This past April I had the opportunity to learn the basics of French cuisine at the Paul Bose Institut in Ecully, France. Enjoy a 5 course meal of some of my favorite dishes as well as the amazing stories of how they came about. I will be sampling 2 of my favorite French wines will the meal. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage for yourself or to share with the table.

***Unfortunately I will not be able to accommodate vegetarians, vegans or GF clients for this dining experience. 

Grab tickets here: https://www.huckleberryblooms.com/workshops/

Vegetarian Eats & Fresh Beats

Join us for an evening of cultivating community & culinary creativity!  In Season's garden oasis is the ideal backdrop for an evening of camaraderie & cocktails featuring Eggplant!

In line with the Farm-to-Fork movement, the vegetarian menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients, most grown at In Season.

 Lauren puts a distinctive and fresh spin on seasonal fare.  Lauren's talents aren't exclusive to her culinary expertise; she's also a sommelier and cheesemonger.

Craft beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase to enliven the festivities.  Fresh beats by Plural Music.

Recreate the magic at home!  In Season will offer pre-made produce bags with Lauren's recipe cards available for purchase.  See you there

Grab Tickets Here: http://greentable3.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138885220

Menu

Enjoy a contemporary, organic middle eastern dinner in the heart of San Francisco. This 4 course meal is inspired by the Lebanese dishes I grew up cooking and eating with a modern twist. Enjoy a night filled with my favorite beats and mediterranean dishes in the city by the bay.
All produce is sourced from my local farmers market.

Grab Tickets Here: https://www.eatwith.com/event/42546/

MEZZA

Hummus, Burnt eggplant & tahini dip w/ toasted Z'aatar pita

Aperol based bubbly cocktail included

SOMETHING WARM

Caramelized onions, Lentil & Jasmine Rice bowl with Strained Yogurt & Pickled radishes

STREET MEATS

Lamb & Beef Kefta, Crispy Falafel and Laham Ajeen (Lebanese Empanada) with all the fixings.

Wine pairing included

DESSERT BY LIV HUBBART

TBD

Hafla translates to "warm gathering." Enjoy a collaboration between Israeli and Lebanese cuisine, in a unique interpretation of classic dishes in celebration of food, culture, music and dance in the heart of San Francisco. Expect a family style feast in a room filled with enticing aromas, belly dance, friends and many more surprises.

Grab Tickets here: https://www.eatwith.com/event/48723/
*Full bar service is available on-site at the venue.

MARHABA

Welcome Starters

Selection of breads, Middle Eastern dips and assorted salads.

FIRST

Chraime - White Fish

North African in origin this is a white fish prepared in spicy tomato sauce.

MAIN

Marinated Lamb Chop & Leg of Lamb

Cherry molasses and pistachio marinade, served with rice, assorted fresh salad and pita.

DESSERT

Sweet Spread

Unique flavors and textures common to both Lebanese and Israeli dessert varietals.

Menu

Hafla translates to "warm gathering." Enjoy a collaboration between Israeli and Lebanese cuisine, in a unique interpretation of classic dishes in celebration of food, culture, music and dance in the heart of San Francisco. Expect a family style feast in a room filled with enticing aromas, belly dance, friends and many more surprises. White and red wine pairings included.

Grab tickets here: https://www.eatwith.com/event/48722/

*Full bar service is available on-site at the venue.

MARHABA

Welcome Starters

Selection of breads, Middle Eastern dips and assorted salads.

FIRST

Chraime - White Fish

North African in origin this is a white fish prepared in spicy tomato sauce.

MAIN

Marinated Lamb Chop & Leg of Lamb

Cherry molasses and pistachio marinade, served with rice, assorted fresh salad and pita.

DESSERT

Sweet Spread

Unique flavors and textures common to both Lebanese and Israeli dessert varietals.

Join us for our second installment of Green Table, an evening of cultivating community & culinary creativity!

Grab tickets here: http://greentable2.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138885226

Cocktail Time 6 - 6:45
Dinner 7 - 8
Mingle & Shop 8 - 9
The vegetarian menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients, most grown at In Season.

This time we feature the tomato! 
Discover the how & why of vegetarian dining, as Lauren discusses her cooking techniques. You'll also take home a recipe card of the nights dishes to recreate your own! 
Expect 2 small dishes, dessert, & artisan lemonades by Nirvana's. 

Summer craft cocktails, local beer, and wine by Deliberation Room (no host bar).
Local favorite DJ, Selecta MC will be spinning classic tunes all night.

