Please join us on February 9th as we meet at the beautiful
Nestled in the heart of Torrey Pines on nine acres, this luxury hotel and spa respects and reflects the history of the former equestrian estate. Rustic, natural materials are emphasized and are integrated into lush surroundings of native citrus trees, brilliant Bougainville, quaint pathways, and outdoor fireplaces and water elements.
Our special event space consists of a private rose garden, two spacious courtyards, pool deck, and two elegant ballrooms. Our ballrooms are designed with soft earth tones: hand-woven carpets, Villeroy & Boch china, and Fili D’Oro linens. Specialty lighting and state of the art AV equipment are also featured. Prior to your wedding, pamper yourself and your bridal party with one of our fabulous treatments in the hotel’s 7,000 square foot spa or golfing at Torrey Pines Golf Course. As well, enjoy al fresco dining while relaxing by the pool. And, if you are feeling a bit adventurous take advantage of the nearby beaches, shopping, and a diverse array of restaurants and bars.
Dinner Menu:
STARTER
Cauliflower Soup with Curried Oil and Paprika
ENTREE
Prime Flat Iron Steak with Vegetable Gratin and Red Wine Sauce
OR VEGETARIAN ENTREE
Grilled Vegetable Stack with Parmesan Risotto, Balsamic Syrup, and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
DESSERT
Black Forest Cake with Raspberry Sauce
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Our educational program will be....
"Decadence Done Right: Pairing Wine with Desserts"
Join us for an educational program by Elaine Ardizzone, she will be discussing Winemaking 101, dessert wine styles, and how to pair sweets with wine. Mix & match bite-size sweets with various wine styles and learn what combinations work best.
BIO: Elaine Palminteri Ardizzone has been teaching wine and food classes since 1993 after receiving her Bachelor of Science from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. She has opened and operated multiple successful restaurants and businesses both in Colorado and San Diego, where she developed overall concepts, menus, and wine lists. She has worked as a wine importer of esoteric wines for Vin Divino, Ltd. and sold for distributors in Denver. Her multi-faceted experience in the hospitality industry and vast oenological knowledge makes her uniquely skilled to create and tailor food and beverage programs that educate and enhance the F&B experience as a whole. Elaine received her Certified Sommelier degree from the Court of Master Sommeliers and subsequently garnered the Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” every year from 1993 to 2004 for her outstanding wine lists. Elaine has taught Wine classes to Sommeliers at Disneyland and the Montage; students of the Prado School of Food & Wine; patrons of the Telluride Wine Festival, the San Diego Bay and Disney's California Food & Wine Festivals; and industry professionals in "Women In Wine" San Diego. We know her at NACE as the co-creator and co-founder of Sweet Cheeks Baking Co., a custom dessert company in San Diego.
Raffle Proceeds will be donated to
Our speaker, Elaine Ardizzone participates each year in this fundraising walk and raises money to fight breast cancer.
Complimentary valet parking, courtesy of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa.
* Please note: the "Directions" car icon on this webpage may not link to the correct address, instead CLICK HERE for correct directions.
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Raffle Prizes (so far...)
- 1 Night Stay at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, donated by Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
- Box of 40 Cookies by "410 Degrees", donated by 410 Degrees
- More raffle prizes to be announced...
Thanks to these companies for their contribution to this meeting:
Invite design by Brant Bender Photography and Rachel Welland of Bliss Events.
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