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Henry’s Coastal Cuisine will host an Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m., bringing together acclaimed guest chefs for a multi-course evening in support of Bracken’s Kitchen.

Set on the oceanfront patio at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, the dinner highlights seasonal ingredients, thoughtful technique, and expertly paired Napa Valley wines, all tied to a meaningful cause. Tickets are $249 per guest, inclusive of service charge and parking, with $75 from each seat benefiting Bracken’s Kitchen and its mission to combat hunger and reduce food waste.

The evening begins with an oceanfront Champagne reception featuring Chef Bill Bracken, followed by a five-course menu paired with premier Napa wines:

Amuse
Kaluga caviar, roasted onion purée, society garlic flowers
Louis de Sacy Brut Original Champagne

First course by Benoit LaFleche
Summer squash and zucchini roll with poached lobster farce, creamy white wine and vadouvan reduction, citrus oil and fennel flowers
Double Diamond 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

Second course by Lewis Butler
Pan roasted Hokkaido scallops with lemon Yukon mousse, grilled baby gem, shellfish reduction and split buttermilk sauce
Robert Mondavi The Reserve Fumé Blanc 2023

Third course by Kris Kirk
Duck confit with blue corn polenta, spring vegetables and cabernet duck jus
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Main course by Michael Wilson
Dry-aged New York strip with butter-roasted morel mushrooms, vanilla bean infused mushroom purée, parmesan sunchoke dauphine, brown butter mulberry compote and port Béarnaise
To Kalon 2023 Highest Beauty

Dessert
Chocolate mousse tian with caramel, lime biscuit and Grand Marnier ice cream
Robert Mondavi Moscato D’Oro

This one-night experience celebrates culinary talent while supporting the ongoing work of Bracken’s Kitchen. Founded in 2013 by Chef Bill Bracken, the nonprofit transforms surplus food into nutritious meals, provides culinary training, and serves communities across Orange County, delivering more than 2.2 million meals to date.

Henry's Coastal Cuisine is at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel at 21100 CA-1, Huntington Beach. (714) 845-8000