An event not to be missed. Bella Vista is proud to host San Francisco based fishmonger and chef Don Mayfield and Sacramento based chef and cheesemonger Lauren O'Leary for an evening of unforgettable eats, drinks, music, and mingling. Don will be preparing the freshest Bay Area seafoods while Lauren recreates her favorite family recipes. Stockton DJ Marselus will be spinning the freshest tunes and Bella Vista bartenders will have drinks available for purchase including signature cocktails created by Don and Lauren.

Grab tickets here: https://www.eatwith.com/offering/16955/?eventId=48756

Oyster Bar

fresh: cocktail sauce, horseradish, mignonettes, ponzu
+ BBQ chipotle bourbon oysters

Lebanese Mezze

hummus + red pepper feta dip + cucumber mint yoghurt + hot pita + olives + Lebanese meat pies filled w/ onions, beef, and meyer lemon

Yakiniku

charred Monterey Bay squid, chili lime mayo, scallions

Sliders

lamb meatball, Grateful bread rolls, pickled red onion, cucumber, garlic tahini aioli
+ sumac potato chips, spicy curry ketchup

Poke

hamachi, sea asparagus, macadamia nuts

Ice Cream Cone

strawberry, vanilla bean, arak, pistachios

Menu

Indulge in a 4 course vegetarian- fusion menu inspired by traditional plant based dishes from Lebanon, India, Italy and Thailand.

Grab tickets here: https://www.eatwith.com/offering/16869/?eventId=48261

ITALY

plant based dish based on farmers market finds

INDIA

plant based dish based on farmers market finds

THAILAND

plant based dish based on farmers market finds

LEBANON

plant based dish based on farmers market finds

Impress your friends with your skills both in the glass and on the plate. Spirit Horse Vineyards owner Heather Rader and Chef, Cheesemonger and Sommelier Lauren O’Leary will ignite your senses as you progress through 5 local, boutique wine varietals and gourmet food pairings. You will learn to identify notes in wine by the same world-class method shown in the documentary "Somm". With each, we will pair an elegant bite, sourced at the peak of ripeness from our local farmers market. We will give you the skills on how to pair food and wine in a way that enhances the entire experience. Not to be missed!

Grab tickets here: https://www.eatwith.com/offering/16869/?eventId=48261

CREMANT DE BORDEAUX

Paired w/ something sourced from my local farmers market.

Dish TBD

2013 PINOT GRIGIO

Paired w/ something sourced from my local farmers market.

Dish TBD

2015 ALBARINO

Paired w/ something sourced from my local farmers market

Dish TBD

2009 NAPA VALLEY SINGLE VINEYARD CABERNET FRANC

Paired w/ something sourced from my local farmers market

Dish TBD

2009 NAPA VALLEY SINGLE VINEYARD PETITE SIRAH

Paired e/ something sourced from my local farmers market

Dish TBD

GREEN TABLE is a 3 part series, cultivating community & culinary creativity.  In Season's garden oasis is the ideal backdrop for an evening of camaraderie & cocktails.  Chef Lauren O'Leary puts a distinctive and fresh spin on seasonal, vegetarian fare showcasing 1 fruit or vegetable each month.  Fresh beats by Plural Music.  No host bar.

WHEN May 26th- featuring local strawberries in a Vegan Thai dish- 

FUTURE June 23, July 21,  6-9pm

WHERE In Season, 215 E Alpine Ave. in Stockton, CA 95204

Buy Tickets here: http://greentable.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138885475

Hafla translates to "warm gathering." Enjoy a collaboration between Israeli and Lebanese cuisine, in a unique interpretation of classic dishes in celebration of food, culture, music and dance in the heart of San Francisco. Expect a family style feast in a room filled with enticing aromas, belly dance, friends and many more surprises.
White and red wine pairings included

MARHABA

welcome appetizers of breads, middle eastern dips and assorted salads paired w/ blood orange and arak

FIRST

Chraime: White fish in spicy tomato sauce. North African origin. A fish dish prepared in tomato sauce

MAIN

cherry molasses and pistachio marinated lamb leg and chops served with rice, salads and pita

DESSERT

Unique dessert experience with different textures and flavors you will see in both Lebanon and Israel

Buy tickets here: https://www.eatwith.com/offering/16400/?eventId=43494

Menu

Treat yourself to a wine and cheese pairing class by sommelier and cheesemonger, Lauren Rose, featuring beautiful blooms by BloomThat! The evening will include a tablescape of cheeses, charcuterie, and accompaniments from all corners of the globe with a guided blind tasting class of 3 wines. After class indulge in the “perfect toast," featuring local creamery cheese with bloom-inspired accents.
 

