Cleveland Chef Jill Vedaa to Host Champagne Dinner at La Cave du Vin

The 5-course event on April 21 marks Vedaa's first official event since joining Buildings and Food as VP of Culinary Operations.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Chef Jill Vedaa, a James Beard Award semifinalist with over 30 years of experience in the Cleveland culinary scene, is hosting a 5-course Champagne pairing dinner at La Cave du Vin in Tremont on April 21. The dinner, which features spring-inspired dishes and elevated pairings selected by La Cave's Wine Director Sean Cathcart, marks Vedaa's first official event since joining local operating group Buildings and Food as its Vice President of Culinary Operations.

Why it matters

This Champagne dinner showcases Vedaa's culinary talents and her new role with Buildings and Food, a prominent local hospitality group. It also highlights the continued growth and evolution of Cleveland's dining scene, with acclaimed chefs like Vedaa taking on leadership positions and hosting high-profile events.

The details

The April 21 dinner at La Cave du Vin will feature two seatings, at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and is priced at $150 per person, not including tax or gratuity. The five-course menu includes a scallop crudo, aged gouda French onion dip, tamari-roasted maitake mushrooms, duck confit rillette, and a rhubarb and pistachio frangipane tartlet, all paired with a selection of Champagnes curated by La Cave's Wine Director.

  • The dinner will take place on April 21, 2026.
  • Reservations are available online or by emailing sean@buildings-food.com.

The players

Jill Vedaa

A James Beard Award semifinalist with over 30 years of experience in the Cleveland culinary community, Vedaa recently joined local operating group Buildings and Food as its Vice President of Culinary Operations.

Sean Cathcart

The Wine Director at La Cave du Vin, who will be selecting the Champagne pairings for Vedaa's dinner.

Buildings and Food

A local hospitality group that operates La Cave du Vin, as well as two Good Company locations, Prosperity Social Club, Old 86, and Easy Out in Lakewood.

La Cave du Vin

The Tremont restaurant and wine bar hosting Vedaa's Champagne dinner.

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What they’re saying

“Reservations are available online or by emailing sean@buildings-food.com”

— Sean Cathcart, Wine Director, La Cave du Vin

What’s next

Reservations for the Champagne dinner are still available, and the event is expected to sell out quickly given Vedaa's reputation and the unique pairing experience.

The takeaway

This Champagne dinner marks an exciting new chapter for acclaimed Cleveland chef Jill Vedaa, who is bringing her culinary talents to a prominent local hospitality group and hosting a high-profile event that showcases the continued growth and evolution of the city's dining scene.