Appetite & Indulgence 2026
A CELEBRATION OF THE 1989 FILM “THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE & HER LOVER”
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
ATTIRE: Attire inspired by characters or palettes from the film encouraged.
6:30PM to 11:00PM - LIMITED TO 30 GUESTS
PHOTOGRAPHY WELCOMED — CAPTURE BUT DO NOT INTERRUPT THE EVENING
Questions: email rsvp@rooseveltlibrary.com
Reserve Your Place By Clicking the Cloche
Evening Itinerary
6:30 PM - Guests arrive and are received downstairs. Coats are removed, costumes revealed, and the evening begins with a standing aperitif and a small opening bite.
7:00 PM - Guests gather for a brief culinary prologue in the kitchen, setting the tone for the night through ritual, restraint, and anticipation.
7:30 PM - Guests transition to the dining room for seating.
7:45 PM - Dinner is served in multiple courses at a measured pace.
9:45 PM - Cheese, dessert, and espresso conclude the evening.
MENU
Terrine of Foie Gras
Brioche Toast, Bitter Greens, Preserved Quince
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Warm Tiger Prawn Salad
Citrus Vinaigrette, Fennel, Chives
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Handmade Raviolo
Butter, Black Truffle, Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Wagyu Braised Short Ribs
Gratin Dauphinois, Glazed Carrots
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Cheese Course
Délice de Bourgogne, Tête de Moine, Stilton
Walnut Bread, Fig Preserves
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Dark Chocolate Mousse
Espresso
Wine and Cocktails Throughout the Evening
“The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), directed by Peter Greenaway and starring Helen Mirren, is renowned for its lavish visual language, operatic use of color, and ritualistic exploration of power and appetite.”
PARKING AT THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY
The Roosevelt Library has about 50 complimentary self-parking spaces available to guests. Street parking is often available. Vehicles are not to be left in the Roosevelt Library parking lot overnight. An off-duty SAPD officer will be monitoring the parking lot throughout the event. The Roosevelt Library will not be liable for theft or damages to vehicles or the contents of vehicles.
Tickets are non-refundable; transfers permitted.