The Lark presents a special dinner celebrating the Central Coast along with the restaurant’s landmark tenth anniversary on Thursday, August 24, 2023.This intimate event is a benefit for the James Beard Foundation, in support of their Good Food for Good® mission and programs around equity, sustainability and leadership. The dinner will be led by Executive Chef Jason Paluska and will feature a collaboration with James Beard award winners Nancy Silverton and Caroline Styne. The Lark, founded in 2013, holds significance as being the first fine dining restaurant that was established in the Funk Zone and remains the flagship of Acme Hospitality to date.
The celebration will commence with an hors d’oeuvres reception at the Santa Barbara Wine Collective. During the reception, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy local wines by three prominent women winemakers from Santa Barbara County. Sonja Magdevski from Casa Dumetz, Gretchen Voelcker from Luna Hart and Piazza Wines, and Sandra Newman from Cebada Wines, will be present to meet attendees and pour wine.
“At The Lark, we believe that food has the power to bring people together and build community. Since its inception, The Lark has remained focused on this mission to create a welcoming and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can connect over a shared meal,” states Sherry Villanueva, CEO and managing partner of Acme Hospitality, continuing, “We are committed to sourcing our ingredients from local farmers and producers, supporting sustainable and ethical practices and serving fresh, seasonal dishes that reflect the diversity of our community and the region in which we live. We strive to be an active and engaged member of our community, partnering with organizations like the James Beard Foundation that align with our values. Our goal is to not only provide a space for people to gather but also to give back and positively impact the world around us.”
The reception at Santa Barbara Wine Collective begins at 5:30 p.m. with a seated dinner at 6:30 p.m. to follow in The Lark’s private Pullman room. The menu is a collaborative design by Chefs Jason Paluska and Nancy Silverton. Wines to pair with each course are curated by Caroline Styne. Pricing for the dinner is $250 and includes wine pairings; taxes, gratuities and fees additional. Guests may pre-purchase tickets HERE.
Accommodations for The Lark’s special guests are generously provided by Hotel Californian.
100% of the proceeds raised from this benefit dinner will directly support the James Beard Foundation, providing critical funding for programs, helping theJames Beard Foundation achieve its Good Food for Good® mission. James Beard Foundation will use the proceeds at their discretion, targeting the programs that need support the most. Tickets for this event are extremely limited.
l-r Nancy Silverton, Jason Paluska & Caroline Styne
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