The First 20 at Rustic Canyon

Tallula's Returns focus

The First 20 is a multi-night series celebrating 20 years of Rustic Canyon. This evening’s program is Tallula’s Returns, a revival of the Mexican concept formerly operated by Rustic Canyon Family. That gives the dinner a specific subject within the broader anniversary series: a return to Tallula’s through a seated restaurant format rather than a general celebration.

The dinner features Mexican-inspired dishes crafted to honor Tallula’s. Saw Naing is listed as a guest chef from The Dutchess, adding a named restaurant participant to the Tallula’s-focused program. Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan are also listed as co-owner-founders of Rustic Canyon Family, the group tied to the former Tallula’s concept and the event’s organizing host.

Dinner and beverage format

The format is a collaborative seated multi-course dinner with wine and cocktail pairings. The beverage program has two named parts: wine pairings curated from Esters Wine Shop & Bar and agave-based cocktails. Kathryn Coker, wine director and co-owner of Esters Wine Shop & Bar, is listed with the wine pairings, while Justin Dicken, bar manager at Rustic Canyon, is listed with the cocktails.

The wine component is tied specifically to Esters Wine Shop & Bar in Santa Monica, and the cocktail component is tied specifically to Rustic Canyon’s bar manager. Those details make the beverage side part of the named program, not just an add-on to the meal.

Host and place

Rustic Canyon and Rustic Canyon Family are the primary host and organizer. The dinner takes place at Rustic Canyon, identified as a restaurant in Santa Monica. The venue address is 1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, placing the Los Angeles event at Rustic Canyon’s Santa Monica restaurant location.