Skinner - Winemaker Dinner

Sam's By the Beach

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Skinner

Special Guests: Chris Pittenger (Winemaker)
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Hors D’Oeuvres
Roasted Figs
served with Walnuts & Blue Cheese
House Smokes Scotch Salmon
served with Fresh Dill
2010 Grenache Blanc

1st Course
Grilled Bay Scallops
served with Fresh Herbs &
White Balsamic Dressing
2008 & 2009 Seven Generations

2nd Course
Jidori Chicken Soup
served with Rhubarb & Dry Herbs
2009 Grenache

3rd Course
Oxtail Ravioli
served with Green Lentil
in Light Tomato sauce
2008 Eighteen Sixty One

4th Course
Marinated Grilled Venison
    served with Fresh Boysenberry
  and White Pepper Corn Sauce 
2007 El Dorado Syrah

                                                                 
    5th Course
   Caramelized Anjou Pear
   served with Espresso Chocolate Sauce
  2007 Stony Creek Syrah

$95/person,
inclusive of tax and gratuity.
Prepaid reservations are essential,
as seating is limited.

Sam’s by the Beach
108 West Channel Road
Santa Monica
(East of Pacific Coast Highway)
SAM’SBYTHEBEACH.COM
310.230.9100
samsbythebeach@yahoo.com

Tuna Feast & Burgundy Wines...

Sam's By The Beach

 Present

Tuna Feast & Burgundy Wines
Celebrating Sam’s 11Th Year Anniversary
Wednesday August 3Rd & Thursday August 4Th, 2011
Hors D’Oeuvres & Champagne Toast
Jaffelin Cremant De Bourgogne Blanc De Blanc

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1st course
(Combination)
Pickled Albacore Tuna with Boiled Egg & Olives
Albacore Tuna Tartar with Radish & Cucumber
Jaffelin Chablis 2009

2nd course
(Combination)
Smoked Amberjack Tuna Bruschetta with Green Onion Spread
Sashimi of Amberjack Tuna with Oba Leaves and Avocado
Jaffelin Pouilly Fuisse 2007

3rd course
(Combination)
Yellow Fin Tuna with Pickled Red Onion Salsa
Yellow Fin Tuna with Japanese Yam and Spicy Saffron Aioli
Jaffelin Puligny Montrachet 2007

4th course
(Combination)
Blue Fin Tuna Mediterranean Style with Fava Bean
Blue Fin Tuna Sushi Style with Fresh Wasabi & Ginger
Jaffelin Chassagne Montrachet 2008

5th course
Poached Fresh Nectarine with Green Tea Ice Cream
Jaffelin Cremant De Bourgogne Blanc De Blanc
($89.00 Per Person)

Mothers Day Special!

Mother’s Day Special
Sunday May 8th, 2011

MENU

Purée of Fennel & Blood Orange Soup
Drizzled with Olive Oil & Aromatic Spice

Fresh Louisiana Soft Shell Crab Appetizer
Served with Grilled Fresh Corn, Sweet Peas and Wild Arugula in Mint Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese Ravioli
Home-Made Ravioli Served with Wild Mushroom & Fresh Fava Bean Sauce

Baked Wild Salmon Paupiette
Baked in Olive Oil and White Wine Sauce
With Spring Baby Vegetables & Fresh Thyme

Grilled Organic Kurobota Pork
Grilled Pork Tender Loin, Served Sliced with Pink & Green Pepper-Corn Sauce

Dessert

Almond Tulip Chocolate Mousse
Served with Fresh Raspberry Sauce & Seasonal Fruit 

Happy Mother’s Day from All of Us at Sam’s

A Wine Tasting Dinner

Sam’s by the Beach
 & 
Gourmet Wine Getaways

Present

A Wine Tasting Dinner

Featuring

 Cottonwood Canyon Winery

Santa Maria, CA

Host:  Peter D. Kerr, The Wine Consultant

Special Guest: Norman Beko, Proprietor/Winemaker

 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM

$95 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity

 The history of this family-owned, ultra-premium,boutique Santa Maria winery dates back to 1988 when the Beko family purchased a 78-acre estate located at the north end of the famous Foxen Canyon Trail.  The estate’s north-south planted vineyards date to the early 70’s, and their proximity to the ocean & its heavy marine influence give the grapes an extraordinarily long growing season.  Managed row by row, vine by vine, the hand-picked grapes result in   wines that are long lasting & age worthy, requiring a minimum of winemaker intervention.  In fact, Norm states that the high acidity of his fruit enables the wines to be enjoyed on release or to be allowed to age, generally outlasting the corks! 

Tonight, we’ll enjoy five of these great wines perfectly paired with outstanding cuisine from the culinary team at Sam’s.  We are privileged to have a rare Southern California appearance by the man behind these amazing wines.  If you have met Norm, you have already booked your reservation.  If not, don’t miss this opportunity to learn, first-hand, about the history of Cottonwood Canyon and the art of winemaking.

HORS D’OEUVRES

Sam’s Selection of Special Appetizers

2009 Bistro Rosé of Syrah (pre-release)

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Salmon Soufflé with Cilantro Beurre Blanc

2004 Barrel Select Chardonnay, Santa Maria

Cremini Mushroom & Fontina Cheese Confit with Wild Rice  

2002 Sharon’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

2004 Michelle’s Hillside Signature Pinot Noir

Wagyu Beef Tenderloin pounded & stuffed with fresh herbs
Braised with Cherry Tomato Sauce & served with Celery Root Gratin

2005 Estate Syrah

Chocolate Sabayon & Fresh Berries

Freshly brewed Coffee or Tea

Prepaid reservations are essential, as seating is limited. Cancellations will only be accepted up to 48 hours in advance.

Sam’s by the Beach; (310) 230-9100

108 West Channel Road, Santa Monica Canyon, CA 90402-1104

www.SamsbytheBeach.com

Save the Date! Cottonwood Canyon Winemaker Dinner...

Save The Date

Cottonwood Canyon Winemaker Dinner

 Sam's by the Beach is thrilled to announce an upcoming winemaker's dinner with renowned Santa Barbara County’s Wine Country's Cottonwood Canyon (Vineyard & Winery) on Tuesday, March 29th.

We are creating a special five-course Dinner menu, designed to pair with a selection of six Cottonwood Canyon premium wines. The dinner will be hosted by Owner and Winemaker Norm Beko.

Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery is a small ultra-premium winery located in Santa Maria Wine Valley, specializing in Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Noir. Founded in 1988 by the Beko family, Cottonwood Canyon joins traditional Burgundian wine-making practices with American ingenuity to produce age-worthy and memorable wines.


more details to come in regards to the wine selections and Dinner Menu!!


To make Reservations please call 310.230.9100

Sam's by the Beach 

310.230.9100 

Located 108 W Channel Rd Santa Monica, CA 90402

info@samsbythebeach.com

www.samsbythebeach.com

Romantic Valentine's Dinner...

VALENTINE’S DAY MENU

       

MONDAY FEBRUARY 14TH, 2011

Complimentary Hors D’Oeuvres

House Smoked Wild Red King Salmon with CrèmeFraiche & Cavia

Starter

             

Ginger Sweet Potato Purée Soup & Fresh Lime ~ 13.00

Fresh Fennel and Blood Orange Salad ~ 14.95

Served with Wild Arugula and Shaved Dry Ricotta Cheese in
Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

Mediterranean Scallop Salad ~ 18.95 

Served Baked on the shell with Fresh Corn and Sweet Peas in Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Lamb Sausage ~ 17.95

Served with grilled Polenta and braised Sweet Pepper in fresh Mint sauce

Main Course

Fresh Artichoke Lasagna ~ 26.00

Homemade Lasagna layered with fresh Artichoke & Ricotta Cheese

Served with roasted Tomato Couli Sauce

Mushroom Crusted Alaskan Halibut ~ 31.00

Oven Baked in Saffron, Sea Urchin & White winesauce served with baby vegetables

Grilled Organic Duck Breast ~ 32.00

Served with Fresh Huckleberries in Port Wine Sauce and Root Vegetables Gratin

                        

 Grilled Fillet Mignon ~ 35.00

Served with Fresh Black Truffle Sauce & Pink Peppercorn Mashed Potato

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse Heart in Fresh Raspberry Sauce ~ 13.00

Caramelized Fresh Peach with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream ~ 12.00

(Pre-Fixed Four Course Menu Available @ $75.00 per Person)

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic candle light dinner at Sam's by the Beach.

 ~Call today to make your reservation... 310.230.9100 or email samsbythebeach@yahoo.com

Reservations can also be made through our website www.samsbythebeach.com

Sam's by the Beach 

310.230.9100 

located 108 W Channel Rd Santa Monica, CA 90402

samsbythebeach@yahoo.com

www.samsbythebeach.com

Dine LA Restaurant Week!

Sam's by the Beach is participating in Dine LA Restaurant week. JANUARY 23-28 & JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 4, 2011 - Indulge yourself in a selection of specially priced three-course menus from  LA's top restaurants.

You can preview our menu for the event below. Call now to make your reservations 310.230.9100 or email info@samsbythebeach.com  We look forward to seeing you...

     

  Dine LA Pre Fix Dinner Menu 

January 23Rd - January 28Th 2011

STARTERS

(Choice of One)

Special Soup of the Day

Fresh Artichoke & Leek Salad

Served with Romaine Hearts & Shredded Carrots in Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

Marinated Grilled Sardine Salad

Served with Wild Arugula, Fennel & Heirloom Tomato in Horseradish Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSES

(Choice of One)

Sweet Corn & Ricotta Cheese Ravioli

Homemade Ravioli Served with Chanterelle Mushrooms & Fresh Fava Bean Sauce

Roasted Red King Salmon in Phyllo Dough

 Served with Braised Swiss-Chard topped with Fresh Dill & Lemon Sauce

Braised Kurobuta Pork Hind Shank 

Braised for {Six hours} with vegetables and herbs, Served with Aromatic Couscous

DESSERT

(Choice of One)

Sam’s Famous Bread Pudding & Vanilla Cream Sauce

Warm Dark Chocolate Mousse & Cherry Sauce

Special Homemade Sorbet of the day & fresh Berries

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Mom's 11th Annual Dinner

Dear Friends,

 I would like to invite you to

 "Mom's Annual Dinner" on Thursday January 13th, 2011.As most of you know for the past 10 years we have done this during my parents visits to the United States.My mother creates and cooks a "Special Home Style Middle Eastern" menu with the  delectable food that I grew up eating. 

Dinner will be served from 6 to 10 pm. Click here to view a copy of the menu for your review,

Cheers and Happy New Year!

Sam

Sam's by the Beach

Welcome to Sam's by the Beach...

Sam's by the Beach is located on 108 West Channel Road in Santa Monica
just East of Pacific Coast Highway

Reservations are suggested.
Please call: 310.230.9100 or email us at samsbythebeach@yahoo.com
Sam's is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday 5:30 - 10:30 pm

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