Chef Joshua Holt is a Local Chef originally from Oceanside, CA with 20 years of culinary experience. Most recently Executive Chef at Rancho Valencia Resort in Rancho Santa Fe; he left the resort chef lifestyle to pursue more time with his growing family and now continues to expand on his passion for open fire cooking and smoking.
First Course
Seasonally Inspired Cheese| Cranberry Compote & Winter Garnish
paired with 2021 BALLARD CANYON ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Second Course
Spiny Lobster | Charred Winter Citrus, Smoked Burrata & Fallbrook Avocado
paired with 2019 BIEN NACIDO CHARDONNAY
Third Course
Smoked Sweet Potato Bisque | Pomegranate & Rosemary Sea Salt
paired with 2022 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PINOT NOIR
Fourth course
Brandt Prime Rib Cap | Santa Maria Grilled w/ Vanilla Parsnip & Brussels w/ Beef Bacon
paired with 2019 HAPPY CANYON OF SANTA BARBARA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Fifth Course
Christmas Bread Pudding | Eggnog Ice Cream
paired with 2018 BALLARD CANYON ESTATE SYRAH
5-Course Wine Dinner $125 (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)
** Cancellations within 4 days of event will receive credit toward future dinner; cancellations within 48 hours of the event will not be refunded or credited. **