A Culinary Experience with Chef Tracy Thomas: Love at First Bite

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and connection at Love at First Bite, a chef-driven five-course wine pairing dinner designed to indulge the senses and spark conversation.

Join Chef Tracy Thomas for an intimate, elevated dining experience featuring a thoughtfully curated menu paired with exceptional wines. Each course is crafted to highlight balance, technique, and flavor, with wine selections chosen to complement—not overpower—the dish. Throughout the evening, Chef Tracy will guide guests through the pairings with live commentary, blending culinary insight, approachable wine education, and lighthearted humor.

This experience is more than dinner—it’s a journey. From a sparkling welcome to a decadent chocolate finale, guests will enjoy an evening that feels romantic, refined, and effortlessly fun.

What to Expect:

• Five-course prix fixe dinner
• Expertly paired wines with each course
• Live chef commentary with wine education
• Upscale, intimate Valentine’s Day atmosphere
• Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options available with advance notice

Perfect for couples, friends, and wine lovers alike, Love at First Bite is designed for those who appreciate great food, great wine, and great company.

Tickets: $125 per person
Limited seating available. Advance purchase required.

Info: Butter-Poached Lobster Crostini

Whipped lemon ricotta, Calabrian chili oil, micro herbs

Wine Pairing: Sparkling Brut Cava

Info: Roasted Pear & Baby Arugula Salad

Candied walnuts, shaved aged gouda, pomegranate vinaigrette

Wine Pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay

Info: Crab & Shrimp Ravioli

Sweet corn cream, tarragon beurre blanc

Wine Pairing: Oaked Chardonnay

Info: Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Truffle mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, red wine demi

Wine Pairing: Merlot-Based Red Blend

Info: Chocolate Lava Cake

Raspberry coulis, vanilla bean crème anglaise

Wine Pairing: Dessert Wine Ruby Port

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