| February 7, 2012 | ||
| 5:30 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
Michael's On Naples
5620 East 2nd Street,
CA-90803
(562) 439-7080
michaelsonnaples.com
CuisineType : Winery
Michael's On Naples is featuring a tasting of Fontanafredda wines from the Piedmont Reign.
Featuring Wines:
-Gavi De Gavi
-Dolcetto
-Nebbiolo & Barolo
* Wines are accompanied with Artisanal Cheeses
Event: $20 per person
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| February 2, 2012 9:00 am | to | May 25, 2012 4:00 pm |
St. Helena,
CA-94574
888-206-8425
ce.culinary.edu/ciachef/CourseListing.asp?master_id=1670&course_area=AE&course_number=1595&course_subtitle=00
CuisineType : Winery
Wine Lovers Boot Camp – Tasting Like a Pro (St. Helena, CA)
If you’ve ever wondered how professionals approach a glass of wine or you want more confidence when tasting a wine presented to you by the restaurant sommelier, you need to attend this Boot Camp! There are common techniques and language all the pros use when tasting wine, and our talented and experienced wine faculty will share them with you. Whether it’s one of the classic grape varieties of the world or an “up-and-comer,” you’ll learn the proper tasting techniques, important wine attributes to note, and fundamental characteristics that determine quality in wine.
You will begin by learning a systematic process for tasting and evaluating wines efficiently and how to apply that process to still, sparkling, and sweet wines. You’ll taste the basic profile of the world’s classic white and red grape varieties and review the terms commonly used to describe the wines made from them. And you’ll gain an understanding of the impact of winemaking techniques—including the fermentation method, oak barrel use, and fortification—on the flavor of wine, as you identify the most common faults found in wines. To add to the fun, you will participate in blind tasting “challenges” with your classmates and compete for the coveted “Camp Champ” medal. In no time flat, you’ll be tasting wine like a pro!
Dress code: The dress code for this course is business casual. Blue jeans, shorts, tank tops, and open-toed sandals are not permitted. When visiting vineyards and wineries, sturdy, flat-soled shoes are required. Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances or cologne, as they will interfere with your learning experience as well as that of your fellow students. Additional items such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are suggested during the summer months as well as warm jackets during winter months.
Please note: this class is open to students 21 years and older.
For more information and all available dates, visit http://ce.culinary.edu/ciachef/CourseListing.asp?master_id=1670&course_area=AE&course_number=1595&course_subtitle=00
Filed under: Events, Travel, Wine Tasting & Classes
| May 21, 2012 9:00 am | to | May 25, 2012 4:00 pm |
St. Helena,
CA-94574
888-206-8425
ce.culinary.edu/ciachef/CourseListing.asp?master_id=1669&course_area=AE&course_number=1594&course_subtitle=00
CuisineType : Winery
Wine Lovers Boot Camp – Basic Training (St. Helena, CA)
Do you love wine and wish you knew more about it? Whether you are planning a dinner party and don’t know which wines to serve, long to be able to choose wine with confidence at a restaurant, or simply want to try something new but are not really sure where to start, this Boot Camp is for you!
This course is about knowing and enjoying wine as a fundamental part of your lifestyle, whether you are at home, dining out, or hosting a get-together with friends. In just a few days, you’ll take your understanding of wine to new heights and develop a roadmap for exploring the wonderful world of wine to its fullest.
With the expert guidance of the CIA, you will get to know the personality of the world’s major white and red wine grapes as you learn how to decipher wine labels from anywhere on the planet. You’ll visit a vineyard and a winery to understand the impact of “place” on a wine and discover how winemakers influence a wine’s flavor, style, and, ultimately, price. Through tastings, you will learn how to evaluate a wine and explore the basic principles of wine and food pairing. You’ll even prepare and pair a fabulous multi-course meal to enjoy with your fellow Boot Campers!
Dress code: The dress code for this course is business casual. Blue jeans, shorts, tank tops, and open-toed sandals are not permitted. When visiting vineyards and wineries, sturdy, flat-soled shoes are required. Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances or cologne, as they will interfere with your learning experience as well as that of your fellow students. Additional items such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are suggested during the summer months as well as warm jackets during winter months.
Please note: this class is open to students 21 years and older.
Course Section Register Now!
Term: FY12
Schedule Number: 8895
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: ST. HELENA, CA
Dates: May 21 – 25, 2012 (Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On a select class day, you’ll return to campus for dinner at the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant.
