Gaja Wine Dinner
Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:30 pm
4-course menu
$375 per person + tax and gratuity
Join us for an intimate four-course wine dinner celebrating Gaja, one of Italy’s most iconic and influential wineries.
Defined by clarity, balance, and an uncompromising sense of place, Gaja’s wines are built on restraint rather than excess. For this evening, each course has been carefully selected to allow the texture, freshness, and harmony of each pairing to unfold with intention and precision.
Valentine's Day Weekend
Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15
Un / Deux / Trois / Dessert
280 prix fixe
125 wine pairing
175 reserve wine pairing
55 non alcoholic pairing
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend on the Upper West Side with an intimate and romantic dining experience at Essential by Christophe. Throughout the entire weekend, guests are invited to enjoy a thoughtfully curated prix fixe menu by Chef Christophe Bellanca, highlighting seasonal ingredients and modern French technique.
Perfect for couples seeking an elegant Valentine’s dinner near Central Park, our prix fixe menu is designed to be savored slowly, with the option to enhance the evening through expertly selected wine pairings or refined non-alcoholic pairings. Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day itself or enjoying a romantic weekend in New York City, Essential by Christophe offers a memorable fine dining experience in an intimate setting.
Please note we will not be offering our dinner or essential menu during this holiday weekend.
Reserve Valentine's Day
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