An Evening on the Beach

An Evening on the Beach will return to the Jonathan Beach Club on Thursday, September 13, 6pm.  The evening will be a memorable oceanside celebration of food, wine, specialty cocktails and live music as the summer sun sets over the ocean. Dress is casual and shoes are optional. 

Here is the event’s chef and menu line-up: 

Mimmo Bruno of Di Stefano Cheese: Mozzarella Bar, Fresh Ricotta, and Mascarpone


Carlos Cabrera of Petrossian:  Kumamoto Oyster with Caviar and Mignonette 

Zach Pollack of Alimento and Cosa Buona: BBQ Pork Belly Marco Polo in Lettuce Cups

Gino Angelini of Angelini Osteria: Farro Salad, Eggplant Parmigiana, Porchetta Leg with Tomato Gratin

Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel:  Spice Roasted Figs, House-made Buttermilk Farm Cheese, Buckwheat Honey and Red Walnuts

Ray Garcia of Broken Spanish:  Mushroom and Garlic Tacos with Chile de Arbol Salsa

Denis Crutchfield and Shannon Swindle of Craft Los Angeles: Pork Tenderloin and Early Girl Tomatoes, Lemon Verbena Sherbet and Fermented Summer Fruit


Hilary Henderson of CUT Beverly Hills:  Grilled New York Sirloin Steak, Caramelized White Corn, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and Tzatziki

Chris Feldmeier of Gabi James:  Assorted Gildas, Pan con Tomate

Jason McClain, Masa Endo, and Adina Rivera-Schaefer of The Jonathan Club:  Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Yankee Pot Roast Style, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Hummus, Artichoke and Radish Salad, Zatar Yogurt
Ora King Salmon Nigiri with Yuzu Juice and Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

Charles Olalia of Ma’am Sir: Grilled Tuna Collar with Vegetable Escabeche

Jude Parra-Sickels of Majordōmo: Plate Short Rib Ssäms with ssämjang and condiments

Miles Thompson of Michael’s Restaurant:  Grilled Quail 


Enrique Cuevas of Mikkeller DTLA:  House-smoked Rabbit Sausage, Bone Marrow, Chanterelle and Rabbit Jus 

Zak Walters of The Misfit and Ingo’s Tasty Diner: Grilled Turmeric Jidori Chicken Thighs with Hummus and Pickled Vegetables

Mark Peel of Prawn: Paella – Shrimp, Mussels, House-made Pork Sausage, and Shredded Spicy Chicken in a Saffron Broth, served over rice 

Brian Bornemann of Viale dei Romani: Wood Grilled Branzino with Pea Tendrils, Fennel and Three Lemon Sauce

Grilled Savoy Cabbage with Apple Cider Vinegar, Creme Fraiche, and Mustard Seeds

Dahlia Narvaez of Pizzeria Mozza, Osteria Mozza and Chi Spacca: Seasonal Slab Pie with Vanilla Gelato

Jonathan Grahm of Compartes Chocolates: Housemade Dark Chocolate with Fresh Fruits

Shawn Lickliter of Republique will present specialty cocktails  and there will be a martini bar complete with Petrossian caviar-stuffed olives.

Hermosa Brewing Company will present a selection of their local, craft beers.  

Vitners showcasing their wines include Allegretto Vineyard Resort,  Ascension Cellars, Beekeeper Cellars, Bonaccorsi Wine Company, Dr. Loosen Wines, Golden State Wine Co, Kalin Wines, Liquid Farm, Malibu Vineyards, The Malibu Vineyard, Navarro Vineyards, Nellcote, Red Car Wine, Revenant Winery, Ridgeview Estates, The 50 By 50, Trombetta Family Wines, Voyager Estate, and Workman Ayer. 

The evening will benefit St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, helping its mission of  providing 3,000 daily meals to feed homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents across greater Los Angeles.


For more information and tickets, please visit  https://www.eveningonthebeach.com/