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Celebrity Chef Luncheon & AIWF Big Bottle Auction

Date:                Sunday, November 22, 2009
Time:              11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Price:               Starting at $150, includes four course luncheon and wine pairing; if you are interested in                           sponsoring a full table, please call 619-342-7337 for package rates and your selection of                           winemaker tables
Location:       San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina

Celebrity Chefs: TBA

2009 Celebrity Chef Luncheon Details

Celebrity Artist:          Michael Flohr
Master Sommelier:   Joseph Spellman
Auctioneer:                 Steven Metter & Clinton Metter

The AIWF Celebrity Chef Luncheon & Big Bottle Auction will take place on November 22 during the weeklong San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. The luncheon will feature 15 celebrity winemakers (or other high-profile winery representatives) and a world-class menu prepared by nationally acclaimed chefs. Guests will dine at tables of 11, each table featuring one winemaker pouring favorites from their portfolio. Celebrity artist Michael Flohr will be on-hand to serve as emcee of the event and will also host one table. Menu and winery selection will be posted after September 15, 2009.

The luncheon will culminate in a spirited live auction with jet-setting vacation packages, large format bottles, and one-of-a-kind items that are perfect for the serious wine and food enthusiast.

Proceeds from the event’s auctions benefit The American Institute of Wine & Food Culinary and Enology Scholarship program. Each year, thousands of dollars are awarded to professionals and students in San Diego to further their careers in culinary and enology arts. To date, over $120,000 has been awarded to AIWF who in turn fund deserving students from proceeds raised at auctions during the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.

Celebrity Chefs:
Chef Bernard Guillas, The Marine Room, La Jolla, CA
Chef Kenny Gilbert, Capella Telluride, Telluride, CO
Chef Thierry Rautureau, Chef in the Hat, Rover’s Restaurant, Seattle, WA
Chef Suzette Gresham, Acquerello, San Francisco, CA

Celebrity Chef Luncheon & AIWF Big Bottle Auction Menu
Limited at 150 people

Chef Bernard
Tray Pass
St. Agur Bleu Cheese Grape Truffle in Walnut Crust
Tamarind Espelette Spiced Rosette de Lyon Lollipop
King Oyster Mushroom Cappuccino, Ambrosante Cream
Ahi Tuna Tiger Eye, Yuzu Cashew Sauce
Lemon Thyme Avocado Beignet, Ancho Chile Aioli

Kenny Gilbert
Butter Poached Local Spiny Lobster with Pumpkin & Edamame Succotash Crispy Chorizo & Thai Coconut Jasmine Rice Espuma

Suzette Gresham
Ridged Pasta with Foie Gras
Scented with Black Truffle and Marsala

Thierry Rautureau
Slow Roasted Brandt Beef Tri Tip, Braised Brandt Beef Tongue
Sunchoke Purée, Farro, Arugula
Harissa- Coriander Reduction

Chef Bernard
“Trifecta”
Amarula Pot de Crème
Ibarra Aztec Chocolate Tarte
Port Szechuan Scented Blackberry Glace

Wineries and celebrity chefs will be announced by September 15. In the meantime, here are wineries and the menu from the 2008 luncheon for your review.

2008 Wineries and Menu
Ferrari Carano Vineyard and Winery - Healdsburg
John Tyler Wines by Bacigalupi - Healdsburg
Joseph Phelps Vineyards - Napa
Justin Vineyards and Winery - Paso Robles
Laird Family Estate - Napa
Quintessa - Napa
Silver Oak - Napa
Silverado Vineyards - Napa
Spring Mountain Vineyard - St. Helena
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars - Napa
Tandem Wines - Sebastopol
Trinchero Napa Valley - St. Helena