The Great American Road Trip Wine Dinner

Trek along historic Route 66!

On August 1st, join us at the Whittemore House for a five-course wine dinner featuring delicious Route 66 specialties from Santa Monica, Albuquerque and Flagstaff, plus a few surprises.*

The cost to attend is $85 per person. We will be accepting a limited number of reservations, so please make yours soon.
 

Menu


first course
Santa Monica, California
Lobster Spring Roll
lemon chili crisp

second course
Santa Monica, California
Chicken “Lollipop”
prickly pear BBQ, summer salad

third course
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Green Chili Cheeseburger Slider
fermented fries

fourth course
Adrian, Texas
Chicken Fried Steak
black pepper milk gravy, green beans

fifth course
St. Louis, Missouri
Gooey Butter Cake
vanilla frozen custard
 
*This event is full.

Date:
Friday, August 1st
Time: Cocktails at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm
Cost: $85 per person ($70 w/o alcohol), cocktails available for purchase
Service charge: 20%

Reservation deadline: Friday, July 25th, 3pm

Make a Reservation
 


Reservation Cancellation Policy Notice: 
Notice of cancellation is required 5 days in advance or charges will be assessed to your account for the event.

 

 

2025 Lineup


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Friday, February 7
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Friday, March 7
Season of Green Wine Dinner
Dishes focused on sustainability, the color green and homegrown vegetables

Friday, April 4
Balkan Wine Dinner
Delicacies from Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia and the Balkan Peninsula emphasizing strong flavors, spicy ingredients and pickled vegetables

Friday, May 2
Spring Harvest Feast Wine Dinner
A farm-to-table feast featuring the freshest spring vegetables and proteins

Friday, June 6
Spanish Basque Region Wine Dinner
Meats and fish prepared in a Basque tradition, featuring dishes such as pintxo

Friday, July 11
Vive la Révolution: Cuisine of the French Revolution Wine Dinner
Dishes from the French Revolution, with a focus on bread, porridges, seasonal fruits and vegetables

Friday, August 1
The Great American Road Trip: Trek Along Historic Route 66 Wine Dinner
Route 66 specialties from Santa Monica, Albuquerque and Flagstaff, plus a few surprises

Friday, September 5
An Exercise of Humility: Rustic Cuisine of Europe Wine Dinner
Simple and unrefined European cuisine traditionally prepared using local ingredients

Friday, October 3
Fall Harvest Feast Wine Dinner
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Friday, November 7
Piedmont Wine Dinner
Northern Italian fare reflecting the influence of French cuisine and the Slow Food movement through dishes such as agnolotti, tagliolini and cheeses

Friday, December 5
Winter Solstice Celebration Wine Dinner
Hearty and celebratory dishes featuring deep winter flavors such as warm spices, pickled pantry items and braised meats