Tapas & Tunes Valentine's Dinner: Celebrate Love with Mindfulness, Music & Connection

About This Learning Event

This Valentine's Day, create unforgettable moments with a Tapas & Tunes immersive culinary learning experience that adds a romantic twist to our beloved Community Event. Begin your evening with a short mindfulness class designed to deepen your connection with yourself and your partner, then gather at the heart of our nonprofit campus - 1440 Kitchen Table - to savor aphrodisiac-inspired dishes crafted by our 1440 Culinary Team, sip bubbles and mocktails, and enjoy live music by local Santa Cruz artists while staying cozy by the fireplace. Take a taste of 1440 home with you with a delicious larder bag that includes sweet treats curated by our chefs.

Tapas & Tunes is a fun way to explore and discover new experiences while reconnecting with yourself, friends and loved ones. A portion of the proceeds will support the scholarship fund for the Love Mama Grief Retreat, providing bereaved mothers with a nurturing space to connect and heal alongside others who share their journey.

Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Tapas & Tunes Schedule:

• 5:30-6:00 p.m.: Arrival and Registration
• 6:00-6:30 p.m.: Introductory Mindfulness Class focused on love and connection; please note that attendance at this learning element is required to participate in Tapas
• 6:30-8:00 p.m.: Kitchen Table Tapas Stations and Conversations with Chefs
• 6:30-9:00 p.m.: Live Music at Kitchen Table

Price: $125 per person; includes unlimited tapas and two tickets to the the sparkling wine and mocktail station. Additional no-host bar is available for beer, wine and sake cocktails.

Tapas & Tunes Dinner Menu*

• California Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie: Marinated Olives, Artisanal Crackers (per couple)
• Miso Glazed Black Cod: Monterey Ogo Seaweed, Komatsuna, Caviar Butter Sauce
  • (Plant-based Option: Lentil Fritter, Monterey Ogo Seaweed, Komatsuna, Zeroe Vegetarian Caviar)
• Dry Age American Wagyu New York Striploin: Carrot Emulsion, Glazed Cipollini Onions, Black Garlic Mushroom Jus, Pomegranate Gel, Cordyceps Mushrooms
  • (Plant-based Option: Grilled "Chunk," Carrot Emulsion, Glazed Cipollini Onions, Black Garlic Mushroom Jus, Pomegranate Gel, Cordyceps Mushrooms)
• Kumamoto Oysters: Liquid Nitrogen Lemon Mandarins, Spiced Cocktail Sauce, Big Sur Sea Grapes, Red Wine Mignonette
  • (Plant-based Option: Kohlrabi and Safron Pearls, Liquid Nitrogen Mandarins, Spiced Cocktail Sauce, Big Sur Sea Grapes, Red Wine Mignonette)
• Black Truffle and Beet Raviolis: Parsley Salsa Verde, Capers, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
• Passionfruit Mousse Heart: Strawberry Coulis, Pistachio Crumble, Candied Rose Petals, Chocolate Feather, Edible Gold Flakes
• Fresh California Strawberries: Spiced Valrhona Chocolate Sauce

*Vegetarian options listed. Please note that due to the freshness and availability of our ingredients, menus may be subject to change.

Event Notes:

• Guests may check into campus up to 30 minutes before the event starts to enjoy our Lodge Retail Shop, Bridge of Intentions and Common Grounds Patio.
• Attendance at the introductory class is required as a learning component to attend dinner.
• The introductory class is planned for indoors in a spacious venue.
• Casual attire is acceptable for this event, and we recommend you bring a light jacket or layers as temperatures may be cooler beneath our redwood canopies.
• Reusable water bottles are welcome -- filtered water stations are available throughout campus.
• Kitchen Table offers ample indoor and outdoor seating, including outdoor covered seating options.
• This is an 18-and-over event.

Cancellation Policy: Participants may request a refund up to 7 days before the event. After this period, all sales are final. All proceeds from Community Learning Events support our 1440 philanthropic and volunteer efforts.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for information about our campus policies. Please note that 1440 is a smoke-free, tobacco-free and cannabis-free campus. 1440 follows California law which only allows persons with disabilities to bring trained service dogs and psychiatric service dogs to campus; all other animals are prohibited.

Visit our Events Calendar at 1440.org to explore our other community learning events, designed to engage you in the immersive 1440 experience.

1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and private philanthropic campus - all ticket purchases help feed families in our community and supports our 1440 grant and scholarship program fostering the 1440 vision of creating hope for living well.