This exclusive dinner series takes guests on an exquisite culinary journey
The Ebbitt Room at The Virginia Hotel in Cape May is offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience in 2025 with the exclusive Richmond Room dinner series. This series features intimate multi-course dinners in the restaurant’s private Richmond Room, where guests will be treated to world-class wines and spirits paired with expertly crafted cuisine from an award-winning chef. The first event will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, with events held throughout the year.
Richmond Room
dinner series dates:
Jan. 17 – Van Winkle Bourbon Dinner, featuring some of the world’s most sought-after whiskeys, hosted by Preston Van Winkle of The Old Rip Van Winkle distillery ($695/pp)
Feb. 13 – Black Truffle Dinner, offering a 5-course dinner in which black truffles take center stage, complemented by a thoughtfully paired wine from the restaurant’s award-winning wine list ($395/pp)
April 17 – Taste of Japan, spotlighting a culinary and beverage tour of Japan, hosted by Chef Jason Hanin who has worked in some of the best restaurants in Japan during his yearly pilgrimages ($275/pp)
May 15 – Spring Has Sprung, featuring a multi-course tasting menu highlighting farm ingredients and the fresh flavors of spring to enliven the senses ($225/pp)
June 12 – Orin Swift Wine Dinner, presenting a wine and food pairing dinner boasting selections from award-winning winemaker Dave Phinney ($225/pp)
Sept. 18 – Late Summer Harvest Dinner, highlighting an immersive and authentic farm-to-table dinner made with quintessential Garden State summer harvest ingredients from Beach Plum Farm, located less than two miles from the Ebbitt Room ($225/pp)
Oct. 16 – Flavors of Fall Harvest Dinner, offering dishes that highlight the cozy and warm flavors of fall, made with local ingredients from Beach Plum farm ($225/pp)
Nov. 20 – Wild Game Dinner, presenting a special culinary journey of Chef Jason Hanin’s interpretation of the “fruits of the hunter,” where dishes like duck, venison, and quail are paired with full-bodied wines and spirits to tantalize the palate ($225/pp)
Dec. 18 – Grand Champagne Dinner, featuring an unforgettable holiday experience with champagnes from the most prominent houses in France and carefully curated French dishes to round out the evening ($595/pp)
Chef Jason Hanin, the executive chef of The Ebbitt Room, tailors his menu specifically to complement the drink selections so every bite pairs with every sip. Set in the peaceful seclusion of the property’s Richmond Room, these dinners are meant to invoke each of the senses, offering guests a captivating experience like no other.
Dinners are limited to 18 guests. To book a reservation or for more information, visit https://www.caperesorts.com/virginia-hotel/richmond-room-dinner-series or call (609) 884-5700. The Ebbitt Room is located at 25 Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204.
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