Join us beneath the lights of the Moreton Fig Patio for an intimate, one-of-a-kind evening celebrating culinary creativity and the art of unexpected wine pairings.
USC Culinary Director Chef Hussain Zouhbi and Tabitha Alger, Southern California Manager for the Boisset Collection, have thoughtfully curated a four-course dinner paired with exceptional wines from the Jean-Charles Boisset Collection. Together, they invite guests on a playful culinary journey that challenges convention and explores what becomes possible when traditional pairing rules are set aside.
Throughout the evening, discover surprising combinations such as a delicate oyster dish paired with a bold, expressive Zinfandel and tender filet complemented by an elegant Chablis—along with additional unexpected pairings designed to intrigue the palate and spark conversation.
Tabitha will guide guests through each wine, sharing engaging stories and insights from Jean-Charles Boisset himself. The evening will also feature beautiful take-home gifts and an exclusive invitation to discover the JCB Wine Club and its special member benefits.
With limited seating, an enchanting outdoor setting, four inspired courses, and boundary-pushing wines, this is far more than dinner—it is an exclusive evening of discovery created especially for adventurous food and wine lovers.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | Moreton Fig Patio | 5 PM Cocktail Reception & Welcome Bites | 5:30 PM Wine-Paired Four-Course Dinner | Giveaways | Exclusive Wine Club Deals
Welcome Cocktail:
Alchemy 44
(Mocktail Alternative: Garden 108)
Tray Passed Bites:
White Anchovy
Seaweed Cone, Compressed Green Grape, Horseradish Labneh, and Chili Pearls
Duck Confit Croquette
Rose-Quince Gel, Crushed Pistachio
Sunchoke & Smoked Almond
Roasted Green Grape, Preserved Lemon, Buckwheat Sesame Tart
Dinner Menu
1st Course:
Kumamoto Oyster, Ume, Hibiscus Tea & DeLoach Zinfandel Air, Pink Peppercorn
(Vegan Alternative: Encapsulated Oyster Mushroom)
2nd Course:
Charred Little Gem Lettuce, Roasted Maitake Mushroom, Watercress, Celery Leaf, Parsley, Tarragon, Chervil, Green Herb Emulsion, Cranberry-Verjus Vinaigrette, Toasted Hazelnut
3rd course:
Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Celeriac–Potato Pavé, Glazed Baby Turnip, Chablis Beurre Blanc, Crispy Capers, Charred Green Onion Oil
(Vegan Alternative: Glazed Savoy Cabbage Roulade)
4th course:
Chocolate Tart, Black Cherry–Cassis Compote, Ganache of Valrhona Guanaja and California Olive Ranch Arbequina Olive Oil, Whipped Dark Chocolate, Espresso-Cacao Nibs, Mint Crème Glacée, Maldon Sea Salt