sunday afternoon SESSIONS
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3:30 P.M. DINER'S SCHOOL |
Location: The Westin St. Francis
Discover how to get greater value and have more fun when dining out. Learn from some of the country’s top restaurant stars, hosted by Patrick O’Connell (chef and proprietor of the renowned Inn at Little Washington). Meet Drew Nieporent (Myriad Restaurant Group), Tom Sietsema (Restaurant Critic of The Washington Post), