Rombauer Winemaker's Dinner - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Chef Jesus graduated from culinary school in Mexico and has been in the restaurant industry for 23 years. He also oversees the menu at Zephyr Grill’s locations in Livermore and Brentwood. With winemaker’s dinners such as these, Chef Jesus says he enjoys the “challenge of finding the flavors and dishes that pair with the wines.” 

One of the most versatile chefs in the area, Jesus enjoys regularly changing up the menu at all three restaurants he oversees, and owners Lynn and Randy Tei say “he does it all” — Italian cuisine, Chinese, American, French, Asian, and Mexican. For special events like the winemaker’s dinners, “he does a fantastic job bringing out the complex wine notes with his dishes,” Lynn said. A “foodie” at heart, when Jesus isn’t working, he lovingly tends to his herb garden and fruit trees. Over the years, Chef Jesus has collaborated with several local wineries, including Bloomfield Vineyards, Rombauer Vineyards, and Silver Oak, to name a few.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 @ 6pm

MENU

First Course:  Poached Pear Salad - Saffron & white Wine | Arugula | Cheddar Cheese Crisp | Spiced Pepitas | Crispy Pancetta | Passion Fruit Honey Vinaigrette

Paired with 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma / Napa

Second Course: Manchego & Herb Crusted Halibut - Meyer Lemon & Vanilla Beurre Blanc | Vegetable Medley

Paired with 2024 Chardonnay, Carneros

Third Course: Connhiglioni - Bolognese Sauce | Truffle Mascarpone | Tomato Coulis

Paired with 2023 Pinot Noir, Napa Valley 

Fourth Course: Calabrian Cioppino Waffle - Clams & Shrimp | Wild Rice Waffle | Cioppino Style Sauce |Calabrian Compound Butter 

Paired with 2023 Zinfandel, CA

Fifth Course:  Parmesan & Pistachio Crusted Filet Mignon - Wild garlic | Asparagus| Potato-Tempura | Red Wine Demi Sauce

Paired with 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

GRAND FINALE:  Carrot Cake Roll - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Carrot Sherbet | Merlot Caramel Sauce 

Paired with 2021 Merlot, Napa Valley

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$135.00 Per Person

$27.00 - 20% Auto Gratuity

$14.18 - Sales Tax

$176.18- GRAND TOTAL

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