Required Fees: Tuition $2,195.00
Filed under: Events, Travel, Wine Tasting & Classes
| February 13, 2012 9:00 am | to | February 17, 2012 4:00 pm |
St. Helena,
CA-94574
888-206-8425
ce.culinary.edu/ciachef/CourseListing.asp?master_id=1669&course_area=AE&course_number=1594&course_subtitle=00
CuisineType : Winery
(Jan. 2012) Wine Lovers Boot Camp – Basic Training (St. Helena, CA)
Do you love wine and wish you knew more about it? Whether you are planning a dinner party and don’t know which wines to serve, long to be able to choose wine with confidence at a restaurant, or simply want to try something new but are not really sure where to start, this Boot Camp is for you!
This course is about knowing and enjoying wine as a fundamental part of your lifestyle, whether you are at home, dining out, or hosting a get-together with friends. In just a few days, you’ll take your understanding of wine to new heights and develop a roadmap for exploring the wonderful world of wine to its fullest.
With the expert guidance of the CIA, you will get to know the personality of the world’s major white and red wine grapes as you learn how to decipher wine labels from anywhere on the planet. You’ll visit a vineyard and a winery to understand the impact of “place” on a wine and discover how winemakers influence a wine’s flavor, style, and, ultimately, price. Through tastings, you will learn how to evaluate a wine and explore the basic principles of wine and food pairing. You’ll even prepare and pair a fabulous multi-course meal to enjoy with your fellow Boot Campers!
Dress code: The dress code for this course is business casual. Blue jeans, shorts, tank tops, and open-toed sandals are not permitted. When visiting vineyards and wineries, sturdy, flat-soled shoes are required. Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances or cologne, as they will interfere with your learning experience as well as that of your fellow students. Additional items such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are suggested during the summer months as well as warm jackets during winter months.
Please note: this class is open to students 21 years and older.
Course Section
Term: FY12
Schedule Number: 8896
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: ST. HELENA, CA
Dates: Feb. 13 – 17, 2012 (Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Notes: *On a select class day, you’ll return to campus for dinner at the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant.
Required Fees: Tuition $2,195.00
Filed under: Events, Travel, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 26, 2012 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
OC Mart MiX
3313 Hyland Ave Ste. C,
CA-92626
000-000-0000
www.theocmartmix.com
CuisineType : Other
MIX BIRTHDAY PARTY
WHEN: Thursday, January 26 from 11 am- 6 pm
LOOK FOR: Celebrate the opening of the oc mart MiX one year ago exactly! Stop in each store for appetizers and drinks. Live music by Marieve Herington Trio. Delicious food from the Seabirds food truck from 11am – 2pm. Happy Hour at We Olive & Wine Bar until 7pm. $1 custom note cards available at Paper Me. RSVP: Andrea@theocmart.com
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Events, Food Trucks, Wine Tasting & Classes
| March 11, 2012 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 6:00 pm |
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard,
CA-92014
415-705-0646
www.familywinemakers.org
CuisineType : Winery
"Tasting 2012" Returns to San Diego!Over 200 wineries, all members of Family Winemakers of California, will be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Sunday, March 11, for the association's 4th annual appearance in San Diego. This highly anticipated trade and consumer tasting showcases California’s small, family-owned wineries. Wine enthusiasts have the unique opportunity to meet winemakers and winery-owners, taste from over 800 different wines and explore the ever-increasing range of wine varietals and blends that today’s California wineries are producing.
Pricing:
$45 – Early Bird Special through February 20
$55 – February 21 – March 10
$65 – At the door
$75 – Early Entry Tickets, only 75 available allowing you entrance during trade tasting hours
Tickets go on sale January 20 and can be purchased online:www.familywinemakers.org
TimeTrade Hours:1 pm – 3 pm
Public & Trade Hours:3 pm – 6 pm
Filed under: Events, Fun, Industry Seminars, Meetings & Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| February 23, 2012 | ||
| 5:30 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Antonello Ristorante
3800 South Plaza Drive,
CA-92704
714.751.7153
www.antonello.com/special-events/winemixer022312.htm
CuisineType : Winery
Wine Mixer with Mission Wine Company
Thursday, February 23, 2012Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Attire: Business Casual
Antonello's own, Ciro Cirillo, of the Mission Wine Company will proudly be presenting some of his latest discoveries from a recent buying trip to Italy. The always entertaining wine importer will present six wines. Tray pass hors d'oeuvres and a bounty of antipasti will be served throughout the event.
A "wine shop" style retail offering will be held at the events conclusion.
