Malibu Mountain Top at Xanabu Farms
Outstanding in the Field brings a farm-tour dinner to Xanabu Farms in Malibu with host farmers David Hertz and Laura Doss-Hertz, guest chef Abraham Lemus of Model Citizen, Diamond Crystal Salt Co.®, and Mountain Valley Spring Water.
About the event
A farm-tour dinner above the Pacific
This Outstanding in the Field event is set at Xanabu Farms in Malibu, with the property described as sitting on rolling mountainsides above the Pacific. The program includes an informative farm tour before the walk to the table, so the farm visit is part of the dinner format, not separate from it.
Passion fruit, coffee, salt, and spring water
David Hertz and Laura Doss-Hertz lead the farm portion through plantings of passion fruit and temperate-climate coffee. The named producer lineup also includes Diamond Crystal Salt Co.® as guest producer and Mountain Valley Spring Water as guest beverage producer.
The dinner is described as an outdoor multi-course communal table experience, with a chef-curated family-style menu tied to seasonal ingredients from local producers and paired with beverages. Vegetarian requests are the only dietary accommodations the organizer says it can guarantee, and that information can be entered during checkout.
Abraham Lemus cooks with the Xanabu hosts
The named guest chef is Abraham Lemus of Model Citizen. Host farmers David Hertz and Laura Doss-Hertz are listed with Xanabu Farms, connecting the cooking program to the hosted farm walk.
- The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM to approximately 6:30 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of this Malibu event?
It is an outdoor multi-course communal table dining experience from Outstanding in the Field, with a farm tour and a walk to the table at Xanabu Farms in Malibu.
What will be shown during the farm tour?
David Hertz and Laura Doss-Hertz guide the tour through plantings of passion fruit and temperate-climate coffee at Xanabu Farms.
Who is cooking for the dinner?
The guest chef is Abraham Lemus of Model Citizen.
Which producers are named for this event?
Diamond Crystal Salt Co.® is listed as guest producer, and Mountain Valley Spring Water is listed as guest beverage producer.
Can dietary accommodations be requested?
The organizer says it can only guarantee accommodations for vegetarian requests because the meals are served family style, and that information can be entered during checkout.
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