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Writer's pictureChristianne Klein

Ruth’s Chris:  The World’s Best Champagnes TasteMaker Dinner- Irvine

Cost: $$$$ $155/person


Description:  Ruth's Chris Steak House equals steak perfection, grilling up USDA Prime steaks on scorching hot plates to guarantee a mouthwatering bite every time. Ruth’s Chris holds nine Tastemaker dinners per year.  These are specialty dinners, chef-curated and paired with wines or spirits per course.  I LOVE champagne so when my dad suggested we go for a daddy/daughter night to the World's Best Champagnes TasteMaker Dinner, I was in! (Crazy fact: my dad is such a fixture at Ruth’s Chris that he has a nameplate there.  Not joking).  So this was a fun daddy/daughter night with incredible food, champagne, and the fabulous team at Ruth’s Chris. 


Tips & Hacks:  No deals to be had here, but my best tip: hang out with my dad- he knows EVERYONE.  The entire team is amazing and works hard to make it a memorable night.


Dining Details: 


The Ruth’s Chris November 2023 Tastemakers Champagne Menu:


Scallop Crudo
The delicious scallop crudo

AMUSE-BOUCHE SCALLOP CRUDO

asian pear relish, passion fruit mirin vinaigrette Moët & Chandon Impérial


ROASTED PARSNIP SOUP

mini buttered croutons, fresh turmeric foam Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Yellow Label



Still sizzling... Filet Mignon with Blue Crab and Grande Dame Champagne
Still sizzling... Filet Mignon with Blue Crab and Grande Dame Champagne

PRIME SKIRT STEAK

smashed rosemary red potatoes, soy & ginger chimichurri

Veuve Clicquot Rosé


FILET MIGNON WITH BLUE CRAB

potatoes anna asparagus frites

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame, 2015


COCONUT CAKE

roasted pineapple cream filling, brûlée


Don’t Miss:  The prime steak with chimichurri was outstanding, as was a surprising side-dish- perfectly crisp and tender asparagus spears.  But this was a champagne dinner, and without question, the star of the show was Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame, 2015.  It was so delicious, paired perfectly with the Filet Mignon and Crab, but it stole the show.  The pour was generous, but I absolutely wanted another glass.  


Meh, Skip it:  Don’t skip it.  I can’t wait until next year! 


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