CURATE | cafe & bakery + wine & bottle shop
Find Your New Favorite ™
Free to attend 4pm – 6pm every Wednesday – no tickets required, just pop in!
Celebrate wine Wednesday with us!
Every Wednesday from 4pm – 6pm stop in for free tastings of featured wines.
Stay for a bottle and try our special Wine Wednesday menu featuring housemade snacks and appetizers.
Stay for a glass or open any bottle from our selection.*
Bring a friend, sip, snack, and savor — we can’t wait to see you. Cheers!
*$12 corkage fee applied to bottles enjoyed in the shop
Featured wines 10% off
Tuesday April 15th 6pm – 8pm: Tickets
Join us for a special evening exploring the rich flavors of South Africa! Explore five different wines expertly paired with charcuterie and house made snacks. Guided by the esteemed Zaan Eksteen, this evening promises a delightful exploration of new flavors!
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning your wine journey, this tasting is a perfect opportunity to discover bold reds, crisp whites, and everything in between.
Come sip, savor, and experience the vibrant wines of South Africa. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you!
Tickets are $55 ($45 for Wine Club members) and include:
*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE*
We love all things summer and are excited to highlight the wonderfully fresh flavors that the summer brings us. We are excited to partner with one of our favorite local chefs, Chef Cal Abdinoor. Chef Cal has created a beautiful menu with exquisitely paired wines by our sommelier. If you haven’t joined us for one of our Wine Dinners, now is the time!
We are offering two seatings:
Friday, 26 July and Saturday, 27 July, both beginning at 7 PM.
Tickets are $115 for Wine Club Members (limit 2 per membership), and $135 for non-Members.
*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE*
| Meet Chef Cal Abdinoor, a culinary creative with a diverse palette that spans the globe. With 11 years of service in the United States Navy, Cal has not only commanded kitchens but has catered to the culinary desires of multiple flag officers and even served as the personal chef for the 28th Secretary of Defense.During their naval career, Cal Abdinoor earned accolades and multiple medals through their participation in American Culinary Federation (ACF) competitions, showcasing their culinary prowess and commitment to excellence. His culinary journey is a fusion of flavors from Lebanese, Asian, Hawaiian, European, and New American cuisines, creating a unique and tantalizing experience for the taste buds.Cal has graced the set of Food Network’s CHOPPED, showcasing their skills under pressure and leaving a lasting impression on viewers and judges alike. Beyond the screen, He is the proud owner of Black Dog Dining, a private dining company that offers an exclusive and personalized culinary experience.From the high-pressure environment of Navy kitchens to the competitive world of culinary competitions and the glamor of Food Network, Chef Cal Abdinoor has seamlessly woven a tapestry of flavors, skills, and experiences that define their journey as a culinary virtuoso. |
Curate turned three this month, so we thought it was only appropriate to celebrate BIG: we are bringing in a local guest Chef Cal Abdinoor and are putting on a multi-course wine paired dinner.
*If you have specific dietary restrictions or food allergies, please reach out to us at sayhello@curateannapolis.com prior to purchasing tickets*
We are offering two seatings:
Friday, 22 March and Saturday, 23 March, both beginning at 7 PM.
Tickets are $115 for Wine Club Members (limit 2 per membership), and $135 for non-Members.
*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE*
Below is the menu (subject to change). We’re bringing you seasonal flavors, harmony, and fun!
And meet our local guest Chef Cal Abdinoor. In 2023, Chef Cal Abdinoor was featured on the competitive cooking show Chopped, where he was runner up and became friends with the shows champion Chef Labaki (a local favorite and featured quest chef at Curate). With that said, we are elated to be featuring chef Cal for this event, and can’t wait to see all of you there! If you have any questions please reach out!
Chef Cal Abdinoor’s BIO
Chef Cal Abdinoor is a culinary creative with a diverse palette that spans the globe. With 11 years of service in the United States Navy, Cal has not only commanded kitchens but has catered to the culinary desires of multiple flag officers and even served as the personal chef for the 28th Secretary of Defense.
During His naval career, Cal Abdinoor earned accolades and multiple medals through his participation in American Culinary Federation (ACF) competitions, showcasing his culinary prowess and commitment to excellence. His culinary journey is a fusion of flavors from Lebanese, Asian, Hawaiian, European, and New American cuisines, creating a unique and tantalizing experience for the taste buds.
Cal has graced the set of Food Network’s CHOPPED, showcasing their skills under pressure and leaving a lasting impression on viewers and judges alike. Beyond the screen, He is the proud owner of Black Dog Dining, a private dining company that offers an exclusive and personalized culinary experience.
From the high-pressure environment of Navy kitchens to the competitive world of culinary competitions and the glamor of Food Network, Chef Cal Abdinoor has seamlessly woven a tapestry of flavors, skills, and experiences that define their journey as a culinary virtuoso.
