The word Levant comes from the 16th-century French word levant, meaning "rising" or "the rising sun." For western Europeans, it described the lands to the east where the sun rises—a region rich in history, culture, trade, and some of the world's oldest winemaking traditions.
Stretching across modern-day Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Cyprus, and parts of Turkey, the Levant has long been home to ancient civilizations whose influence can still be tasted in the region's vibrant cuisine and distinctive wines.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully crafted four-course dinner prepared by Red Cedar Bistro, with each course expertly paired with wines that showcase the diverse terroir and winemaking heritage of the Levant. From aromatic whites and bold reds to the spices, herbs, and flavors that define the region's cuisine, this immersive dining experience will celebrate the stories, traditions, and hospitality of one of the Mediterranean's most fascinating cultural landscapes.
Gather around the table and discover the flavors of the Levant—where history, food, and wine come together.
Thursday, July 30th | 6pm - 8pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
Location: Red Cedar Bistro (516 Main Street - Longmont)
Early bird pricing: $110 (tickets purchased until July 23rd)
Standard pricing: $125 /Roosevelt Club Member pricing: $110
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1st
Golden Halloumi
Cyprus halloumi cheese with Aleppo pepper, fresh thyme, YaYa Farms honey and lemon. Sauteed almonds and grapes.
Chateau Musar Jeaune White, Bekka Valley, Lebanon
2nd
Lahmacun
Famous Turkish flatbread pizza with ground lamb, tomatoes, red peppers, onions and fragrant spices.
Ch. Musar Red 2018
3rd
Sayadiya
Lebanese style monkfish with caramelized onions, pine nuts, tahini sauce, spice rice, braised greens
Ch. Musar Jeaune Rosé , Lebanon
4th
Baklava
Drama Wine Estate, Assyrtiko, Drama PGI, Greece
About Chateau Musar
Château Musar is a legendary Lebanese winery in the Bekaa Valley, founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar. The winery’s mystique is amplified by its survival through the Lebanese Civil War, during which Serge continued making wine despite shelling, blockades, and the constant threat of destruction, only missing one vintage (1976) in the process. There’s no denying its status as one of the most singular and storied producers in the wine world.