Epicurean Dinner Experience with Round Pond Estate Winery & Mystic Aquarium

Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a AAA Four Diamond hotel, is the only hotel with beachfront access in Connecticut. Located adjacent to the Long Island Sound, guests at Madison Beach Hotel enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets. Featuring 33 guest rooms - 32 guest rooms overlook the Sound providing water views with furnished balconies.Madison Beach Hotel is located in the quintessential town of Madison which includes wonderful shops for shopping local, restaurants for dining, and recreation including bicycling, golf and kayaking. The Connecticut Wine Trail and the local breweries provide opportunities to explore the local towns.But you don't have to travel far from the hotel to enjoy culinary delights and relaxation. Our onsite restaurant, The Wharf provides exquisite culinary delights whether you choose al fresco dining on the porch, our dining room or the bar. Relax in our spa with a variety of treatments, or enjoy the beachfront with water activities including swimming and kayaking.

Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Exclusive, curated multi-course wine dinner at Madison Beach Hotel with Round Pond Estate Winery, Mystic Aquarium. Menu by Chef Santos

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Join us for an exclusive, curated multi-course dinner prepared by our culinary team under the direction of Executive Chef Christophe Santos with wine pairings from <a href="https://www.roundpond.com/" title="https://www.roundpond.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Round Pond Estate Winery</a> (Rutherford, CA/Napa Valley). Sommeliers Erin Parker and Tanya Raisz with share why each wine is perfectly paired with Executive Chef Santos' menu.We’re welcoming special guests from the <a href="https://www.mysticaquarium.org/" title="https://www.mysticaquarium.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mystic Aquarium</a> to share their work in sustaining and protecting sea life. Don’t miss the critically endangered African Penguins who will make an appearance at the beginning of the event. Throughout the evening, you’ll also hear from Mystic Aquarium team members about their work to sustain and protect marine life, including these African Penguins—which is made possible through your generous support.Event begins promptly at 7 p.m. | Attire: JacketsThis ticketed and exclusive event has limited seating.

<h3>Dinner Menu</h3>Welcome Reception includes a selection of passed hors d'oeuvres and reception displays. Menu curated by Chef Christophe Santos. Dessert by Pastry Chef Lily Nodiff.Wine pairings included with each dinner course, selected from Round Pond Estate Winery portfolio.Passed Hors d’oeuvresCheese GougèresCitrus Marinated Chicken SkewerOyster, Sauvignon Blanc Granita, micro greensMini Croque Monsieur, Ham and GruyereCheese DisplaySelection of Californian and local cheeses like Humbolt fog goat cheese or Aged Cheddar accompanied by homemade salted butter, dry and fresh fruits, homemade preserve, nuts and crackersFirst CoursePoint Reyes Blue Cheese Tart, caramelized onions, bartlet pear, baby arugulaRound Pond Estate Sauvignon BlancSecond courseOven Roasted Sable Cod, charred romanesco, lemon verbena velouté, fried capersRound Pond Estate Rosato di NebbioloThird courseBraised Short Rib ‘Bourguignon’, roasted root vegetables, pearl onion, bacon, Cabernet Sauvignon sauceKith &amp; Kin Cabernet SauvignonFinal courseApple Crisp, Granny Smith apples, crumble topping, cinnamonKith &amp; Kin Chardonnay

PRICING:Reception and Dinner : $200.00 inclusive per person, includes all food and beverage, gratuity and sales tax.SEATING: Upon check out, please indicate your seating preferences and let us know if you are attending with a group, but purchasing tickets separately. We will do our best to accommodate all seating preferences. Seating is banquet-style accommodating 6 - 10 guests per table.Ticket Pricing DOES NOT includes EventBrite Processing Fees .

ABOUT EXECUTIVE CHEF CHRISTOPHE SANTOSChristophe Santos is a classically French-trained chef with nearly two decades of culinary experience that spans the globe. From his formative years under legendary chef Alain Ducasse at Michelin-starred Bar et Boeuf in Monte Carlo to leading prestigious kitchens including Bistro du Marché, and ÔToulouse, Santos has earned an enviable reputation for his hands-on leadership and seasonally inspired menus. As Executive Chef, he brings a passion for French technique, local ingredients, and elevated dining to the entire food and beverage program at Madison Beach Hotel, including its award-winning waterfront restaurant, The Wharf Restaurant.

ABOUT PASTRY CHEF LILY NODIFFLily is classically trained baking and pastry chef from the esteemed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Her professional life has brought her to New York, Ireland, South Carolina, and finally to Connecticut and Madison Beach Hotel. Lily's goal is to always provide beautiful and delicious desserts for the guests' enjoyment.

ABOUT ERIN PARKER Erin began pursuing a career in wine in the fall of 2011 in a sales role with Perfecta Wine Co. where she spent 8 years selling a boutique wine portfolio in New Hampshire, learning the industry and achieving WSET Level 3 Advanced and Level 2 Certified Sommelier through the Court of Masters.Momentum led her to immersive trips to California, Oregon, Washington, France, and Bulgaria that further ignited her passion for the wine and spirits industry. Her repertoire grew to working with innovative, craft gin distillers, and a wine-based portfolio with Pine State New Hampshire, where she managed a sales team, selling ultra premium wines…like Round Pond Estate!Erin now proudly represents the Napa and Rutherford based Round Pond portfolio in 14 states as Northeast Regional Sales Manager.Outside of wine, Erin enjoys knitting, reading, travel, and genuine human connection. Weekends are spent relaxing and adventuring with her husband of 10 years, and their 80lb couch potato Greyhound. Nothing beats good food, wine, and love.

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