FROM THE VALLEY TO THE BAY.
WEST COAST DELIGHTS.
We’re bringing the Bay to the Valley! Join us at ZuZu on Thursday, November 12 for a collaborative five-course dinner with beverage pairings. Executive Chef Russell LaCasce is teaming up with Chef Joseph Paire of Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley, California, for a special evening of food, wine and West Coast fun.
A timeless icon in the Berkeley Hills since 1915, Claremont Resort & Club blends historic charm with modern luxury. Together, Chef Russell and Chef Paire will bring a taste of the Bay Area to the Valley with an unforgettable evening of culinary collaboration.
Feeling extra hungry? Don’t miss the event at Claremont Resort & Club on Thursday, November 5. Chef Russell is bringing the ZuZu energy to California and collaborating with Chef Joseph on a five-course dinner — with wine pairings, of course.
A timeless icon in the Berkeley Hills since 1915, Claremont Resort & Club blends historic charm with modern luxury. Together, Chef Russell and Chef Paire will bring a taste of the Bay Area to the Valley with an unforgettable evening of culinary collaboration.
Feeling extra hungry? Don’t miss the event at Claremont Resort & Club on Thursday, November 5. Chef Russell is bringing the ZuZu energy to California and collaborating with Chef Joseph on a five-course dinner — with wine pairings, of course.
$139++ | reservations are required
Thursday, November 12 | 6 p.m.
in ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
Savor a delicious five-course collaborative menu from our own Executive Chef Russell LaCasce and Executive Chef Joseph Paire of Claremont Resort & Club.
GET YOUR TICKET
$139++ per person | reservations required
Menu
PASSED APPETIZERS
Ahi Tuna
mezcal, watermelon, stracciatella + pistachio
Chef Russell LaCasce
Pork Belly Steam Buns
honey hoisin, cucumber + scallion
Chef Russell LaCasce
Crispy Chicken Nugs
mumbo sauce
Chef Joseph Paire
Wild Mushroom Parfait
pickled mustard seed
Chef Joseph Paire
The Lovingood
tito’s handmade vodka, passoa, reàl passion fruit, lime juice, vanilla giffard + lamarca rose
Passion + Smoke Mezcal Margarita
lalo, aramas verde mezcal, liqor 43, real passion fruit, lime juice + aztec chocolate bitters
FIRST COURSE
Seared Diver Scallops
ajo blanco, blistered grapes + pimento oil
Chef Joseph Paire
Maverick Sauvignon Blanc
SECOND COURSE
Lobster + English Pea Dumplings
yuzu butter + chervil
Chef Russell LaCasce
Panthera Chardonnay
THIRD COURSE
Wild Mushroom Socarrat
carrot sofrito, paella rice + black garlic aioli
Chef Joseph Paire
Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon
FOURTH COURSE
Bone-In Beef Short Rib
butter-whipped potatoes, mushroom, tarragon, natural jus + giardiniera breadcrumb
Chef Russell LaCasce
Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon
DESSERT
Strawberry Shortcake
pistachio nougatine, vanilla bean chantilly + strawberries
Pastry Chef Maria Arenas
Tuesday, November 5 | 6 p.m.
in Limewood at Claremont Resort & Club | Berkeley, California
Savor a delicious five-course collaborative menu from Chef Joseph Paire of Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley, California and our own Executive Chef Russell LaCasce.
Dinner only | $155++ per person
Dinner with wine pairings | $240++ per person
reservations required
Menu
PASSED APPETIZERS
Ahi Tuna
mezcal, watermelon, stracciatella + pistachio
Chef Russell LaCasce
Pork Belly Steam Buns
honey hoisin, cucumber + scallion
Chef Russell LaCasce
Crispy Chicken Nugs
mumbo sauce
Chef Joseph Paire
Wild Mushroom Parfait
pickled mustard seed
Chef Joseph Paire
Golden Hour Cocktail
tito’s, belle de brillet, italicus, lemon juice, chamomile syrup, saline, lemon bitters + fee foam
Passion + Smoke Mezcal Margarita
lalo, aramas verde mezcal, liqor 43, real passion fruit, lime juice + aztec chocolate bitters
FIRST COURSE
Hamachi + Salmon Mosaic
carrot miso, kimchi powder, nori rice crispies + cracked sesame
Chef Russell LaCasce
Belle Glos 2023 Oeil de Pedrix Rose
SECOND COURSE
Koginut Squash + Mushroom Tartine
date, fennel + cana de oveja
Chef Joseph Paire
Orin Swift 2022 8yrs in the Desert Zinfindel
THIRD COURSE
Iberico Secreto Steak
smashed potato, salsa brava, mojo verde, aged manchego + fire-roasted tomato
Chef Russell LaCasce
Violet’s Paradise 2023 Monte Rosso Granache
FOURTH COURSE
Pan-Roasted Dorade
late-harvest cherry tomato confit, romesco sauce + fideos
Chef Joseph Paire
Domain Curry 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
DESSERT
Burnt Claremont Gold Honey Cake
caramelized apple ice cream
Chef Joseph Paire
Violet’s Paradise x Verasion Project Sparkling Wine
