Two New Multi-Course Dinner Experiences at the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

Chefs Todd English & Michael Mina are hosting two separate dinners, on two different nights (yay) before the Main Causeway event at the Food & Wine Classic this year. You do not have to be staying at the Swan and Dolphin or have tickets to the main Food & Wine Classic Causeway Events – in order to attend either of these special dinners.

The five course meals will be paired with adult beverages and each of the chefs will be on-hand to talk about each course and pairing. The dinners will not, however, take place at those chef’s restaurants – but in one of the first floor meeting rooms at the Swan Resort. That’s probably at good thing, because the convention serving staff are really great and the room will be set up so you can see and hear the chef better than you could in their restaurants.

I’m going to go over the Todd English dinner first, and then the Michael Mina dinner below that. Here’s everything we know about these dinners in bullet form...

A Culinary Journey Through Asia with Todd English

• What : A curated voyage through Asia’s rich culinary heritage, interpreted through the lens of global gastronomy and Todd English’s signature style.
• Date : Friday, November 14, 2025
• Time : 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
• Where : The Swan Resort – 1st Floor Meeting Rooms
• Cost : $190.18 per person (plus parking)

Course One

• Bluefin Tuna Trio
  Toro Belly Tartare, Tataki Crisp, Confit Agro Dolci, Kombu-Cured Egg Yolk, Txakoli Vinegar Espuma, Smoked Shoyu Gel
• Paired Beverage
  Fukucho Seaside Junmai Sparkling Sake

Course Two

• Smoked Scallop Crudo
  Warm Harvest Corn Dashi Beurre Blanc, Blood Orange Zest, Sea Beans, Black Sesame Tuile
• Paired Beverage
  Pascal Jolivet Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Course Three

• Miso Carbonara Udon
  Thick Hand-Pulled Udon Noodles, Pan-Roasted Lobster, Smoked Pancetta, White Miso Emulsion, Parmesan, White Trues
• Paired Beverage
  IWA 5 Sake of Japan

Course Four

• Koji-Cured Short Rib & Maitake
  48-Hour Koji-Aged Short Rib, Roasted Maitake Mushrooms, Trued Parsnip Purée, Yuzu Moshi Jus, Nori Dust
• Paired Beverage
  Duckhorn “Paraduxx” Napa Valley 2021

Course Five

• Layered Matcha Crisps with White Chocolate
  Miso Caramel, Toasted Rice Gelato, Yuzu Marmalade Edible Rocket Garden, Sesame & White Chocolate Tuilles
• Paired Beverage
  Damon Road Osaka Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori Sake

Click Here to visit the official Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic ticket page.

All the tickets for all the events taking place during the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic are in a giant list. The Chef Todd English Experience tickets are located under the "2025 Tasting Experiences” title on that list.

Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak: A Global Inspired Tour With Flair

• What : A culinary journey filled with laughter, storytelling, education, and a touch of humor, all centered around a stunning five-course menu crafted by the chef and paired with exquisite wines.
• Date : Saturday, November 15, 2025
• Time : 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
• Where : The Swan Resort – 1st Floor Meeting Rooms
• Cost : $190.18 per person (plus parking)

Course One

• Bacon-Wrapped Scallop
  Madeira Emulsion, Cranberry, Marcona Almond
• Paired Beverage
  Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Marlborough, New Zealand

Course Two

• White Truffle Agnolotti
  Black Truffle Butter, Parmigiano Reggiano
• Paired Beverage
  Grüner Veltliner, 2023 Kracher, Burgenland, Austria

Course Three

• Miso Broiled Seabass
  Butternut Squash, Watermelon Radish, Ginger Dashi
• Paired Beverage
  Pinot Noir, 2022 Belle Glos ‘Clark & Telephone’, Santa Maria, California

Course Four

• Slow Roasted Prime Rib
  Fresh Horseradish, Blue Cheese Popover, Au Jus
• Paired Beverage
  Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Caymus Vineyards, California

Course Five

• Bourbon Steak Candy Bar
  Peanut Butter Crunch, Chewy Chocolate Brownie
• Paired Beverage
  Carajillo Espresso Martini

Click Here to visit the official Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic ticket page.

All the tickets for all the events taking place during the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic are in a giant list. The "Chef Michael Mina Experience" tickets are located under the "2025 Tasting Experiences” title, near the bottom of that list.

Tickets for each of these nights will sell out at some point before the events begin ... so if you’re interested in going – I’d recommend getting tickets sooner, rather than later.

If you want to read more about all the events happening at this year’s Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic – and see a menu for both nights of the main Causeway Events – click here to visit our main Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic page!