Join us on January 26 and 27, at 7 PM, for our Chef’s winter multi-course, wine-paired dinners. We are collaborating again with local Chef Georges Labaki, active duty Navy and recent winner of Chopped, to bring you an incredible menu complete with wine pairings. Keep reading for all of the details, or skip the extras and head right to the link below to buy tickets.
We are offering two seatings: Friday, January 26th & Saturday, January 27th, both beginning at 7 PM.
Tickets are $110 for Wine Club Members (limit 2 per membership), and $130 for non-Members.
Below is the menu (subject to change). We’re bringing you seasonal flavors, harmony, and fun!
And meet our local guest Chef, Georges N. Labaki. We can’t wait to work with him again!
Chef Georges N. Labaki of Annapolis, MD is a true master of the culinary arts. With a background that blends Lebanese, Filipino, and American cultures, Chef Labaki has honed his skills across a wide range of cuisines and culinary traditions. He has served in a number of esteemed positions, including sous chef at the Secretary of the Navy Dining Facility, as well as cooking for the White House, Australian and British Embassies. He has performed at highly-regarded restaurants such as Oyamel, Zaytinya, Main Event Caterers, and Design Cuisine. Chef Labaki also served as the house manager for the 31st Chief of Naval Operations and currently serves as the Enlisted Aide to the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. In 2023, Chef Labaki was named champion on the competitive cooking show Chopped.
We are elated to bring this special event to life, and can’t wait to see all of you there! If you have any questions please reach out
1/10 + 1/12, 6-8 PM – Wine Tastings – join us as we showcase our favorite wines and house-made food creations to start off the New Year with! A wine night with a traditional charcuterie table including select meats, cheeses, preserves, and housemade fruit & nut crisps accompanied by our rosemary focaccia, salad, and specialty dessert alongside sommelier selected wines for the month.
The details: tickets are $40 for non-Wine Club members ($30 for Wine Club members). Plus, receive 10% off any retail wine purchase the night of event (can be combined with 10% Wine Club member discount)
For tasting tickets click here
Questions? Please email wineclub@curateannapolis.com or sayhello@curateannapolis.com
*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE*
12/13 + 12/15, 6-8 PM – join us as we showcase our favorite wines and house-made food creations to pair with all things December: cold weather, holiday celebrations, family, and friends! A wine night with a traditional charcuterie table including select meats, cheeses, preserves, and housemade fruit & nut crisps accompanied by our rosemary focaccia, salad, and specialty dessert alongside sommelier selected wines for the month.
The details: tickets are $40 for non-Wine Club members ($30 for Wine Club members). Plus, receive 10% off any retail wine purchase the night of event (can be combined with 10% Wine Club member discount)
Questions? Please email wineclub@curateannapolis.com or sayhello@curateannapolis.com
*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE*
11/8 + 11/10, 6-8 PM – Wine night with traditional charcuterie table including select meats, cheeses, preserves, and housemade fruit & nut crisps accompanied by our rosemary focaccia, salad, and dessert alongside sommelier selected wines.
11/15, 6-8 PM – A taste of Thanksgiving wine night, highlighting Thanksgiving foods paired with sommelier-picked wines that can be purchased for your Thanksgiving Table.
Tickets are $40 for non-Wine Club members ($30 for Wine Club members) for all events. Plus, receive 10% off any retail wine purchase (can be combined with 10% Wine Club member discount)
Questions? Please email wineclub@curateannapolis.com or sayhello@curateannapolis.com
*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE*
10/4 + 10/6 – It’s Football Season, so let’s toast to our favorite full-time sport with wines that Pair with Tailgating! We have a fun menu planned that highlights all that we love about food + football + sommelier selected wines.
10/11 + 11/13 – Traditional Charcuterie table with meats, cheeses, preserves, and hour housemade fruit + nut crisps accompanied by our rosemary focaccia, salad and dessert + wines from our October’s Wine Club Selection.
10/25 + 10/27 – Come enjoy our halloween celebration of all things creepy + fun to eat! We will have a devilishly delicious charcuterie table, only edible by the bravest of souls. Add to that some fun new sommelier-selected wines pairings and it’ll be a scream of an evening!
For Tickets Click Here
Tickets are $40 for non-Wine Club members ($30 for Wine Club members) for all October
Plus, receive 10% off any retail wine purchase (can be combined with 10% Wine Club member discount)
Questions? Please email wineclub@curateannapolis.com
*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE*
Join us for two “back to school” wine + pizza nights! These special events will be offered on August 23rd and August 25th, from 6-8 PM.
Click here to purchase tickets
Tickets are $40 for non-Wine Club members ($30 for Wine Club members) and include housemade pizza and sommelier-selected wines. Plus, receive 10% off any retail wine purchase (can be combined with 10% Wine Club member discount).
Questions? Please email wineclub@curateannapolis.com
*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE*