About this Event
Experience the best of Italian cuisine with Chef Sal Marino at Marino Ristorante! Savor farm-to-table dishes perfectly paired with 18 wines.
Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience on Thursday, May 8th at 6:45PM. Learn from an expert and indulge in a one-of-a-kind dinner.
Dinner is $349 per person all inclusive | $375 after March 1 | $400 after April 1 | $500 at door
WINE LIST:
Arianna Occhipinti, 'SP68' Bianco, Sicily, Italy, 2023
Schiopetto, Ribolla Gialla, Friuli-Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy, 2021
Edi Keber, Collio Bianco, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2021
Emidio Pepe, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Italy, 2018
I Vigneri di Salvo Foti, ‘Aurora’, Etna Bianco Superiore, Sicily, Italy, 2023
La Stoppa, ‘Ageno’ Bianco Emilia IGT, Italy, 2020
Antonella Corda, Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy, 2020
Avignonesi, Rosso Di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy, 2022
Colli di Lapio di Romano Clelia, 'Donna Chiara' Irpinia Campi Taurasini, Campania, Italy, 2018
Bussola, 'Ca del Laito' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Veneto, Italy, 2019
Montesecondo, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Italy, 2021
Tenute Silvio Nardi, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, 2021
Paolo Bea, 'Pipparello' Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Umbria, Italy, 2018
Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, 2019
Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino White Label, Tuscany, Italy, 2018
Aldo Conterno, Barolo Bussia, Piedmont, Italy, 2017
Cavallotto, Bricco Boschis Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy, 2018
Damilano, Barolo Cannubi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy, 2018
One bottle per paying guest - aiming to sell out at 16 total guests with 18 wines.
Chef Sal prepares farm to table
*All dietary restrictions can be met with 72 hour advance notice.
Sal Marino grew up in the restaurant business, assisting his legendary father, Ciro Marino at Villa Capri and Marino Ristorante. After training at Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy, the younger Marino opened critically acclaimed Il Grano in Santa Monica. He and his family also operate a pair of informal trattorias called La Bottega Marino in Santa Monica and Larchmont Village. A passionate gardener, Marino grows as many as three dozen varieties of tomatoes at his home, which he features at Il Grano.
Marino Ristorante is deeply rooted in Hollywood since the late 1950’s when Ciro (Mario to friends) Marino landed in Hollywood and has ever since had generations of who’s who in the movie, record, art, political and business LA community at his tables. Today it is still family owned and given its warm welcome flavor by the second generation of Marinos, Mario in the dining room and brother Sal in the kitchen.
The decor is modern and comfortable with memorabilia from a 60 year career which all come together to create its appeal. Described by many marrying the quintessential NY Italian in Los Angeles for its history coupled with today’s seasonal menu, highlighting the best locally sourced ingredients and top notch freshest seafood available.
6001 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN, WINE EDUCATOR - 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY SERVICE
Ian discovered the wine industry at the ripe age of 21 while working for famous chefs such as Thomas Keller and then at 24 for Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles’ top dining rooms. The discovery of wine and his endless need for knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life, and his passion redirected his career from restaurants and hotels to vineyards and education. In 1995 LearnAboutWine.com was born, becoming the first website dedicated to wine education.
With over 25-years of experience traveling the wine world, Ian is a published author (Wiley Publications, 2002), has 10 vintages of top level winemaking on his resume at Beekeeper Cellars, and is considered one of the region's best wine educators. Ian’s push to evolve and his ability to pivot has produced a strata of new concepts such as, ZoomIntoWine.com (virtual education), Merchantofwine.com (the family’s online wine store), and now the return of in-person gatherings with LearnAboutWine.com - using all the great gathering spots in LA as potential venues.
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Dinner Policy
All tickets (including Deposits) are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wines do not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the event does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach potential. Fewer bottles will equal larger pours, so you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is understandable and appreciated, but does not qualify for a refund. If you are not well, you may ask for the food to be made available for togo or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason. Cost of ticketing fees and credit card fees are lost at purchase.
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NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES, FOOD RESTRICTIONS + LIMITATIONS INCLUDING BEVERAGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINE
*Please carefully review any programs you may be interested involving food/refreshment/beverages.
* All tickets are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wine at the dinner does not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the dinner does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach the minimum. Fewer bottles / larger pours - you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is not allowed, you may however take food to go - or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason.Unfortunately, refreshments and food & beverage substitutions are politely declined. We try our best to accommodate food limitations/restrictions, however, it is our policy is to inform you that we make no promises or guarantees of any particular food/ beverage accommodation, regardless of whether WineLA or our third-party venue is providing refreshments/ food and/or beverages.
We make no promises guarantees that if/ any refreshments/food and/or beverages are free of any allergens and/or health restricting products/elements.
We will not be held responsible/liable for/if any illness that may occur while consuming at his/her/their own free will and at his/her/their own discretion.
*Please be advised, outside food and beverage is not permitted at any of our events.
*Adult Participants must be 21 and over. Valid government issued ID required to attend this event. The entirety of the experience is important and vital for the enjoyment of all adult participants. Our private events are created for adults 21-years of age and older and unable to accommodate minors. Minors are not allowed into any of our events.
*ALL/ANY TICKET SALE IS FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/CREDITS/TRANSFERS BETWEEN OUR PROGRAMS.
Your ticket ownership is transferable: pass your ticket on to family/friends at your own discretion, and at no additional cost. Email us - [email protected]
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Marino Restaurant, 6001 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, United States
USD 366.95
