This Month's Issue
| October 20, 2011 |
| 2:30 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
True Food Kitchen
251 Newport Center Drive,
California-92660
(480) 751-2176
www.truefoodkitchen.com
CuisineType : American
World-renowned health leader Dr. Andrew Weil and Brand Chef Michael Stebner, co-creators of the True Food Kitchen menu, will share the stage at the upcoming True Food Kitchen Cooking Demo and Presentation.
Dr. Weil will speak about Veganism and Vegetarianism, and the positive impact these lifestyles can have on one’s health and well-being. Chef Stebner will demonstrate True Food Kitchen’s new fall appetizer, Roasted Beets and Mozzarella in Agrodolce, and will present a variety of vegan and vegetarian food and beverages that will be served buffet-style.
Menu includes:
- Apple Carrot Ginger Tonic
- Herb Hummus with Crudité
- Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Cups
- Roasted Beets and Mozzarella in Agrodolce
- Roasted Eggplant Pizza
- Tuscan Kale Salad
- Andy’s Favorite “TLT” with Veganaise
- Butternut Squash Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream
Cost $45, space is limited only 50 spots available.
Must RSVP and prepayment is required.
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
| August 8, 2011 11:00 am | to | August 9, 2011 5:00 pm |
Fast Forward Events
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar,
California-92014
www.thegourmetexpo.com
CuisineType : American
Indulge your inner gourmand with The Gourmet Experience, a cooking and entertaining showcase that features over 250 exhibitors showcasing the best in appliances, culinary solutions, travel and home products, and specialty food.
Held October 8-9, 2011 the event features 10 specialty pavilions highlighting the latest epicurean trends, including:• That’s the Spirit! Beer, Wine & Spirit Pavilion• Bounty of the County• Sweet Discoveries• Olive Oil Tasting Pavilion• Cheeses of the World• Charcuterie Pavilion• Spice Alley• Culinary Solutions Center• Grilling & Outdoor Entertaining• Kids Cook! Activity Center.
In two action-filled days, you can: test out new products for your kitchen, get up close culinary instruction from some of San Diego’s most celebrated chefs, sip luxury wines and spirits, taste California and domestic olive oils and cheeses, and much, much more!
Single day passes for The Gourmet Experience are $25 in advance and $30 at the door; weekend passes are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Children 12 years of age and under are admitted free.
Filed under: Cheese Trays, Chef's Table, Child Friendly, Cooking Classes, Events, Food Festivals, Fun, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Kid Friendly Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| June 19, 2011 |
| 3:30 pm | to | 5:30 pm |
Cochon 555, a national culinary competition promoting heritage breed pigs, announces the celebration of its finale event, Grand Cochon, presented by Sur La Table, at this year’s FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen. On June 19 at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado, winners from each city or regional event on the 10-city tasting tour will prepare a ‘snout -to-tail’ menu created from heritage breed pigs.
Grand Cochon is among the finale events at the 29th annual FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, the nation’s premier culinary festival, and will determine the 2011 “King or Queen of Porc.” The winning chef will be chosen by the audience and a panel of 20 expert judges. In addition, guests will be treated to Joshua Applestone’s whole pig breakdown demonstration, presented by Wüsthof, reserve wines, artisan cocktails, dessert and the award ceremony.
Competing chefs and winners of Cochon 555 in their respective cities include Brad Farmerie of Public (NYC), Matt Jennings of Farmstead (Boston), John Sundstrom of Lark (Seattle), Duskie Estes & John Stewart of Zazu (Napa), Scott Drewno of The Source (DC) and Michael Fiorello of Mercat a la Planxa (Chicago), Alex Seidel of Fruition (Denver) and more winners will be selected soon in Los Angeles, New Orleans and San Francisco.
www.cochon555.com
www.surlatable.com
Filed under: Contests & Competitions - Industry, Events, Food Festivals, Fun, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Tidbits
Standards of Excellence
Kitchen & Bath Showroom
16001 Gothard Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
800-783-5390
http://sundaynightcheffights.com/orangecounty.html
Filed under: Events, Fun, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Industry Seminars, Meetings & Events, Wine Tasting & Classes
| January 29, 2011 |
| 1:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
| January 30, 2011 |
| 12:00 pm |
Zov Karamardian, owner of Zov’s Bistro in Tustin is hosting two of Food Network biggest stars, Iron Chef Michael Symons and Chef Anne Burrell for a 2-day fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the James Beard foundation.
