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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
UNION SQUARE
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SATURDAY PROGRAM |
DAY PASS $150
Includes one morning seminar, the Grand Tasting Tent, and one afternoon seminar. |
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Saturday seminars feature presentations by Bay Area chefs, winemakers, restaurateurs,
Master Sommeliers, and authors. A day pass includes one seminar from the morning
session, one seminar from the afternoon session, and access to the Grand Tasting
Tent noon–3:30 p.m. where 25 chefs, 5 artisans, 70 wineries, and local brewers and distillers will serve you samples for your enjoyment. Buy Your Day Pass Here!
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SATURDAY MORNING SESSIONS
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10 a.m. CULINARY MATRIARCHS
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Location: Farallon Restaurant
Four female chef icons, Nancy Oakes (Boulevard), Annie Somerville (Greens), Cindy Pawlcyn (Mustards) and Patricia Unterman (Hayes Street Grill) recount the past 30 years in the industry, taking us through their experiences in the business, restaurant, and kitchen. Learn the rewards and challenges they have faced in this dynamic panel moderated by Marcia Gagliardi (Tablehopper).
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10 a.m. DELECTABLE DUMPLINGS
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Location: E&O Trading Co.
Learn, listen and taste as Sara Deseran (author) leads an exploration of dumplings with George Chen (Shanghai 1930/Betelnut), Andrea Nguyen (author, Asian Dumplings), Shirley Fong Torres (Wok Wiz). Taste the classics from China, learn to make dumplings from various regions in Asia and discover where to find them in the Bay Area.
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10 a.m. GREEN ON REDS AND WHITES
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Location: The Westin St. Francis
Join Gourmet wine consultant Michael Green as you taste through up-and-coming regions and grapes from around the world. Venture out of your comfort zone and discover some exciting and tasty world-class juice. Presented by Gourmet magazine.
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10 a.m. PIZZA TOSS
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Location: Grand Cafe
Watch the action in this pizza class with experts Anthony Strong (Delfina), Charlie Hallowell (Pizzaiolo), and Sophiane Benaouda (Grand Cafe). Learn and taste how different award-winning styles of pizza come to be as these stars create their ultimate pies.
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10 a.m. APHRODISIAC CHALLENGE - SOLD OUT!
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Location: Williams Sonoma
The way to your honey’s heart is through her palate… Join Chefs Marisa Churchill (Top Chef), Adrian Hoffman (Lark Creek Restaurants), and Luke Sung (Isa) as they explore ingredients and share their techniques for making sensual dishes that are easy and approachable.
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10:30 a.m. FRANCO-SPANISH BORDERS
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Location: The Westin St. Francis
Old world meets new world. Venture through the Basque Country’s rich flavors, styles, and methods. Join epicurious Editor-in-Chief Tanya Steel, as acclaimed chef Gerald Hirigoyen (Piperade, Bocadillos), creates classic dishes while rising star Jennie Lorenzo (Fifth Floor) introduces modern takes on the same dishes.
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10:30 a.m. SPARKLING PERSONALITY - SOLD OUT!
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Location: Press Club
Sparkling wines are only called Champagne if they are produced in the Champagne region of France. Californians have mastered the same traditional, time-consuming techniques, making superb wines with depth and character. Toast the best of them at this fizz-fest with Jon Bonné (San Francisco Chronicle), Hugh Davies (Schramsberg Vineyards), Arnaud Weyrich, (Roederer Estate), and Eileen Crane (Domaine Carneros). Additional fee $25.
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10:30 a.m. PINOT ENVY
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Location: The Westin St. Francis
Consumers’ passion for cool-climate-loving Pinot Noir continues to heat up, and the best bottles are getting more and more difficult to find. With Jordan Mackay (author, Passion for Pinot)explore an opportunity to meet Pinot Noir rock star winemakers James Hall (Patz & Hall), Greg La Follette (Tandem Winery), Keiko Niccolini (Flowers Vineyard & Winery), Adam Lee (Siduri Wines), and Zach Rasmuson (Goldeneye). Taste wines from various terroirs in Northern California.
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10:30 a.m. AGAVE ACADEMY
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Location: Kuleto's Restaurant
Join hometown Tequila Ambassador, Julio Bermejo (Tommy's Mexican Restaurant) and Spirits Educator Rebecca Chapa (Tannin Management) as they demonstrate why 100% Blue Agave Tequila is one of the greatest spirits in the world. Learn about production methods, aging and how to make a great margarita.
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