James Beard Award-Winning Talent Join Forces for Chef Michael Mina’s Third Annual Wine & Dine at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC and Chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak DC announce the return of Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine, a culinary showcase held in collaboration with Company Fine Wine. Benefiting cancer research at MedStar Health and taking place on November 14 and 15, 2024, this year’s event will feature culinary talent including Chefs Tyler Florence, Markus Glocker, Jet Tila, Adam Sobel, and Quentin Welch alongside Chef Mina.

Marking its third year, the 2024 Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine (previously Georgetown Wine & Dine) will unfold with a sophisticated cocktail reception on November 14, featuring exquisite passed hors d'oeuvres and chef stations from Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs, complemented by the elevated decor of renowned event planner Stephen McGee. With Chef Michael Mina headlining alongside other top culinary talents, this gastronomic celebration offers guests unparalleled access to some of the nation’s most renowned chefs, providing a unique glimpse behind the culinary curtain.

The Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine showpiece event, the Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Dinner, will take place on the evening of November 15 at Bourbon Steak. Hosted by Chefs Michael Mina and Quentin Welch, Bourbon Steak DC’s Executive Chef, this exceptional event will feature an array of celebrated visiting chefs. Among them are James Beard Award Semi-finalist, Food Network star, and bestselling cookbook author Tyler Florence from South Carolina; Austrian-born, James Beard Award Semi-finalist Markus Glocker, praised by New York Times critic Pete Wells for his “sniper’s accuracy at the stove”; and LA-based chef, culinary anthropologist, entrepreneur, and Food Network star Jet Tila. The intimate, five-course tasting menu will include one dish from each chef, with wine pairings selected for each course from host winemakers Chappellet Winery, Maxem Wine and Akenstone Vineyards in collaboration with Company Fine Wine. Additional spirit partners include IWA Sake of Japan, Rare Character Whiskey and The Macallan.

"We are thrilled to host the third annual Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine at Bourbon Steak’s flagship location in our nation’s capital,” says Chef Mina. “This remarkable event brings together some of the country’s brightest chefs for a night of exceptional food in support of philanthropy. It's a unique opportunity to not only celebrate our shared passion for culinary excellence but also to support a vital cause - funding groundbreaking cancer research right here in DC. We look forward to sharing these special evenings with our guests and making a meaningful difference in our community."

Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine will continue the long-standing support of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC for cancer research, furthering the mission of The Race to Beat Cancer, which the Hotel originally launched 42 years ago. Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine will play a crucial role in supporting clinical trials for innovative cancer therapies and enhancing innovative patient care from MedStar Health’s Georgetown Cancer Institute’s expert providers at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Proceeds from this event will help support MedStar Health clinician researchers in their work to discover breakthroughs in cancer care and provide patients access to the latest in diagnostic imaging, surgery and radiation services including stem cell transplants. Funds raised will also go towards fostering collaborations with the Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated centre in DC, and supporting patients through essential survivorship services including transportation, lodging, nutritional guidance, financial assistance, social services and more. “We are honoured to be a part of the Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine event and would like to express our gratitude for the support of our mission to advance health through transformational cancer research, " says Neil J. Weissman, MD, President, Medstar Health Research Institute and Chief Scientific Officer, MedStar Health.

“Our partnership with the Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine event is personal for me. The funds raised will not only support the work of our expert researchers who are dedicated to creating new knowledge but it will also help support our work to provide the best comprehensive cancer care for our community, adds Kenneth A. Samet, FACHE, President and CEO, MedStar Health. “Together, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.”

Direct donations and tickets to Thursday evening’s reception are available here at USD 195 per person.

Events at A Glance:

Cocktail Reception - Thursday, November 14, 2024

Time: 6:00-10:00 pm

Location: Bourbon Steak DC’s Patio and the Front Courtyard

Format: Passed hors d'oeuvres accompanied by various wine and spirits, as well as various chef action stations

Celebrity Chefs Dinner - Friday, November 15, 2024

Time:

• 6:00-7:00 pm Champagne Reception
• 7:00-9:00 pm Five-Course Seated Dinner
• 9:00-10:00 pm Dessert and Spirits Lounge

Location: Bourbon Steak DC’s Dining Room and Outdoor Patio

Format: Champagne reception followed by a five-course tasting menu with wine pairings curated by guest winemakers; dessert and spirits lounge to follow