If you join us in our main dining room for dinner after the mixer, we will offer a 25% discount off your entire dinner check. (prix fixe menu and Top Ten Wine Value selection wines excluded)
Wines to be poured:
I hope you can all attend.
Salude!!
Steve Ebol Sommelier
Cost for Mixer:$30.00 per person inclusive
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| February 9, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Morton's The Steakhouse
1641 West Sunflower Avenue,
CA-92704
714-444-4834
tiffany_teixeira@mortons.com
CuisineType : Steak
Join Morton's for an evening that’s guaranteed to tempt your palate and delight your senses! Enjoy our signature hors d’oeuvres and fine champagne paired with delectable chocolates.
Thursday, February 96pm – 7:30pm
$45 per guest
Inclusive of tax and gratuity
For more information, please contact Tiffany Teixeira at714-444-4834 or tiffany_teixeira@mortons.com.
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| February 2, 2012 8:00 am | to | February 8, 2012 10:00 pm |
Veracruz, Mexico
310-440-8877
www.nancyzaslavsky.com
CuisineType : Mexican
Winter 2012 Tour to Veracruz, Mexico
Thinking of where to take a winter break? Try unwinding with an affordable, sun-soaked Mexican vacation—one packed with world-class food, drink and culture. My small-group tours are great for friends, couples and perfect for singles because everyone feels part of our Mexican food-loving family!
DATES: February 2 to 8, 2012
Veracruz for Fish & Seafood Lovers! Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico, is a superb winter travel destination. It's a safe city, warm and welcoming with lots of sunshine and awesome things to do. Kick back in shorts, flip-flops, shades and sunscreen—grab a beer and your new Panama hat—to enjoy the ride! I’ve been bringing small groups of 10 people to Veracruz for over a dozen years tasting some of the most delectable fish and seafood in Mexico. We stay on the waterfront's top hotel with action-packed views of the port in the wildly wonderful coastal city. We're a short stroll to the most exciting, music-filled zócalo in Mexico!
The group enjoys all meals together for a week in great restaurants and my favorite palapa-roof shacks offering a staggering variety of fish and seafood. Our nighttime tacos and tamales crawl is like no other, anywhere—flavors will knock your socks off! You'll love waking up to breakfast coffee at Café de la Parroquía, Mexico's top coffeehouse.
Culturally-speaking, we take a day trip in an air-conditioned van through misty hilly coffee plantations to Jalapa, the state capital, and visit its anthropology museum with stunning contemporary architecture and pre-hispanic art. History buffs also enjoy tours to the fascinating site of Cempoala (also Zempoala), to La Antigua, the first Spanish landing site in Mexico, and to the stunning UNESCO town of Tlacotalpan. Port of Veracruz, Malecón walkway Cempoala (also Zempoala) Evening danzón on the zócalo
$2200. Does not include airfare and inexpensive taxi transport to/from airport/hotel. Fee includes 6 nights hotel (double occupancy, single supplement $400), ALL meals when taken with the group, ALL tastings, demos, tours, museum/site entrance fees and local tour transportation.For more information, please visitwww.nancyzaslavsky.com, 310-440-8877
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Events, Fun, Travel, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 28, 2012 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel
1755 N. Highland Ave.,
CA-90028
(310) 709-3969
www.drinkeatplay.com/intlwinefestival/
CuisineType : Cheese, Winery
drink. eat. play. presents International Wine Festival
International wine and cheese tasting
Sip and sample dozens of international wines supplied by dozens of distributors including Italian, German, Brazilian, South African, Spanish, Austrailian, Israeli, French, and New Zealand wines to name a few. Taking place January 28th at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa, the event will feature a wide selection of international favorites and the Renaissance Hotel will provide an assortment of cheeses and desserts.
$60 per person.
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 27, 2012 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
L'Ermitage
9291 Burton Way,
CA-90210
323.850.5558
www.hollywoodandwine.net/about.php
CuisineType : Winery
We weren't planning to do a January event until we found out that CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER Artistic Director and Spokesperson, VITALIE TAITTINGER, was coming to town and interested in doing a TASTING with L'Ermitage Wine Club. Irresistible! Please join us for a TASTING of CHAMPAGNES TAITTINGER including cheeses, charcuterie and appetizers from Chef Joseph Elevado.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH
6:30 – 8:30PM @ L'Ermitage Beverly Hills
9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills CA 90210
$35 per person(before gratuity)
Space is limited – Please call 323.850.5558 for reservations
Once you meet Vitalie Taittinger, you'll understand why Beverly Hills and Champagne are a perfect pairing. Creatively directing Champagne's only family owned and operated Grand Marque Champagne House, Vitalie's stories will fascinate. She will charm you, as will her champagnes.
