The 2022 American Express x Resy: Supper Club in Los Angeles featured an exclusive, chef-curated dining experience at a private Beverly Hills estate
In a season marked by loss and grief, I found solace not in solitude, but in the unwavering presence of my closest friends—the kind who meet you not just in joy, but in the quiet ache of sorrow. When the invitation for the American Express x Resy: Supper Club dinner arrived in my inbox, it felt less like a dining event and more like an opportunity – a curated expression of gratitude for the people who had stood by me when I needed them most.
From the moment I arrived at a discreet parking location and handed off the keys to the valet, the evening took on an air of cinematic elegance. We were swept into the hills of Beverly Hills, up to a private estate perched high above Los Angeles, where the city shimmered below. It was a night of indulgence and deep appreciation.
This was luxury with meaning: a table set not just for fine food and wine, but for friendship, connection, and the quiet celebration of those who hold you together when life falls apart.
Appetizers: Kinn
Presented by Chef Kiyong “Ki” Kim. Unfortunately, Kinn closed in 2023
K-Corndog
Bechamel, Dungeness Crab, Homemade Ketchup
Pork Belly Ssam
Braised Pork Belly, Ssam Sauce, Butter Lettuce, Flakey Phyllo
Yellowtail Crudo
Yellowtail Hwe, Yuzu Soy Sauce, Chile Jelly, Serrano Pepper
Crisp Kimbap
Crunchy Seaweed Roll, Tuna, Avocado, Rice
Main Courses: Mother Wolf
Presented by Chef Evan Funke
Sfincione
Mezzi Rigatoni Cacio e Pepe
Pecorino Romano DOP, Black Pepper
served with 2021 Unturned Stone, The Hatchling, Vecino Vineyard, Mendocino,
Sauvignon Musque
Melanazane alla Parmigiana
Rosa Bianca Eggplant, Mozzarella Di Bufala, Basil, Sugo Di Pomodoro, Parmigiano Reggiano
served with 2018 Aldo Viola, Saignee, Terre Siciliane, Sicilia, Nerello Mascalese/Syrah/Perricone
Desserts: Mes Amis
Presented by Lincoln Carson
Riz Au Lait
Coconut, Pineapple, Aged Rum
Tiramisu in White
Espresso Sponge, Mascarpone Mousse
&
Gateaux Philadelphia
Crème Fraiche, Hibiscus, Strawberry
Truly, this was a night where luxury met meaning. As we said our goodbyes, I felt overwhelmed with love.
Life is richer with true friendships, grounded in gratitude and the quiet power of being there for each other when it matters most.
