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Event
Ritual at Manresa: TAUBENKOBEL (Mar 2026)
TAUBENKOBEL from Austria joins Ritual at Manresa for a March 2026 residency in Los Gatos.
About the event
TAUBENKOBEL at Manresa
TAUBENKOBEL from Austria comes to Los Gatos for a March 2026 residency with Ritual at Manresa. Alain Weissgerber leads the kitchen as lead resident chef, and the program is part of Ritual at Manresa Season III. The guest restaurant brings a two-Michelin-star background to the residency.
Menu and beverage program
The dinner format centers on a 10–12 course tasting menu. Its culinary direction combines Austrian Burgenland traditions and biodynamics with California produce, seafood, and ingredients, giving the residency a defined Austrian-to-California frame rather than a general guest-chef dinner format.
The beverage program includes wine pairings, biodynamic selections by Gut Oggau, non-alcoholic cocktails, rare labels, and special vintages. Stephanie Tscheppe participates as winemaker and sommelier from Gut Oggau, connecting the wine component directly to one of the named program subjects.
People, place, and schedule
Barbara Eselböck participates as co-proprietor and host for TAUBENKOBEL. The residency takes place at Manresa, a restaurant at 320 Village Ln in Los Gatos. Dinners run Wednesday through Sunday at 6:30 PM, with chef meet-and-greets on Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM.
Participation requires membership or guest booking. Event pricing is not published, so planning around cost should rely on the booking path rather than an advertised public price.
Frequently asked questions
What is TAUBENKOBEL bringing to the residency?
TAUBENKOBEL is presenting a 10–12 course tasting menu that combines Austrian Burgenland culinary traditions and biodynamics with California produce, seafood, and ingredients.
What is included in the beverage program?
The beverage program includes wine pairings, biodynamic selections by Gut Oggau, non-alcoholic cocktails, rare labels, and special vintages.
Who is part of the residency team?
Alain Weissgerber is the lead resident chef. Barbara Eselböck is co-proprietor and host, and Stephanie Tscheppe is winemaker and sommelier from Gut Oggau.
Where does the residency take place?
It takes place at Manresa, a restaurant in Los Gatos at 320 Village Ln.
When are dinners and meet-and-greets scheduled?
Dinners take place Wednesday through Sunday at 6:30 PM. Chef meet-and-greets are scheduled Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM.
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