Community, comity, and comedy
(or just a fun evening out)
The Cure is a monthly, themed
dinner party club
hosted by Michael Wohl and
cooked by Dominic Sbardellati
This isn’t murder-mystery dinner theater or faux Michelin catering; but rather clever, magical, theme-driven gatherings designed to delight the palate and brain alike. All in the service of sparking joy, generating thoughtful discussion, and creating real, sustainable community.
Learn more about it’s origin.
What to expect:
Dinner
Or maybe sometimes brunch. 16 people, hosted (for now) at Michael & Sarah’s home in Mar Vista, and prepared by executive chef Dominic Sbardellati. Casual but classy, and guaranteed to be delicious and fun. Menus will be dynamic and inspired by the event’s theme. Beer & wine (or other inebrients) will typically be included, so please consider rideshare rather than driving.
Discussion
Each gathering will include a provocation or prompt to gently guide conversation towards a particular theme or topic, while still retaining a fluid and free-flowing format. There may be homework: an interview to watch, a movie or album to check out, or a survey to fill out prior to the event. Some dinners may include a featured speaker or expert to facilitate or add depth to the conversation. Potential themes include: Perspective, Learning, Magic, Belonging, Insecurity, Success, Parenting, Distraction, Love & Sex, Purpose, Technology, Pschycedelia, Fulfillment, Civility, Stoicism, Fear, The Nature of Experience and more.
Delight
Indulge in a respite from the tumult of daily life and join a welcoming, comfortable space to share stories and musings, as well as to hear perspectives outside of your own. But most importantly, it’s a chance to laugh and love and come together around a shared enjoyment of delicious food and lively discussion.
And while the event design is intented to guide conversation towards sometimes weighty or complex topics, the tone will always carry Michael’s innate whimsy, joy, and humor. As well as a fundamental willingness to let the events flow and go wherever they may lead us.
HOW IT WORKS:
Create an account to establish a membership.
Dinners will be announced approx 1 month in advance.
Members may reserve one or two seats for each event.
Each dinner can accomodate 16 guests (plus a few waitlist spots).
Once slots are full, you’ll have to wait for the next event.
There may be (optional) homework prior to the event.
Please do not flake! If you must cancel, give us at least 48 hours notice!
Membership is FREE (for now)
Soon, we’ll introduce a fee that will allow us to create more elaborate events and invite special guests.
The Cure is only available by invitation only. If you would like to invite someone, click this button:
