La Bella Romana Signature Wine Tasting & Chef Showcase

La Bella Romana Signature Wine Tasting & Chef Showcase

Join us on October 3, 2026 at 6pm at our Carol Stream location for our La Bella Romana Signature Wine Tasting and Chef Showcase!

Grab your friends, make it a date night, or just treat yourself to a fun night out and indulge in a 4 course plated meal perfectly paired with a unique wine chosen to enhance the flavors and aromas of the dish crafted by our very own Chef Douglas Yeomans!

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, a family-owned California winery founded by Jerry Lohr more than 50 years ago, will be with us showcasing some of their unique wines!

Here’s what to expect:

You will be greeted with a welcome wine while you enjoy a delicious, fall-inspired appetizer. Then you will be served a 4 course meal and you will be transported to a world of exquisite flavors and aromas.

Our very own executive chef, Chef Douglas Yeomans, who has been an executive chef for over 30 years, will be preparing a meal designed to satisfy every taste bud! Each course will be paired with wines that have been expertly chosen to compliment the dish.

You will hear from our chef about the meal you will enjoy and a wine expert to explain the different wines all imported from Italy -- the taste, the wine makers, discover the depths of the wines, and why they pair well! It is a great way to sample some wines we have on our shelves that you may have never tried before. 

You will leave delighted in a delicious meal and filled with wine (and some wine knowledge)! In addition we will have a goodie bag for each attendee and we will have some fun raffles! Attendees will enjoy exclusive discounts available that night only on the wines you just tasted.

This is a one of a kind dining experience that will combine delicious dishes, plenty of wine, and a lot of fun to create an unforgettable evening.

The Menu:

Salad

Pink Peppercorn Crusted Seared Ahi Crudo Salad over Peppery Arugula with Shaved Fennel, Fresh Citrus and Cara Cara Orange with Rose Pickled Red Onion, Candied Pistachio in a Toasted Garlic Citrus Pistachio Vinaigrette and Organic First Pressed Olive Oil

Pasta

Sausage & Peppers with Barese Sausage and Melrose Peppers over Fresh Fusilli Pasta in a Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce finished with Basil Pistou and Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Main

Mocha & Black Pepper Rubbed Roast Beef Tenderloin over Caramelized Fennel Fontina Risotto with Leek Wrapped Chardonnay Poached Ratatouille Bundles finished with Black Cherry Shiraz Demi Glacé, Chive Oil and Crispy Fried Leeks

Dessert

Roasted Cherry & Dark Chocolate Croissant Black Forest Bread Pudding over Burnt Cinnamon Crème Anglaise with House-made Buttermilk Custard, Cherry Cognac Compote, Fresh Berry and Chantilly Cream