Tasting: The French Bistro Wine List with Alicia Barrett

Step into a classic French bistro, grab a complimentary seasonal cocktail, and discover the wines that generations of French diners have enjoyed alongside good food, lively conversation, and everyday life. In this guided tasting, sommeliere Alicia Barrett will explore five quintessential French wines from some of the country’s most iconic regions, from the crisp whites of the Loire Valley to the easy-drinking reds of Beaujolais and the Rhône. 

Book Talk & Tasting: The Lao Kitchen with Chef Saeng Douangdara

The Alliance is thrilled to welcome Los Angeles-based Lao-American chef, content creator, and activist Saeng Douangdara for a talk about his new cookbook, The Lao Kitchen: Lao Flavors & Stories Told Through Family Recipes.

Lecture & Tasting: Moroccan Cuisine with Dave Patera

The Alliance is delighted to welcome MasterChef’s Dave Patera for a talk about Moroccan cuisine! Dave is a food creator, recipe developer, the founder of online marketplace North African bsaha, and the force behind DinnersWithDave, a social media channel dedicated to sharing the rich heritage of the Moroccan and North African kitchen. During this special program, he’ll speak about his experience as part of Team Africa on MasterChef Global Gauntlet, his mission to show the world that Moroccan food is more than just couscous and tagine, and his inspiration: his Algerian grandmother Henrietta.

Tasting: Wine 101—Beyond Champagne with Cedar Stoltenow

Join us for a beginner-level wine tasting featuring sommelière Cedar Stoltenow, where we’ll go beyond Champange to discover French fizz from other regions! This accessible tasting is aimed at those who are new to wine and are looking to begin their tasting journey.

Tasting: A Wine for Every Side with Cedar Stoltenow

Take your holiday entertaining to the next level with French wine pairings for every accompagnementon the menu! Join us for this intermediate-level wine tasting featuring sommelière Cedar Stoltenow, where you’ll discover wines that pair well with traditional holiday sides—and why.

Tasting & Film Screening: Champagne, Chocolat & Chabrol

Join us for a sparkling cinema soirée featuring two films by French director Claude Chabrol: 1967 crime thriller** Le scandale (The Champagne Murders)** and 2000 psychological thriller Merci pour le chocolat (Nightcap).

Tasting: Annual Grand Champagne Tasting with Alicia Barrett

Join us for our most anticipated wine event of the year: an in-depth tasting dedicated to the world’s most celebrated sparkling wine. This annual seminar explores the remarkable diversity of Champagne through a curated selection of grower and house Champagnes, showcasing the region’s unique terroirs, grape varieties, production methods, and styles. From Blanc de Blancs to rosé, vintage expressions to prestige cuvées, we’ll examine what makes Champagne one of the world’s most complex and sought-after wines. Designed for experienced wine enthusiasts and Champagne lovers, this advanced tasting will delve into topics such as dosage, lees aging, village classification, and the evolving landscape of modern Champagne.