November 22, 2009  (Sunday)

Celebrity Chef Luncheon and AIWF Live Auction

Date:                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:
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 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 a nationally acclaimed chef, and Executive Chef Bernard Guillas from La Jolla's Marine Room. 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 deserving students from proceeds raised at auctions during the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.

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