October 23, 2025
Madison Beach Hotel Presents Epicurean Dinner Series with Mystic Aquarium & Round Pond Estate
MADISON, Conn. [October 23, 2025] – Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, invites guests to an unforgettable evening of fine dining, exceptional wines, and marine conservation on November 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. for their fall installment of the Epicurean Dinner Series in partnership with Mystic Aquarium and Round Pond Estate.
This exclusive ticketed event showcases a thoughtfully curated, multi-course menu centered on sustainability, crafted by Executive Chef Christophe Santos, who oversees the property’s food and beverage program. Santos merges his love for seasonal New England ingredients with his classic French training alongside his dedicated culinary team. For this dinner experience, he’s composed a menu that complements thoughtfully selected wine pairings from Round Pond Estate of Rutherford, California, in Napa Valley. Round Hill wines are sustainably grown with eco-friendly practices, using lightweight glass and natural cork closures. Throughout the evening, Sommeliers Erin Parker and Tanya Raisz will share insights into each pairing and how the wines enhance Chef Santos’ inventive cuisine.
Adding to the evening’s magic, special guests from Mystic Aquarium will be on hand to discuss their vital work in sustaining and protecting marine life. The highlight of the evening will be a special appearance by the critically endangered African Penguins, offering guests an up-close encounter at the start of the event with the beloved penguins.
The evening will support Mystic Aquarium’s ongoing conservation efforts to protect sea life and their habitats. All profits from this exclusive event will benefit the Mystic Aquarium.
Launched in 2018, the Epicurean Series brings acclaimed chefs, culinary pioneers, master mixologists and gastronomes together for an intimate, immersive dining experience that showcases their exceptional talents. Held four times a year, the Epicurean Series has welcomed James Beard Award winners, celebrated chefs from Bon Appétit’s Test Kitchen and Weekends with Yankee, renowned food artisans, best selling chef-authors, and other luminaries in the culinary, wine, and spirits worlds.
Tickets for the Mystic Aquarium and Round Pond Estate Epicurean Dinner are available here. Please note: Epicurean Series tickets typically sell out and tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Menu
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Cheese gougères
Citrus-marinated chicken skewers
Oyster with Sauvignon Blanc Granita and Micro Greens
Mini Croque Monsieur with ham and gruyère
Selection of Californian and local cheeses including Humboldt Fog goat cheese and aged cheddar accompanied by dried and fresh fruits, homemade preserves, nuts, and crackers
Wine: Blanc de Blancs
Dinner
First Course
Point Reyes blue cheese tart with caramelized onions, Bartlett pear, and baby arugula
Wine: Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course
Oven-roasted Sablefish (black cod) with charred romanesco, lemon verbena velouté, and fried capers
Wine: Rosato di Nebbiolo
Third Course
Braised short rib “Bourguignon” with roasted root vegetables, pearl onion, bacon, and cabernet sauvignon sauce
Wine: Kith and Kin Cabernet Sauvignon
Final Course
Apple crisp featuring local Granny Smith apples, crumble topping, and cinnamon
Wine: Kith and Kin Chardonnay
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About Madison Beach Hotel
Madison Beach Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning boutique resort and was chosen as Hotel of the Year by Hilton, the highest hotel award across all Hilton brands. The hotel, with 33 deluxe guest rooms and one premier residence, offers luxurious accommodations with sweeping ocean views, private balconies and beach, and is part of Curio Collection by Hilton. In 2025, USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice list named Madison Beach Hotel the #4 Best Waterfront Hotel and The Wharf #3 Best Hotel Restaurant. Opened in May 2012, the hotel features The Wharf Restaurant with both dining room and porch seating, concierge spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and more than 5,000 square feet of private event space. Madison Beach Hotel is managed by Distinctive Hospitality Group.