A chef-led dinner series featuring exceptional wines, seasonal menus, and immersive pairings.
Understory is a recurring dinner series from Burle’s Bar and The Victorian that brings together talented chefs, exceptional winemakers and distillers, and long-table conversations built around food, wine, plants, and place.
Inspired by the layered world beneath a forest canopy, Understory takes place in the lounge below Burle’s Bar — a space designed for thoughtful dining, conversation, and shared experience. Like the understory of a rainforest, the series is rooted in what grows beneath the surface: connection, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the people and places behind what we eat and drink.
Each dinner features a different chef, maker, region, or spirit, with menus and pairings designed specifically for the evening. From intimate wine dinners to cocktail-focused collaborations, Understory is meant to be immersive, educational, and beautifully shared.
Our First Understory Dinner
Chef Briana Riddock × Donum Estate
Monday, March 16, 2026
Our inaugural Understory dinner welcomed Atlanta chef Briana Riddock and wines from Donum Estate in Sonoma for an evening centered around thoughtful food, expressive wines, and shared conversation.
Guests were greeted with a welcome cocktail from the Burle’s team and invited to watch a live paella cooking demonstration before dinner began. Chef Bri created a seafood-forward five-course menu built around local seasonal ingredients, including three plated courses, a family-style entrée, and dessert, each paired with Donum Estate wines.
Throughout the evening, guests explored Donum’s site-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir through guided pairings and conversation about terroir, biodynamic farming, and the winemaking process. The night also included a private shopping hour at The Victorian for dinner guests before the meal began.
The evening set the tone for what Understory will become: a monthly gathering shaped by exceptional food and drink, thoughtful people, and the kind of experience that lingers long after the night is over.
Future Understory dinners will be announced here and through our email list.
Join the Understory List for first access to upcoming dinners, Wine School, special events, and more.
Looking Ahead
The next Understory dinner is coming in May, with a new chef, new wines, and a new point of view.
We’ll be announcing the date and details soon. Join our newsletter for first access when tickets are released.
