BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250208T020000Z DTEND:20250208T050000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:The Carmel Foundation Presents: Philanthropic Foodies Gourmet Food and Wine Event DESCRIPTION:Indulge your senses at The Carmel Foundation's annual Philanthropic Foodies gourmet dining experience\, an evening crafted to delight food and wine enthusiasts to benefit while supporting our neighbors aged 55 and better in aging successfully. This exquisite event takes place on Friday\, February 7\, 2025\, at 6:00 PM at the iconic La Playa Carmel.\n\nBegin your evening with a sparkling wine reception featuring internationally acclaimed wines from Caraccioli Cellars\, followed by a seated dinner showcasing a meticulously curated menu by La Playa's Executive Chef Boris Ilabaca. Each course is thoughtfully paired with fine wines from the renowned Chalone Vineyard.\n\nMenu and Pairings\n\n First Course:\n\n Roasted beets\, citrus\, pickled onion\, Carmel Valley ch vre\, and greens of fris e\, endive\, and radicchio with citrus vinaigrette.\n\n Paired with 2021 Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay Musqu .\n Second Course:\n\n Pan-seared scallops with butternut squash and beurre blanc.\n\n Paired with 2023 Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Chenin Blanc.\n\n (Vegetarian Option: Fried tofu "scallops" with beluga lentils and Thai yellow curry.)\n Entr e:\n\n Braised short rib with potato pur e\, seasonal vegetables\, and gremolata.\n\n Paired with your choice of 2022 Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Syrah or 2022 Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir Reserve.\n\n (Vegetarian Option: Spring Primavera with English peas\, wild mushrooms\, leeks\, homemade pasta\, herbs\, cream\, and parmesan.)\n Dessert:\n\n Apple Tart\, caramel\, vianilla bean ice cream\n\n Paired with 2021 Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Blanc\n\nEvent Details\n\nThe evening begins with the sparkling wine reception at 6:00 PM\, followed by the seated dinner at 6:45 PM. Tickets are $200 per guest\, and Foundation membership is not required to attend. Proceeds support The Carmel Foundation's mission to provide a vibrant community for adults 55 and older.\n\nSeating is limited\, so secure your reservation by January 29\, 2025. To RSVP\, call 831.620.8702 or email ocentis@carmelfoundation.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Indulge your senses at The Carmel Foundation&rsquo\;s annual Philanthropic Foodies gourmet dining experience\, an evening crafted to delight food and wine enthusiasts to benefit while supporting our neighbors aged 55 and better in aging successfully. This exquisite event takes place on Friday\, February 7\, 2025\, at 6:00 PM at the iconic La Playa Carmel.
\nBegin your evening with a sparkling wine reception featuring internationally acclaimed wines from Caraccioli Cellars\, followed by a seated dinner showcasing a meticulously curated menu by La Playa&rsquo\;s Executive Chef Boris Ilabaca. Each course is thoughtfully paired with fine wines from the renowned Chalone Vineyard.
\nMenu and Pairings\n\nEvent Details
\nThe evening begins with the sparkling wine reception at 6:00 PM\, followed by the seated dinner at 6:45 PM. Tickets are $200 per guest\, and Foundation membership is not required to attend. Proceeds support The Carmel Foundation&rsquo\;s mission to provide a vibrant community for adults 55 and older.
\nSeating is limited\, so secure your reservation by January 29\, 2025. To RSVP\, call 831.620.8702 or email ocentis@carmelfoundation.org. LOCATION:Camino Real & 8th\, Carmel UID:e.2640.54430 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260910T113457Z URL:https://members.carmelchamber.org/events/details/the-carmel-foundation-presents-philanthropic-foodies-gourmet-food-and-wine-event-54430 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR