Great Taste Magazine

2012 ZinMasters Cruise to Alaska
408.379.3853
www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?cid=1&n1=10&n2=1013

CuisineType : Winery

Set Sail from Seattle to Ketchikan, and cruise along the Inside Passage to Skagway Aboard Celebrity’s Infinity

This adventure not only gives you the opportunity to see wildlife, wilderness, mountains and glaciers, Alaska’s natural beauty, it also gives you a chance to enjoy attractions and museums that pertain to the Native American Culture and Gold Rush History that are unique to the area.Travel with Winery Hosts ZAP’s Cruise program offers an excellent opportunity to mix and mingle with leading Zinfandel winemakers who share their collective passion for great wine, food and camaraderie! While sailing, join with fellow ZAP travelers in the University of Zin seminars, tastings, winemaker dinners and more exclusive event.

For more information visit http://www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?cid=1&n1=10&n2=1013

Top Chef Tour
www.bravotv.com/thetour

CuisineType : Other

Bravo hits the road again with the annual “Top Chef: The Tour” kicking off in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday, May 17. The 15-city tour brings the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning, No. 1 food show on cable to fans and foodies nationwide. Back by popular demand, the tour features a show-down between two former chef’testants in each market who compete in a live, interactive cook-off in front of “Top Chef” fans with a panel of local judges, and audience members.

“’The Top Chef Tour allows our passionate and engaged Bravo fans the chance to be up close and personal with one of their favorite shows,” said Ellen Stone, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Bravo. “We provide a hands-on experience that takes them one step closer to being part of the show.” To date, “Top Chef: The Tour” has visited 82 cities, interacted with more than 44,000 “Top Chef” fans nationwide along the way and last year, the tour’s online ticketing for all cities sold out within hours.

The free event provides fans with a chance to meet and greet the Chef’testants they’’ve come to know and root for, hear “Top Chef” show “secrets,” and, for the first time ever, step into the judges shoes and rate their favorite Chef’testants’ food. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of on-site activities, including “Top Chef”-themed Cornhole Toss, Tip the Scale – where fans will be tasked with putting items in order of weight, and “Top Chef” Horseshoe Toss. Additionally, attendees can purchase Bravo and “Top Chef” merchandise on-site.

“Top Chef: The Tour” will be pulling up to a farmer’s market, mall or food festival.

To sign up for free admission and learn more about “Top Chef: The Tour,” visit http://www.bravotv.com/thetour.

Savory Spice Shop
78 Discovery Rd.,
California-92618
(949) 261-2216
www.savoryspiceshop.com/

CuisineType : Spanish

Chefs Elbert and Bretall’s demonstration and menu will include a white gazpacho soup with tomato bread, orange and fennel salad, chicken brochettes with spices and honey, vegetables with saffron rice and will finish with dark chocolate cake. Cost to attend this class is $40 per person and includes learning how to prepare these dishes, generous tastings of each item and the recipes to recreate the delicious dishes experienced at this class. Event attendees are required to bring their own beverages, space is limited and reservations can be made by calling (949) 717-7776.

Savory Spice Shop
928 Avocado Ave.,
CA-92660
www.savoryspiceshop.com/?gclid=CJ-jrtPK568CFaYaQgodqibz2w

CuisineType : American, Casual, Healthy, Homestyle, Mediterranean, Sm Plates, Spanish, Tapas, Other

Savory Spice Shop, the purveyor of quality, unique, organic and exotic spices, is hosting an exciting Spanish Tapas demonstration this month at their Corona del Mar location. Chefs Linda Elbert and Michael Bretall, owners of The Basement Table at the Laguna Culinary Arts Cafe, will be creating a Spanish Tapas-style dinner, highlighting some of Savory Spice’s most intriguing spices. Chefs Elbert and Bretall’s demonstration and menu will include a white gazpacho soup with tomato bread, orange and fennel salad, chicken brochettes with spices and honey, vegetables with saffron rice and will finish with dark chocolate cake. Cost to attend this class is $40 per person and includes learning how to prepare these dishes, generous tastings of each item and the recipes to recreate the delicious dishes experienced at this class. Event attendees are required to bring their own beverages, space is limited and reservations can be made by calling (949) 717-7776.

The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway,
CA-90802
8587555411
westcoastbbqclassic.com/

CuisineType : American, BBQ

Whose barbecue style reigns supreme? That question will be answered the Queen Mary presents the first-ever West Coast BBQ Classic – a full day of finger lickin’ good competition with pitmasters from around the country battling for the title of Ultimate Pitmaster.

Over 5,000 people are expected to attend the inaugural event which will be held at the Queen Mary Event Park and feature over 30 barbecue experts from Memphis, Kansas City, the Carolinas, the Lone Star State and elsewhere. Fun seekers should come hungry and early to taste as many dishes as their appetite can handle before casting their vote for the People’s Choice award. The Ultimate Pitmaster will walk away with $9,000 in prizes awarded by a panel of judges sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. In addition to the cook-off, the all-American food fest will feature live music performances and BBQ eating competitions as well as a kids’ zone and Jack Daniels lounge for guests 21+. For those in need of more to eat, a variety of vendors will be on hand with non-barbecue foods and sweet treats.

General admission to the West Coast Classic is $10 and includes one tasting ticket. Attendees may purchase one additional taste for $2; six tastes for $10; or 13 for $20. Children 12 and under are free; admission to the kids’ zone is $5. Parking is $12.

Guests who book the Queen Mary’s Grillin’ & Chillin’ hotel package for Saturday night will enjoy overnight accommodations, free parking, two general admission tickets to the West Coast BBQ Classic and 13 additional tasting tickets. Rates start at $199 based on double occupancy.

Antonello Ristorante
3800 South Plaza Drive,
CA-92704
(714) 751-7153
www.antonello.com

CuisineType : Italian

Join the culinary trio- Fiorella Cagnolo, Salvatore Ferrara, Gino Buonanoce- as they host a cooking demonstration.

It’ll be an evening filled with fun, food and wine!

Cooking Demonstration Menu Includes:

-Insalata Primavera

-Penne Carrettiera

-Sogliola Impanata

-Lamponi e Fragole

Cost of Event: $50

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza
3333 South Bristol Street,
CA-92626
949-653-2900
FeedOC.org

Cuisine Type : American, Fine Dining, Seafood, Steak

Hosted by South Coast Plaza, “The Summer Food & Wine Event” features fine wine and food at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s from 6-9pm. More than 25 renowned wineries will pour their best vintages, accompanied by Chef Seakyeong Kim’s sumptuous tastes. Over 100 wines from Napa and Sonoma Valleys, the Central Coast and France will be sampled. Entertainment provided by KCRW’s Jason Bentley. All proceeds from the event and silent auction benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s ongoing efforts to fight hunger. Advance tickets: $75, $100 at door. Call 949-653-2900 x 131 or visit: FeedOC.org

Scapetta, Sotto, Chaya, Rivera, Savory, Whist, and many more.
1700 Ocean Ave.,
CA-90401
3106704624
www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/greaterla

CuisineType : Fine Dining

Take your dining experience to the next level. At Flavors you’ll do more than just eat the food, you will witness culinary experts craft a meal tableside. This is one dinner that goes above and beyond the usual restaurant fare! Unleash your inner “foodie” and experience a distinct evening of dining while helping to fund the research, education, and advocacy efforts of the American Liver Foundation.

A culinary gala featuring excellent chefs throughout the Los Angeles area preparing five course meals at your table paired with wine. It is benefit for more than one million patients in Southern California.

To purchase tickets, visit http://go.liverfoundation.org/site/TR?fr_id=3170&pg=entry

Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row,
CA-93940
(831) 648-4800
www.montereybayaquarium.org

CuisineType : American

Monterey Bay Aquarium Cooking For Solutions

A Grand Culinary Celebration—

May 18-20, 2012

More than 20 celebrity chefs from across the nation 75 restaurants and 60 wineries at our signature Gala

Expanded Salon Series, Food & Wine Adventures, Celebrity Chefs LIVE!

A weekend of gourmet food and wine that’s good for the planetAquarium members enjoy exclusive events and discounts all weekend

For more information visit: www.montereybayaquarium.org

Pebble Beach
95 Prescott Ave.,
California-93940
866.907.3663
www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com

CuisineType : Winery

The Fifth Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine takes place April 12-15, 2012. The signature West Coast culinary event brings together more than 75 prominent chefs and 250 acclaimed wineries and distinguished winemakers from around the world at the iconic Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, CA for a four-day, first-class display of epicurean splendor and unrivaled access. In addition to cooking demonstrations led by the most talented chefs from around the globe and vertical tastings from the world’s top wine producers, unique experiences added each year make this a must-see annual event for culinary enthusiasts and wine aficionados the world over. Ticket prices per person range from $100 for a single event pass to $4,750 for a VIP four-day pass, with access to all events and exclusive after-hours parties with the chefs and winemakers. To purchase tickets to Pebble Beach Food & Wine, or for more information on ticket packages and a full line-up of events, visit www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com or call 866-907-FOOD (3663).

Share Our Selves
1550 Superior Avenue,
CA-92627
949-270-2100
www.shareourselves.org/

CuisineType : Mexican

Orange Country’s most prominent chefs will join SOS in an evening of fun, friendship, and exotic tacos. In the spirit of good-natured competition and to support a great cause, these chefs will create unusual and interesting tacos.

Thursday April 19,2012
5:30-7:30 pm
VIP Party: 4:30-5:30 pm

Proceeds from the event support the SOS Orange Aid Project. Founded in 1992, Orange Aid retrieves excess food from local food vendors and distributes to those lacking food security. Join us and help feed your community by enjoying great food for a great cause.

Vasa Park
2854 Triunfo Canyon Rd,
CA-90131
(949) 295-0506
www.clubculinaire.com

CuisineType : American, Other

Join Club Culinaire Chefs in the Mountains of Malibu

The Chefs will be cooking up a storm.

Cost of events:

$50 for adults

$70 for adults w/ bus ride from Long Beach

For more information, such as menu and tickets visit:www.clubculinaire.com

Michael’s
1147 Third Street,
ca-90403
310.451.0843
www.michaelssantamonica.com

CuisineType : Fine Dining

(Posted Feb. 2012)

WHO: Michael McCarty, hailed as a pioneer of California cuisine and known for his personal connections to local growers of the best seasonal ingredients at the farmers’ market; and Executive Chef John-Carlos Kuramoto, known for his knack for finding the best ingredients at the market.

WHAT: Michael’s Market Meet-Ups McCarty and Chef Kuramoto lead an exclusive tour of Santa Monica Farmers’ Market to introduce guests to his favorite farmers, pay homage to ingredients of the season, and show how he picks the best ingredients. Guests will then head back to the restaurant and enjoy dishes specially created by Chef Kuramoto featuring the monthly ingredient, as well as wine pairings and recipes to take home. February’s Meet-Up will focus on Coleman Farms and kale. Started in 1965 by Bill Coleman, Coleman Farms is based in Carpinteria.

WHEN: Wed. February 22, Wed. March 14, Wed. April 11, Wed. May 16 and monthly thereafter 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

COST: $75 per person includes:

• Freshly made cinnamon rolls and cappuccinos

• Farmers’ Market Tour with Michael McCarty and Executive Chef John-Carlos Kuramoto

• Tastings and wine pairings

• Autographed copy of owner/chef Michael McCarty’s latest book, Welcome to Michael’s: Great Food, Great People, Great Party!

WHERE: 1147 Third Street Santa Monica, CA 90403

www.michaelssantamonica.com

RESERVATIONS: 310.451.0843

23 OC Restaurants
1550 Superior Avenue,
CA-92627
(949) 270-2134
www.shareourselves.org

CuisineType : Other

Now in its 19th year, Wild & Crazy Taco Night has become one of the most popular events in Orange County! Get ready for a fun and festive evening where 23 of Orange County’s finest chefs and restaurants each prepare an unusual and unique taco. The chefs’ creativity is endless and the food leaves guests talking for the rest of the year!

Back by popular demand is the pre-event VIP Party! Participating guests will enjoy early admission into the event and will have the opportunity to meet all of the chefs and sample their tacos before the general event begins. The VIP Reception has sold out each year.

The event nets approximately $35,000 which supports the SOS Orange Aid Project (SOS Food Pantry), feeding more than 275 Orange County families each day.<br

BLT Steak
8720 West Sunset Boulevard,
CA-90069
949 295 0506
www.e2hospitality.com/blt-steak/

CuisineType : Steak

Chef Josh Gil of BLT Steak is hosting a delicious five course dinner at BLT Steak with special guest Baptiste Cuvelier, owner of Leoville Poyferre in Bordeaux and Bodega Cuvelier Los Andes in Argentina.

