SOLD OUT – JUSTIN Wine Dinner with Chefs Kaitlyn Weber, Jackson Kalb and Matt Peters
Date & Time
Friday, Oct 2
06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Location
Estancia - Olive Lawn
9700 N Torrey Pines Road, la Jolla, California,92037
Description
Join us for an evening of culinary excellence at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa during the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival. This exclusive wine-paired dinner spotlights Estancia’s Executive Chef Kaitlyn Weber and brings together two established restaurateurs for a one-night-only collaboration that showcases creativity, refined technique, and the vibrant flavors of the season.
Set in the elegant surroundings of Estancia’s coastal estate, the evening will feature a multi-course tasting menu designed by the chefs, with each dish paired with exceptional wines and curated spirits. Chef Jackson Kalb, whose ingredient-driven style and modern Italian influences have made him a standout in the Los Angeles dining scene, will bring his distinctive culinary perspective to the evening alongside Chef Kaitlyn Weber.
Throughout the night, guests will enjoy an intimate dining experience as the chefs present a series of inventive courses that celebrate each chef’s style and uniqueness, complemented by premium wine selections from JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery.
RECEPTION
Westland Distillery Whiskey
Reserva de la Familia Margarita
Featured Chef: Jackson Kalb
Tray Passed Bite: Polenta cake – kaluga caviar, brown butter, corn butterscotch, creme fraiche, borage
Featured Chef: Matt Peters
Tray Passed Bite: Hamachi Croustillant, Mushroom Kosho, Avocado, Finger Lime
Featured Chef: Katelyn Webber
Table Set Appetizers: Grilled & Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Mezze; Seasonal grilled and roasted vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, whipped feta, marinated olives, warm pita, herbs & house-pickled vegetables
Menu
Course #1
Featured Chef: Chef Katelyn Weber
Wine Pairing: JUSTIN Wines | 2025 Sauvignon Blanc
Dish: Raw Seafood | Bluefin Carpaccio; citrus kosho, green mango, thai basil, forbidden rice
Course #2
Featured Chef: Chef Jackson Kalb
Wine Pairing: JUSTIN Wines | 2024 Chardonnay
Dish: Pasta | Corn Cappelletti; “vacche rosse” parmigiano, brodo, binchotan charred scallion
Course #3
Featured Chef: Chef Mathew Peters
Wine Pairing: JUSTIN Wines | 2023 Cabernet
Dish: Main Protein | Charcoal Grilled Beef Rib Cap, Shishito-Almond Chili Crunch, Maitake Mushrooms, Carrots, Szechuan Peppercorn
Course #4 | DESSERT
Featured Chef: Estancia La Jolla
Wine Pairing: JUSTIN Wines | 2023 Reserve Cabernet
Dish: Dessert | Brown Butter Churro Tart, Mexican Chocolate Pot de Crème, Roasted Pineapple & Piloncillo Sorbet, Cafe de Olla Bonbon
Final Pour
Spirit: Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo
Headliners
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