Brut La Française NV
Blended from 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier grapes, this non-vintage champagne is aged 3-4 years, well over the legal minimum of 15 months, resulting in a delicate and elegant champagne with tremendous structure and finesse.
Cuvée Prestige Rosé NV
Blended from 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot grapes, this traditionally-styles non-vintage rosé champagne is the sibling cuvée to the Brut La Française. Most of the wine is vinified as white wine and a small part is vinified as red and aged without wood contact. Full-fruited, supple and aromatic with an intense cherry-pink color and fine, persistent bubbles.
Brut Millésimé 2004
Blended from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir grapes. Produced only in exceptional vintage years and made exclusively from the first pressings. Aged for 5 years before release instead of 3 years. A light and elegant champagne that expresses the finest qualities of its vintage year.
Nocturne NV
Blended from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes from over 35 crus. A non-vintage champagne, aged for at least 4 years before disgorging. Long, full and delicately sweet finish with tiny and delicate bubbles.
for Reservations:323.850.5558 or info@HollywoodandWine.net
reservations to be secured with a credit card
Special priced VALET parking for L'Ermitage Wine Club eventsStreet parking is also available
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 26, 2012 | to | January 28, 2012 |
A showcase over 80 phenomenal producers of pinot noir. Consumers will be able to sample up to 300 pinots from every important pinot noir region, from the Russian River Valley to the Santa Rita Hills, Oregon to the Anderson Valley, Burgundy to New Zealand to the Sonoma Coast. Come to the Barker Hangar to taste these highly acclaimed wines, meet the gifted and charming winemakers who create them, and experience the passion and romance that the pinot noir industry continues to embody. Discover and celebrate pinot noir in its many diverse styles, ranging from modern to earthy to elegant. Explore new producers, find wines you love, and become a pinot devotee if you are not one already. We call it Serious Fun. Come see for yourself.
For more information, visit http://pinotdays.com/
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| February 13, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Chapter One: The Modern Local
227 N. Broadway,
CA-92701
714.352.2225
chapteronetml.com/
CuisineType : Pub Grub
Juice with James
2nd Monday of Every Month
February 10th @ 7PM (First Event)The famous Som, James Wall, will be hosting a wine tasting & education and light Prix-Fixe pairing, the 2nd Monday of every month. Enjoy his crazy stories, endless wine knowledge and guaranteed great company for an evening full of wonderful wine & food pairings If you are interested, please email INFO@CHAPTERONETML.COM to book your spot today
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 25, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Chapter One: The Modern Local
227 N. Broadway,
CA-92701
714.352.2225
chapteronetml.com/
CuisineType : Pub Grub
Our first ever AA Meeting @ Chapter One: the modern local!!!This monthly event will be a chance to introduce you (or reintroduce you!) to a spirit, enjoy some cocktails and eat some appetizers, all with peers!
Agwa de Bolivia, a cocoa leaf liqueur, will be our inagrual sponsor!! (3) specialty cocktails, (1) shot and appetizers to go with them all!!
- $25/person, come a little early to reserve a space
- 7PM until… well when Agwa is involved… who knows!!!
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 18, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Chapter One: The Modern Local
227 N. Broadway,
CA-92701
714.352.2225
chapteronetml.com/
CuisineType : Pub Grub
Women & Italian Wine Event
Wednesday, January 18th @ 7PM – 9PM Come join us for our 3rd Monthly Installment of our new "Women & ________" Education Series!!! Our first two events were a huge success and we look forward to continuing it, every month for the rest of the year!! On every third Wednesday of each month, enjoy a great night of booze education with a group of fellow women, while you taste and munch the night away with tastes and appetizers! This months feature is wines from Italy: a Barbera, Super Tuscan, & Gavi di Gavi to name a few. For $15/person, we will be providing appetizers and multiple wines from some of the most renowned wine regions in the world!
ONLY 45 SPACES AVAILABLE!! PLEASE EMAIL INFO@CHAPTERONETML.COM TO RSVP
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 15, 2012 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Leoness Cellars
38311 De Portola Rd,
CA-92592
(951) 302-7601
www.leonesscellars.com/upcoming-events
CuisineType : Winery
Taste n' Tunes on The Patio Featuring: Jazz Artist Bradley Leighton Join us on the patio at Leoness on for live entertainment. First come, first serve.