Saturday:
VIP Dinner, featuring Zov, Symons, and Burrell, 5-course meal with wine pairings, and quality time with the chefs
Sunday:
Culinary concert, featuring Zov, Symons, and Burrell, interactive cooking demo followed by lavish lunch
Zov’s Bistro
17440 East 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 838-8855
www.zovs.com
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Prix Fixe Dinners
Vacation with me on Oceania’s new Luxury Ship, The Marina (launching in January 2011!) with Fabulous Food, designed by Jacques Pepin, Oceania’s Culinary Director.
You’ll experience a Private “Chef Jamie Cooking Class”, an Exclusive Five-Course Wine Dinner, a Food & Wine Pairing Seminar and more. And, the free airfare means big savings!
I love Italy in the Fall, when there are less tourists and the cities are more comfortable to explore. We depart on October 11th, 2011 for a 10-Day Voyage from Venice to Rome…Come immerse yourself in the Italian lifestyle!
I hope to see you on board
For details: http://www.foodandwinetrails.com/index.php?id=184
Or Call 800-367-5348
Filed under: Cooking Classes, Culinary Cruises, Fun, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Travel
| November 30, 2010 |
| 7:30 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Indulge in the Blue Ribbon Classics menu and mingle with the acclaimed chefs Eric and Bruce Bromberg
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa
1755 N. Highland Ave
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 856-1200
RSVP for this event is: Diana.Mategrano@renaissancehotels.com
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
Zov Karamardian, owner of Zov’s Bistro in Tustin is hosting two of Food Network biggest stars, Iron Chef Michael Symons and Chef Anne Burrell for a 2-day fundraiser.
All proceeds will benefit the James Beard foundation.
When: Sunday, January 30
What: Culinary concert, featuring Zov, Symons, and Burrell, interactive cooking demo followed by lavish lunch
When: noon
Cost: $250
Zov’s Bistro
17740 E. 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 838-8855
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
Zov Karamardian, owner of Zov’s Bistro in Tustin is hosting two of Food Network biggest stars, Iron Chef Michael Symons and Chef Anne Burrell for a 2-day fundraiser.
All proceeds will benefit the James Beard foundation.
When: Saturday, January 29
What: VIP Dinner, featuring Zov, Symons, and Burrell, 5-course meal with wine pairings, and quality time with the chefs
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $500
Zov’s Bistro
17740 E. 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 838-8855
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine
| September 15, 2010 |
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
The first California chef to win Food Network’s Iron Chef America, Chef Neal Fraser of
GRACE and BLD restaurants, will showcase his revolutionary culinary talent with dishes from
his signature “New American” cuisine. For more information about Neal Fraser, go to www.gracerestaurant.com
Each dish will be expertly paired with boutique wines selected by Founder/Author/Sommelier, Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine.com
Aspiring “home” chefs in Los Angeles have the opportunity to learn innovative cooking techniques, food and wine pairings, and creative menu ideas from top culinary experts.
FEATURED GUESTS:
Neal Fraser: Co-owner and Executive Chef, GRACE and BLD restaurants
Ian Blackburn: Founder and Educator, LearnAboutWine.com
LearnAboutWine.com: Enjoy expertly selected wines throughout the evening
Brian Beaudry: Chef, Sub-Zero | Wolf
Los Angeles magazine, known for its high-profile food events, has teamed up with Snyder
Diamond, one of the top purveyors of luxury kitchens, to create a culinary experience to
share trade secrets of Los Angeles’ top chefs and to better promote healthy eating and
sustainable cooking practices.
