fruit trees. Over the years, Chef Jesus has collaborated with several local wineries, including Bloomfield Vineyards, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Rombauer Vineyards, and Silver Oak, to name a few.
Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 6pm
MENU
First Course: Poached Pear Salad - Saffron & white Wine | Arugula | Cheddar Cheese Crisp | Spiced Pepitas | Crispy Pancetta | Passion Fruit Honey Vinaigrette
Paired with 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley
Second Course: Manchego & Herb Crusted Halibut - Meyer Lemon & Vanilla Beurre Blanc | Vegetable Medley
Paired with 2024 Chardonnay, Carneros
Third Course: Conhiglioni - Bolognese Sauce | Truffle Mascarpone | Tomato Coulis
Paired with 2023 Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Fourth Course: Calabrian Cioppino Waffle - Clams & Shrimp | Wild Rice Waffle | Cioppino Style Sauce |Calabrian Compound Butter
Paired with 2023 Zinfandel, CA
Fifth Course: Parmesan & Pistachio Crusted Filet Mignon - Wild garlic | Asparagus| Potato-Tempura | Red Wine Demi Sauce
Paired with 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
GRAND FINALE: Carrot Cake Roll - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Carrot Sherbet | Merlot Caramel Sauce
Paired with 2023 Merlot, Napa Valley
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$135.00 Per Person
$27.00 - 20% Auto Gratuity
$15.80 - Sales Tax
$177.80 - GRAND TOTAL
NO CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS AFTER OCTOBER 23RD
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