Table lined with cheese, charcuterie, and accompaniments

Guided blind tasting of 3 wines

A plated "perfect toast"

Buy Tickets here: https://www.eatwith.com/event/39652/

Menu

Come and enjoy and celebratory evening with two of SF's favorite supper club chefs, Don the Sustainable Fishmonger and Lauren of Lomade! Let's eat, drink, mingle, and throw up a cheers to the Irish and St. Patrick himself!

BBQ Oysters -bourbon, chipotle, butter-By Don 

Corned Beef sliders -beef, cabbage mint slaw & smoked paprika yoghurt-By Lauren 

Seasonal Ceviche local catch, citrus, fruit, chili,- By Don 

Empanada Bar -Beef, shallot and meyer lemon w/ topping and sauces- By Lauren 

Green humus -Edamame and green garlic hummus w/ toasted lavash- By Lauren 

Menu

Enjoy a contemporary, organic middle eastern dinner in the heart of San Francisco. This 4 course meal is inspired by the Lebanese dishes I grew up cooking and eating with a modern twist. Enjoy a night filled with my favorite beats and mediterranean dishes in the city by the bay.

All produce is sourced from my local farmers market.

MEZZA

Hummus, Burnt eggplant & tahini dip w/ toasted Z'aatar pita

Aperol based bubbly cocktail included

SOMETHING WARM

Caramelized onions, Lentil & Jasmine Rice bowl with Strained Yogurt & Pickled radishes

STREET MEATS

Lamb & Beef Kefta, Crispy Falafel and Laham Ajeen (Lebanese Empanada) with all the fixings.

Wine pairing included

FLOWER+ SALT

Homemade yogurt, wild flower honey and salted nuts

Buy Tickets here: https://www.eatwith.com/event/38987/

OCEAN ESCAPE – WATER GODDESS CEREMONY – CREATIVE REVOLUTION

Date: Fri. March 10
Time: 2pm – 10pm
Where: Opal Cliff Oasis – Capitola, CA

Dear Goddess: imagine a private ocean sanctuary, steps from the majestic Pacific, to take Art Alchemy to the next level…to paint your heart out, to gather as sisters with glorious cuisine and wine…to dive into her healing waters, to celebrate and remember what is true for you, to relax and do yoga surrounded by salt water luxury…you ready?

Spend the day at a private villa in Capitola with visual artist Erin Elizabeth, chef Lauren O’Leary, and yogini Katie Macrae. Immerse yourself in Pacific’s healing oasis. Water is life. This day retreat will focus on diving into healing waters to help revive the thriving life force that resides in all of us. Connect with this powerful source, and learn to create with it. Get away from the everyday, surround yourself with ocean beauty, focus in and let it out with paint. You may be surprised what you discover.

ART: Erin Elizabeth will lead a hands-on Art Alchemy experience painting with unique materials and elements, including the ocean. Learn more about Erin here.

FOOD AND WINE: Gather around the goddess table for a glamorous dinner created by Lauren O’Leary. She will take you around the world with beautiful food and wine your taste buds will dance to. Learn more about Lauren here.

WATER & GODDESS CEREMONY: When the stars are out and ready, Erin will lead you through a secret Water & Goddess Ceremony by the fire and ocean, that with our magic together, the true alchemy will take place.

YOGA: During free time in the afternoon, you’re welcome to take a Vinasya flow yoga class lead by Katie Macrae. Her compassion will sooth your heart and body.

The Itinerary:

Offered Fri. March 10, and Sat. March 11

• 2pm – Welcome cocktail
• 2:15pm – Head down to the beach for opening water ceremony
• 2:30-4:30pm – ART ALCHEMY with Erin Elizabeth
• 4:30-6:30pm – Free time/relax, continue painting, optional YOGA with Katie Macrae
• 6:30-7:00pm – Wine, appetizers, make your flower crown
• 7-8pm- GODDESS DINNER, multi course gourmet cuisine with Lauren O’Leary
• 8:30-10pm – GODDESS CEREMONY with Erin Elizabeth

Purchase tickets here: https://erinelizabeth.love/shop/friday-march-10-art-alchemy-day-retreat-back-to-center/

What to bring:

• Bouquet of your favorite flowers
• Welcome to bring wine or other favorite goddess potion to share
• DRESS CODE: white attire for goddess dinner and ceremony (white dress or white blouse/pants etc…)
• Painting clothes you don’t mind getting messy
• Yoga clothes (or clothes you can move in)
• Journal, swimsuit

More Details:

• All painting materials provided
• No painting experience necessary! Just bring YOU…
• Welcome cocktail, appetizers, wine pairings at dinner, goddess ceremony, yoga class included
• Must be age 21+ to attend
• Women only
• All sales final