Guests can take part in hands-on cooking classes, or take a relaxed approach and simply savor cuisine from across the centuries.
At the Getty Center, guests can join art historian Robin Trento on August 8 and 9, 2013, for From Garden to Table: Dining in the Renaissance. Participants will discover the art and culinary traditions rooted in Renaissance gardens, from the kitchen garden to dining al fresco. The group will tour the exhibition Gardens of the Renaissance, and then explore historic ingredients and recipes to prepare a meal that the whole class can enjoy.
On August 23, 2013, guests can get a bite of the Getty Center’s permanent collection and enjoy a three-course meal at The Dinner Party: The Grand Tour. Beginning in the late 1500s, many young aristocrats took the Grand Tour of Europe in search of art, culture, and the roots of Western civilization. Host Maite Gomez-Rejón of ArtBites will offer a guided Grand Tour through the Museum’s collection, then journey to the Restaurant for a tasty historical overview with a specially designed three-course meal. The tour complements the Getty’s extended summer hours—the Getty Center is open until 9pm on Fridays through August 30, 2013.
What satisfied the appetites of ancient athletes and warriors? On September 26 and 27, 2013, at the Getty Villa, chef and museum educator Nancy DeLucia Real will provide a tour of Greek and Roman artifacts featuring competitions, battles, and heroic celebrations. Participants will prepare A Victorious Banquet that would have been served after a major triumph, and feast on a meal fit for a champion.
Additionally, the Getty Villa’s ongoing Tea by the Sea is a special dining experience inspired by the site’s Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Guests can sample a Mediterranean-inspired menu of sweet and savory sandwiches and pastries, along with fruits, cheeses, and a varied selection of teas. After tea, guests can tour the Villa’s authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens with knowledgeable docents. Tea by the Sea is held on Thursday and Saturdays from 1–3pm.
Culinary Events 2013: Getty Center and Getty Villa
** From Garden to Table: Dining in the Renaissance**
Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9, 2013, 10:30am–2pm
Private Dining Room, Getty Center
Course fee $85 (includes parking)
The Dinner Party: The Grand Tour
Friday, August 23, 2013, 6:30–9:30pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Course fee $100 per person (includes tour, three-course dinner, and parking). Wine pairing available for an additional charge.
** Culinary Workshop: A Victorious Banquet**
Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27, 2013, 11am–2:30pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Course fee $85 (parking included). Open to 20 participants. Tickets on sale August 1
Tea by the Sea
Thursdays and Saturdays, 1–3pm
Founder’s Room, Getty Villa
$36 per person