$115 per person.

Call 949 295 0506 for reservations.

Dinner starts at 7pm.

BLT Steak, 8720 West Sunset Boulevard, W-Hollywood, CA 90069.

Steak Tartare – Hand Cut Filet, Sauce Gribiche, Radish Salad, Grilled Bread

Weiser Farms Celeriac Soup, Brussels Sprout Leaves, Bacon, Sherry Gastrique

Sonoma Duroc Pork Belly with Date Puree, Arkansas Black Apple, Gloria's Snap Peas

Washugyu Beef Coulotte Boulangere Fingerling Potatoes, Maggie's Tatsoi, Red Wine, Horseradish

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Pistachio, Coffee Ice Cream, Orange Glass

Beef Palace
18381 Goldenwest St (So. of Ellis),
CA-92648
714-328-8661
www.waggintrails.org

CuisineType : BBQ

Waggin' Trails – a non profit rescue transit bus operated by "A Leg Up" Pet Rescue is saving the lives of hundreds of shelter animals each month by delivering them to areas with less impacted shelters who have adorptive families waiting to provide forever homes for these pets. In an effort to continue this operation, partner vineyards, wineries, restaurantrs, supermarkets, retailers and hotels have generously assisted the group in presenting fabulous annual events in So. Cal as well as the Bay area. The Annual Pups N Pinot (www.pupsnpinot.com ) and the new www.waggintrails.org fund these efforts. Rescue Roundup is the more family friendly event featuring pony rides, outdoor BBQ, wine tasting from the areas finest vintners, VIP Reception Area, crafts, Laker Girls, fabulous silent auction, live band, line dancing lessons and free souvenirs. Family package plans start at $60 & tickets are only $25 per adult in advance and for this all – inclusive price you can't find a better value.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
12021 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-867-5555

ACF / OECA & ACF/ CCAC

2012 Chef of the Year Awards & Valentine Day Sweet Heart Dinner Dance

Sunday, February 12, 2012 – 6:00pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel
12021 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove

Reception

Butler Passed Hors d’Oeuvres & No Host Bar

Appetizer Salad

Gourmet Greens with Pomegranate Dressing and Roasted Quail with Molasses Reduction, Toasted Macadamian Nuts, Tomato and Goat Cheese. (Served with White Wine)

Intermezzo

Cantaloupe Sorbet with Berries

Entrée

Beef Medallions with Croquette Potatoes, Petit Vegetables and Cabernet Wine Sauce. (Served with Red Wine)

Dessert

Sweet Sampling Platter – Coffee & Hot Tea Service

Donation: Junior & Seniors $45.00, Others, 50.00 all inclusive. Call Terri at (714) 960-0534 for tickets.

2087 Broadway,
CO-81507
970-628-8003
www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org

CuisineType : Fine Dining, Winery, Other

Indulge in a journey of eight cleverly crafted SAVORY appetizers created with the Girl Scout's world famous cookies prepared by the Grand Valley's most talented chefs. Each custom creation will be expertly paired with a Colorado wine or specialty cocktail courtesy of Crossroads Wine & Spirits' Sommelier, Monty Haltiner.

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts and this signature event raises the necessary funds to provide Girl Scouting to girls in Western Colorado, building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.Enjoy great food, great wine for a great cause. What a fabulous experience for adults to enjoy Girl Scout cookies in a whole new way. Tickets are only $35. You can obtain them by calling 970-242-4461 or email cindi.graves@gscolorado.org.

BREADBAR Century City
10520 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067,
CA-90067
310-277-3770
www.commongrains.com

CuisineType : Japanese

WHAT: Artisan soba makers Sonoko Sakai and Mutsuko Soma will host a pop-up soba restaurant and sake bar featuring freshly stoned and milled handcrafted soba prepared with a choice of traditional or modern ingredients and garnishes and specialty grilled onigiri.