Snyder Diamond
1399 Olympic Boulevard (at 14th Street)
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 450-1000
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Prix Fixe Dinners
| October 23, 2010 |
| 5:30 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Long Beach Farm Dinner to benefit The Growing ExperienceEnjoy Dinner under a moonlit sky, At an urban farm…In Long Beach Local, Seasonal, & Sustainable IngredientsPrepared by local Long Beach Chefs:Paul Buchanan and Brad Neumann of Primal Alchemy Catering,Michael Poompan of Renaissance Hotel,Justina Fenton of Shortnin Bread,David Anderson of Seafood for the FutureFamily Style Dinner and ReceptionTickets: $65 each, $450 for a Table of 8750 Via Carmelitos, Long BeachPlease RSVP by October 9Checks to “Primal Alchemy”Attn: Farm Dinner3819 E. 7th St, Long Beach CA 90804Please include names of guests attending and email/contact information for one of you.Questions? chefpaul@primalalchemy.com
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
| September 8, 2010 |
| 12:00 pm | to | 2:00 pm |
Santa Monica Seafood Company invites you to attend a Chef’s Luncheon focused on responsibly sourced seafood hosted by chef Christopher GeorgeBe there for a delicious meal and enjoy presentations by CleanFish, Panapesca, Contessa, and DiCarlo.Space is limited please RSVP to Rosalyn Troeung at rosalynt@smseafood.com or 310-886-7918 by 9/3/10
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Industry Seminars, Meetings & Events
| September 5, 2010 |
| 12:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Join the festivities which include:Cooking demonstrationsMolecular GastronomyReinventing latin cuisineThe next star chefsLife after Top ChefTop food trucksSave $10 when you buy tickets online$125 VIP Admission, $55 General AdmissionLocated at Paramount Pictures StudioFor more information and tickets go to http://latimesfoodandwine.eventbrite.com/
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Events, Food Festivals, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
| September 16, 2010 |
| 7:00 pm |
Exchange yummy gluten free recipes!
2 Gourmet Chefs 18 spots left – RSVP deadline: September 13, 2010 7:00 PM
Located at Outback Steakhouse
1025 Westminster MallWestminster, CA
http://www.meetup.com/Recipes-Potlucks-DiningOut-Fellowship/calendar/14326820/
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Events, Fun, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
This year Share Our Selves celebrates the 20th Annual Celebrity Chef Dinner
The dinner will feature 15 outstanding local chefs who are committed to providing for the poor in Orange County. The dinner features five exquisite courses paired with specialty wines. Each course is prepared by a team of executive chefs. —-The evening also features a silent auction and a live auction in which the chefs will offer exciting dining packages. Proceeds from the event benefit the SOS Orange Aid Project which collects retrievable food from restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, and caterers to distribute to low income Orange County residents.
$250 per person
For more information and tickets email acarlton@shareourselves.org or go to www.shareourselves.org
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
| September 17, 2010 |
| 6:30 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Pasta Workshop With Susie Millis
$75
Edamame Ravioli with Brown Butter Mushroom Sauce
Spaghetti ala Puttanesca
Linguini with Fresh Clams, Parsley and Lemon
Rolled Sausage Lasagna with Bechamel and Marinara
For more information go to http://www.prepkitchenessentials.com/CookingClasses.html
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
Summer has arrived and we’re rolling into the start of the tomato season. Soon there will be an abundance of various varieties of tomaotes from heirlooms to cherry and grape tomatoes. With all the tomatoes getting ready for harvest, the question is “What do I do with them?”
Our July Chefs at the Market event will feature a locally reknowned Chef who is passionate about working with tomatoes. I speak, of course, of Chef Paul Buchanan of Primal Alchemy Catering. Come join us for this fun event and meet Chef Paul in person.
For more information about this event please contact Sam Paano at (562) 233-4509. Additional information about the Long Beach Sunday Farmers Market at California Heights is made available at www.longbeachsundaymarket.com.
