Bern's Winefest: M. Chapoutier Dinner at Bern's Steak House

$475 per person (seats will be sold in groups of two)
Attire: Dressy Casual
*Complimentary valet parking at Bern's Steak House

Kick off our 28th annual Bern’s Winefest with an exclusive dinner in the Rhone Room at Bern’s Steak House, featuring the acclaimed wines of M. Chapoutier. Emilie Perrier, Icon Director with Folio Fine Wine Partners, will guide guests through a selection of special wines expertly paired with a five-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Chad Johnson and Chef de Cuisine Brent Hunt, concluding with an amazing dessert by Pastry Chef Hannah Thomas.

Passed Reception
M. Chapoutier Esteban Pilate Brut
Crispy Escargot – harissa aioli
Osetra Caviar & Egg Sandwich

First Course
M. Chapoutier Saint-Joseph Les Granits Blanc 2000
Vadouvan Lobster – radish, spring peas, goat’s milk beurre noisette

Second Course
M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers 2000
Pork Cheek – st. albans, morels, french onion jus, black truffle

Third Course
M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac 2012
Aged Lamb Loin – tomato, zucchini, pine nut, herbs

Fourth Course
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2013
Dry-Aged Beef Tenderloin – back rib, turnip, rye, paprika

Fifth Course
M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2012
Black Forest – dark chocolate mousse, kirsch gel, rosemary soil, cherry and red currant sorbet

*Please note that due to the format of this dinner; allergies and dietary substitutions cannot be accommodated. Menu items are subject to availability and may change without notice.

All guests must be 21+ and tickets are non-transferrable.

The Laxer Family Foundation is a charitable foundation that provides the opportunity to raise money through events that foster a more inclusive and cooperative youth culture while cultivating the advancement of the next generation of culinary leaders through scholarships. Since 1997, Bern’s Winefest has been the main fundraising event for the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship. Through the James Beard Foundation selection process, funds are awarded to individuals from the state of Florida in one of three disciplines: Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Viticulture. A portion of the proceeds raised through this event will go directly to the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information about our organization, please visit our website;.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bern's Steak House, 1208 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, United States