COST: Menu items range from $11-16

WHEN: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – Sunday, January 22, 2012, from 5-10 p.m. nightly

RESERVATIONS: Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling BREADBAR Century City at 310.277.3770

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.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
455 Newport Center Drive,
CA-92660
949-720-9633
www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/ca/newport-beach?utm_source=innovyx&utm_medium=email&utm_content=FWN01&utm_campaign=FWN

CuisineType : Steak, Winery

On Saturday, November 19th, SoCo Certified Farmers’ Market will host its Farm to Food Truck Challenge II. The event is a farmers’ market inspired cooking competition pitting top Gourmet Food Truck chefs against each other to create the best dish using locally grown farm fresh ingredients. Over 15 gourmet food trucks will be hosted during the weekly farmers’ market from 9am-2pm with selected trucks competing.

The event is a Food Network TV Show “Chopped”-style competition. Food truck chefs will have only 60 minutes to shop the farmers’ market for its pre-determined seasonal ingredients and then whip up a culinary masterpiece. The dish will be served to a panel of top foodie judges to be judged on creativity, taste and presentation. The winner will be crowned the ‘Top Chop’ Truck!

The Challenge kicks off at 12pm, judging begins at 1pm and the Winner announced at 1:30pm. The festivities will also feature live music, kid-friendly activities and plenty of free parking. The event is held in conjunction with the SoCo Certified Farmers’ Market, which is held every Saturday at South Coast Collection (“SoCo”) (the 3300 block of Hyland Ave) in Costa Mesa from 9am-2pm.

Our first Farm to Food Truck Challenge witnessed Bacon Mania being crowned ‘Top Chop’ Truck. The event had over 3,500 people in attendance with over 20 farmers’ market foodies, bloggers, photographers and volunteers capturing all the action.

SoCo Certified Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday at South Coast Collection (3315 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa) from 9am-2pm and features the best fruits and vegetables that California farmers’ have to offer along with a rotation of top gourmet food trucks and other traditional farmer market fare. For more info, please visit: www.socoFM.com

CuisineType : Food Trucks

An event for the one percent—with room for the other 99. This is an evening of FIVE c’s: caviar, charity, cuisine, champagne, and classical music, a multi-course repast prepared by one of the world’s top chefs interspersed with live musical performances as well as education. A caviar lover’s paradise, the event benefits The Harold Robinson Foundation. It also features exotic foods guest will simply NOT be able to find ANYWHERE else, including: a smoked alligator, an actual sturgeon from which Osetra caviar is harvested, and a giant Alaskan smoked salmon.

The meal will be helmed by Marcel Vigneron, considered one of the country’s top chefs and among its foremost exponents of “molecular gastronomy.” Vigneron was the second-season runner-up on Top Chef. Vigneron, who’s worked alongside chefs ranging from Joel Robuchon to Michael Mina, got his own show on the SyFy Channel this year called Marcel's Quantum Kitchen.

The Harold Robinson Foundation, based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to enriching the lives of inner city and underprivileged children by providing them the means, free of costs, to attend a safe, nurturing and non-competitive camp environment where they will experience nature and participate in diverse recreational programs designed to strengthen confidence and independence, build character and develop leadership skills.

Address available upon credentialed RSVP
CA-90077
310-285-5321
bit.ly/t1qtmm

CuisineType : Fine Dining, Seafood

The Ultimate Food Fight: Whole Foods Market Chefs Fight to “Stuff This!”

Series of cook-offs challenge chefs to create the ultimate holiday stuffing dish with an Orange County twist to support OC Food Bank!

Creating a gourmet stuffing out of thin air would be far too easy for these expert chefs! Each contestant will be given the same basic stuffing recipe, but must incorporate a selection of secret, non-traditional local and seasonal ingredients, from seafood to artisan cheese, to put a fresh, local twist on their recipe. Customers and viewers alike will learn simple tips from Whole Foods Market chefs to create the ultimate holiday stuffing that captures the unique taste of Orange County. The chefs will fight to accumulate points from one cook-off to the next, vying to win the ultimate bragging rights just in time for Thanksgiving, and the right to feature their recipe in Whole Foods Market stores.

Judges for the Orange County event will include: · Nancy Luna, Orange County Register· Marian Bacol-Uba, food blogger aka ‘Marian the Foodie’· Nathan Coulon, True Food Kitchen In the spirit of giving, admission for shoppers to witness the cook-off will be two shelf stable food items benefiting the OC Food Bank.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 9 from 6:30-8pm

WHERE: Whole Foods Market Huntington Beach,7881 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Whole Foods Market
7881 Edinger Ave,
CA-92647
(657) 200-4200
www.wholefoodsmarket.com/huntingtonbeach