Spice Girls Dinner
All-Inclusive Food + Drink Experience
Join culinary stars Aarti Sequeira and Claudia Sandoval for a memorable evening that explores a compare and contrast tasting experiences with a fusion of dishes incorporating unique spices from India, Mexico and around the world. Enjoy a diverse selection of wines as Neeta Mittal, owner of LXV Wines in Paso Robles and talented curator of blended tasting experiences of spices and wines, expertly pairs her wines as well as wines from the Setting Wines portfolio.
*A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Feeding San Diego
Menu
Tray Passed Appetizers
Chef Claudia Sandoval: Heirloom Corn Infladita (GF) | My Abuela’s Refried Beans | Purslane | Salsa Macha
Chef Aarti Sequiera: Curry Leaf Hushpuppies | Coconut, Mustard Seeds | Hot Date Sauce
Wine Pairing
2023 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley
2021 Nebbiolo, GlenRose Vineyard
Chef Aarti Sequiera: Del Mar Chaat Salad | Mint | Tamarind | Black Salt | Chickpea Noodles
Wine Pairing
2o22 Eola Springs Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
2023 Blanc de Sangiovese, White Hawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara
Chef Claudia Sandoval: Roasted Poblano Vichyssoise | Cotija Cream | Chicharron Lardons
Wine Pairing
2022 Chehalem Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
2023 Sauv Blanc-Semillon, Vogelzang Vineyard, Santa Barbara
Chef Aarti Sequiera: Short Rib “Sukka” aka Mangalorean Hunters Curry | Coconut Rice | Herb Salad
Wine Pairing
2021 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley
2021 Meso Syrah from Bien Nacido
Fourth Course:
Chef Claudia Sandoval: Coconut Horchata Panna Cotta | Spiced Hibiscus Curd | Sesame Seed Pepitoria (Brittle)
Wine Pairing
2022 Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Monterey CA
