The Carmel Foundation Philanthropic Foodies

Philanthropic Foodies

The Carmel Foundation has elevated the gourmet dinner experience with their signature “friendraiser” event, Philanthropic Foodies. The upscale dinner event is solely to celebrate supporters of the Foundation. There is no raffle, auction or ask. An exquisite gourmet diner, Friday, March 22, 2024, 6:00pm at beautiful La Playa Carmel will be prepared by La Playa Executive Chef Boris Ilabaca and paired with fine wines from Laird Family Estate. Laird Family wines are of elegance and polish, crafted to draw attention to detail, resulting in wines that are intended to be savored slowly so that their inherent intricacies may be recognized, each one reflective of its origin. The menu, envisioned and crafted by Chef Ilabaca, will start with a Salad of Salinas Bitter Greens, served with 2021 Laird Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc, a second course of White Wine Poached Pears paired with 2019 Laird Red Hen Ranch Chardonnay, and a main course of Grilled Ribeye Steak with 2019 Laird Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. A vegetation option of English peas, artichoke barigoule & fava bean risotto must be specified at time of reservation. A champagne reception at 6:00pm, followed by the seated dinner at 6:45pm, is $165 per guest. All “friends” welcome. One does not need to be a Foundation member to attend. Please RSVP by March 8, 2024 to 831.620.8708 or carmelfoundation.org.