Filed under: Cooking Classes, Events, Fun, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
| September 11, 2010 |
| 3:30 pm |
The Ecology Center will host its second annual Green Feast fundraising dinner on Saturday, September 11, 2010, featuring a gourmet six-course meal prepared on outdoor wood-burning grills by three of Orange County’s most renowned chefs: Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Laguna, Rich Mead of Sage and Canyon Restaurants, and Justin Monson of Vine Wine Country Cuisine. Two hundred guests will sample hors d’oeuvres and enjoy the meal served on 25 tables set up end to end outdoors at a farm field in back of The Ecology Center, located at 32701 Alipaz St. in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
Tickets for the limited seating event are $160 for members of The Ecology Center, and $200 for non-members. Persons wishing to become members, at a minimum price of $50 per person, can telephone The Ecology Center at (949) 443-4223. Non-members can purchase tickets either by calling The Ecology Center, or online at www.theecologycenter.org.
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Beverly Hills’
Executive Chef Walter Eckstein
has been invited to prepare a special menu for
The Cannery’s “Meet the Chef”
Meet the Chef is a wonderful opportunity to try
food from one of LA’s most talked-about chefs
without the hassle of traveling far.
Tuesday April 27, 2010
Reservations start at 4pm
Call: (949) 566-0060
www.cannerynewport.com
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
4-Course PIGCENTRIC MENU with my
Signature Bacon Martini Included
$40 per person
See my Menu
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Prix Fixe Dinners
Chef Dave Martin has planned a special dinner menu just for Bayside restaurant on Friday, January 29, 2010. Along with this spectacular dinner, guests will receive a complimentary autographed copy of Dave’s new book, Flavor Quest and get to meet the famous chef himself. The special pre-fixe menu will be available for $59 per person plus tax and gratuity when dinner service begins at 5:00 p.m. The menu is set to include three wonderful courses and a dessert. Guests are encouraged to contact Bayside for reservations at (949) 721-1222.
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Special Promotions
| March 19, 2010 6:30 pm | to | March 20, 2010 9:00 pm |
3/19:
-Taste of Pigs & Pinot
-The Pinot Cup
3/20:
-Tournament of the Pig Seminar
-Ultimate Pinot Smack Down
-Gala Dinner
*proceeds benefit Share our Strength and local Healdsburg education*
Hotel Healdsburg
25 Matheson Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
T 707.431.2800
F 707.431.0414
frontoffice@hotelhealdsburg.com
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants
Following the sold-out The Mushroom Experience, chef Amy Jurist returns with “One Night in Italy”. A menu featuring four courses of Italian delights, paired with wine, will be enjoyed al fresco in a lavish and secret Santa Monica location! Chef Amy’s recent dinners include Pan Asian Cuisine, The Bacon Affair, The Mushroom Experience, and a Euro Decadence dinner. Seats are $75 including wine. To book a reservation for this exclusive event, visit www.OneNightInItaly.Eventbrite.com.
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Wine Dinners
Popular underground dinner host chef Amy Jurist presents “The Bacon Affair,” on Saturday, April 4th at 7pm. A menu featuring five decadent bacon infused creations all paired with great wines, will be enjoyed in a fabulous and secret Hollywood penthouse overlooking the city! Chef Amy has been hosting Underground Dinners for the last five years. Previous menu themes have included an All Duck Dinner, Pan Asian Cuisine, Euro Decadence dinner, Southwestern French cuisine, Taste of Italy, and Spanish Tapas. Seats are $65 including wine. To book a reservation and secure the location for this once in a lifetime event, visit www.thebaconaffair.eventbrite.com. For more about chef Amy, including her catering and underground dinners, visit amysculinaryadventures.com.
Filed under: Events, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine
All events on the Great Taste Calendar are submitted by individuals outside of Great Taste and are subject to change without notice. Contact each individual restaurant/venue for their most updated event information.
