Earl’s Chocolate & Wine Dinner

Earl’s New American is hosting an exceptional evening of food and wine.

Join Chef Evan Gentile and his culinary team for a chocolate-inspired four-course menu that complements a curated selection of  wines. This will be a casual and lively evening, limited to 45 guests. Reservations required. Must be 21 years or older.

Where: Hors d’Oeuvres at Upstairs Banquet Room; Dinner at Earl’s New American

When: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with sit-down dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $109 per person (inclusive of gratuity)

Pairing Menu

1st Course

Stuffed Shishito Pepper
Scallop shrimp farce, white chocolate, scallions, crispy shallot

Savory Profiteroles
pickled strawberries, coco kabocha squash custard

Bao Bun
Confit duck, chocolate kimchi aioli, pickled lotus root

Charcuterie Cheeseboard
Chocolate Capri cheese log, seasonal fruits & nuts, capicola, soppressata

Paired with: Brilla! Moscato Sparkling (NV) (Vento, Italy)

2nd Course

Stuffed Calamari
Mole sauce, ground pork, chimichurri, puffed sorghum, pickled turnip, Persian zucchini
Paired with: Bodegas Santo Cristo, Campo de Borja Garnacha Seleccíon (2023) (Spain, Garnacha)

3rd Course

Local Wagyu Brisket
Espresso-braised, house made ricotta, cocoa nibs “pastina risotto”, blood orange supremes, micro sorrel
Paired with: Vietti, Barbera d’ Asti Tre Vigne (2023) (Piedmont, Italy)

4th Course

Sacher Torte
Chocolate sponge cake, chocolate cream, raspberry rose confit
Paired with: Frog’s Leap, Flycatcher Red Wine (2023) (California)

Highlights from past wine dinners