*NO RSVPS for patio seating
Taste n' Tunes at The Restaurant Come enjoy some delicious wine-country cuisine with your favorite Leoness wineand complimentary live music.
RSVP for large groups only. 951-302-7301 ext 121
"Savor the wine…feel the music!"
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 22, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:30 pm |
32720 Rancho California Road,
CA-92591
(951) 676-4001
www.callawaywinery.com
CuisineType : Winery
A Taste of Winter SeminarIn this seminar you will learn why pruning is good for the vine, how to serve and store wine, what bottle shapes and sizes can tell you about the wine and finish up with a delightful tasting of our ruby port and dessert wines.
$88.50 per person
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| March 3, 2012 10:00 am | to | March 4, 2012 4:30 pm |
34567 Rancho California Road,
CA-92593
800.801.9463
www.temeculawines.org/events/index.php?events_id=34&utm_content=greattasteoc%40aol.com&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=World%20of%20Wine%202012&utm_campaign=New%20Year%20News%20From%20Temecula%20Valley%20Winegrowersa%20Association
CuisineType : Winery
It's WoW time again! That's when the wineries of the Temecula Valley open their cellar doors for guests to enjoy a bevy of wines at our annual two day barrel tasting event. Old world wine varietals created in new world, Temecula style, will WoW ticket holders!
You'll enjoy a self-guided wine country tour that will take you to 30+ wineries, each of whom will be offering varietal wines from barrel, tank or bottle. The wines will be paired with scrumptious food samplings which exemplify the perfect marriage of food and wine. Ticket holders will receive a map of the Temecula Valley, a passport which allows a visit to each participating winery and a souvenir glass.
This whirlwind, two day event is a sure sell-out, so please order your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Limited to guests 21 years and over. Event held rain or shine.
The event is held from 10am to 4:30pm. 2 day tickets are $99 per person; $89 if purchased prior to February 3, 2012. All tickets are Will-Call and are available for pick-up between 9:30am and 1pm ONLY on the day(s) of the event. Guests will be notified via email as to their pick-up location. Local, Sunday Only and Designated Driver tickets are also available at a discounted price.
www.temeculawines.org/events/index.php?events_id=34&utm_content=greattasteoc%40aol.com&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=World%20of%20Wine%202012&utm_campaign=New%20Year%20News%20From%20Temecula%20Valley%20Winegrowersa%20Association
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 17, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Europa Village
33475 La Serena Way,
CA-92591
951-216-3380
europavillage.com
CuisineType : Winery
January 17- 6-7:30p
Sommelier Workshop Introduction to wine tasting: Learn a few precious tips that will help you have more fun and more confidence while tasting wine- the ideal conditions for tasting, the serving temperature, progression of the tasting, reading the label and more.
$49 per person.
For questions and reservations please contact Europa Village events at 951-216-3380 or events@europavillage.com
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 12, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Europa Village
La Serena Way,
CA-92591
951.216.3318
europavillage.com
CuisineType : Winery
First Culinary Class of the year with Executive Chef Dean Thomas, "Soups On!" Learn and taste three styles of soup preparation, then bring the recipes home to create your own. Wine pairing included.
Cost: $85/per person (Societe Member discounts are eligible)
Filed under: Cooking Classes, Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| February 10, 2012 | ||
| 5:30 am | to | 8:30 am |
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway,
CA-92648
714-842-6600
www.cspinc.org
CuisineType : Other
(Jan. 2011) Support CSP's Huntington Beach Youth Shelter as we celebrate our second annual "Love Grows by Giving" wine tasting fundraiser. Our guests will be offered a unique selection of wines, wine education, beer sampling from Karl Strauss, food & wine pairings from local fine dining restaurants, live music, and a silent auction. Enjoy a wonderful evening while making a difference in our community. Call or email to purchase tickets.
$40 per individual & $75 per couple.
Filed under: Beer Tastings & Pairings, Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Live Entertainment, Mircobrews, Scenic View, Tasting Menus, Valentine's Day, Wine Bar, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 14, 2012 10:00 am | to | January 15, 2012 5:00 pm |
Long Beach Convention Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard,
CA-90802
203-878-2577
www.latravelshow.com
The 7th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure ShowTM Packs Heat with an International Fiery Foods ChallengeNew demos and competitions at the Culinary Stage announced Any travel experience would be far from complete without exploring the destination’s cuisine. Accordingly, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show TM, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center on January 14-15, will feature delicious, interactive demonstrations at the Culinary Stage. The International Fiery Foods Challenge invites guests to take their taste buds to the limit, sampling mouth-watering recipes from around the world. Guests can also participate in a high-stakes cooking competition and learn travel tips for foodies.
