Culinary Events

Saturdays Memorial Day weekend through August 18^th, excluding July 14^th & July 28^th.

Complimentary – Resort Guests Only

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Chef Cal Stamenov is fortunate to have an extensive herb and vegetable gardens, vineyards, and fruit trees on our 28-acre estate. And diners at Lucia Restaurant & Bar are equally fortunate to be able to sample Chef Cal’s creations from our own backyard. Join Chef Cal and our gardener Mark Marino for a tour through our organic herb, vegetable & flower gardens and meet our resident honey bees. Whether it’s aromatic herbs, sweet torpedo onions, colorful rainbow chard, sweet honey or fresh-picked roses from our garden, the ingredients are the catalyst for Lucia’s flavorful, homegrown dishes.

12:00pm – 2:00pm

$75 per person, plus tax & gratuity

It’s a perfect Rosé kind of day in Carmel Valley. Hosted in our gorgeous Rose Garden, join us and raise a rosy-hued glass to toast summertime fun as we sample a selection of our most refreshing rosé wines paired with olives and cheese thoughtfully selected by our favorite monger Chef Cal Stamenov, along with tasty light bites, a seafood bar and summertime inspired desserts. 

11:00am – 2:00pm

$115 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Tomato lovers rejoice!  Championing the relationship between food and terroir, Chef Cal Stamenov brings the idea of farm-to-table back to the land with homegrown offerings from our local culinary artisans.  Sip a Bloody Mary while shucking oysters alongside local farmers, Dick and Bonnie Swank of Swank Farms as they guide you through more than eight varieties of their certified organic heirloom tomatoes.  After a reception in the sunshine, step into Lucia Restaurant for a garden inspired lunch buffet featuring Chef Cal’s Tomato Ratatouille, Carmel Valley Gazpacho, roasted free-range Sonoma Chicken and natural prime beef.  Enjoy the bounty of Carmel Valley wine country at this annual event!

12:00pm – 2:30pm

The rustic-chic design of Lucia Restaurant & Bar blends with a sunny Carmel Valley vibe complimented with alfresco seating, warm hospitality, and picturesque vista and vineyard views.  Enjoy live music and savory dishes highlighting the start of fall while our cocktail artisans serve up autumn inspired specialty hand-crafted cocktails.

1:00pm – 3:00pm

$85 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Join Bernardus Winery in marking prime time for the annual grape harvest in the heart of Carmel Valley wine country. Harvesting grapes is the first step towards the finished bottle and is the busiest time of year. The afternoon will pay homage to the season with grape stomping, barrel tasting, live music and a family-style barbecue lunch. We invite you to witness our harvest firsthand and celebrate the culmination of a year’s worth of work, care and expertise. Winemaker Dean DeKorth and Vineyard Manager Matt Shea host this afternoon in Ingrid’s Vineyard.

12:00pm - 2:00pm

$75 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Lucia Restaurant & Bar is defined by an everything-from-scratch ethos that turns pure ingredients into pure artistry.  Small-farm cheese mongers, heirloom fruit enthusiasts, local beer artisans and wine producers will converge for the ultimate showcase of flavor and style. Enjoy live music and a casual Carmel Valley afternoon in a sophisticated setting capturing sweeping vistas and vineyard views that you’ll long to return to.

11:00am – 3:00pm

Adults $95, Children ages 5-12 $32, plus tax & gratuity
(children 5 years and younger are complimentary)
Traditional Thanksgiving favorites accented with Chef Cal Stamenov’s signature cuisine.

6:30pm

$350 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Enjoy an evening of indulgence fireside in Lucia Restaurant.  Begin your evening with a glass of champagne or black truffle martini as you step behind the scenes into Chef Cal Stamenov’s award-winning kitchen for savory bites right “off the line”.  Winter’s decadent ingredients span from France’s black truffles, to Maine’s lobster, ranch raised Wagyu beef, Foie Gras, local golden chanterelles and more. Chef Cal combines these inspiring ingredients with Burgundies, Barolos and other rare wines from around the world to create the ultimate winter menu.  His decadent menu exemplifies how luxury ingredients can be preserved, reinterpreted and crafted into sophisticated and unforgettable dishes.  This is a highly anticipated event you won’t want to miss!

5:00pm - 9:00pm

$145 per person, plus tax & gratuity

An innovative four-course tasting menu combined with intimate fireside seating overlooking breathtaking mountain and vineyard views.

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4:00pm – 9:00pm

$145 per person, plus tax & gratuity

An innovative four-course tasting menu combined with intimate fireside seating overlooking breathtaking mountain and vineyard views.

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5:30pm – 9:30pm

6-COURSE TASTING MENU, $195 PER PERSON, PLUS TAX & GRATUITY
Ring in the New Year with a focus on healthy, seasonable, sustainable, yet decadently prepared fare. Savor the pleasure of what exceptional dining does for your soul.

11:00 - 2:30pm