The International Fiery Foods Challenge brings together local chefs representing destinations found at the show. From familiar cuisine to the exotic, all dishes will have a delightful kick. The demonstrated foods are Frikadelle (a sort of German meatball), Spicy Tequila Marinated Prawns, Rendang Padang (Indonesian Caramelized Beef Curry), and Medjool Dates with chorizo, mascarpone and Tunisian harissa (a chili sauce). Participating chefs are Kai Loebach of CurryWurst, Amir Thomas of Duo Dishes, SriAdriani 'Jenny' Martono of Indonesia Tourism, and Tracey Augustine of Cashmere Bites. After tasting, guests can vote for their favorites and take home the recipes to recreate them.
The Mark DeCarlo Interactive Cooking Class and Competition will follow the Fiery Foods Challenge. Three lucky audience members will be picked from a drawing to prove their kitchen skills right on the spot, recreating a dish of Mark’s choosing. The audience will vote for the best cook, who will win an all-inclusive Yucatan vacation. The Culinary Stage has good eats for Sunday’s show-goers as well. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau will hold a “Taiwan Popcorn Chicken” demonstration with Chef Frances Lee of the Mighty Boba Truck. Then, Ventura based Chef Jason Collis will host “Farm to Table—Luscious Lemon and Avocado Taste Sensations from 120-year-old, Sustainable Limoneira Ranch.” And, see a top Herradura Tequila ambassador demonstrate Tequila pairing tips. Following this demo, attendees can meet the brand ambassador and taste samples at the Herradura Tequila bar next to the Los Angeles magazine booth. Also not to be missed is “Travel for Foodies – Tips, Trends, and Tools for the Culinary Traveler,” with food and travel experts Michael Cervin, Linda Kissam, Dr. Kathy Gruver, and Chef Allan Cragg.
In addition, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show will feature talks by some of the world’s most beloved travel personalities, including Samantha Brown, Andrew Zimmern, Peter Greenberg, Pauline Frommer, Mark DeCarlo, and Patricia Schultz. Attendees can enjoy cultural performances and participate in a variety of activities including scuba lessons from Beadiver.com, a 25’ rock climbing wall, zip line, and children’s activities area. The five-acre show floor will be packed with more than 400 destinations, tour operators and travel professionals providing one-on-one consultations on visiting destinations as near as Catalina Island and as far as Indonesia.
The 2012 Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show’sTM Presenting Sponsor is the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Supporting Sponsors include Air Berlin/Visit Berlin, Guam Visitors Bureau, Indonesia Tourism, Turkish Culture and Tourism Office. Los Angeles Magazine, NBC4 LA, Los Angeles Consortium of Online Travel (LACOT), Press-Telegram, KABC-AM and KLOS-FM are the flagship Media Sponsors. The event, produced by Unicomm, LLC, will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center Saturday, January 14th and Sunday, January 15th, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; travel trade may enter the show on Saturday, January 14th at 9:30am for an advance preview or attend during regular show hours. Tickets are $12 at the door or $9 online in advance with Promo Code: LAPR; children age 16 and below admitted free with paid adult. Ticket purchase information, a current schedule of speakers and more details are available at www.latravelshow.com.
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Cooking Classes, Events, Food Festivals, Fun, Guest Chefs, Kid Friendly Events, Spirit Tastings Etc, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 14, 2012 | ||
| 2:30 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Save the Date, Mate
In January we will begin another year of wine tasting events. Our first tasting of 2012 will feature wines from Australia. We don't have a menu yet, but expect a few courses of velvety new-world wines paired with an eclectic mix of food. Expect dessert as well, paired with something fun and sweet. The final details should come out in the first week of January, but you can make your reservations today.
January Wine Tasting, Wines of Australia
Hosted by our wine guru, David Womack
Sage RestaurantSaturday, January 14th at 2:30 pm
949.718.9650
$35 plus tax
18% gratuity on parties of five or more.
Vegetarian options are available. Please let us know so we can make arrangements to meet your dietary needs.This is a seated event. Please be prompt due to demands on our kitchen.
Sage Restaurant
2531 Eastbluff Drive,
CA-92660
949.718.9650
www.sagerestaurant.com
CuisineType : Eclectic, Winery
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| April 23, 2012 |
Filed under: Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
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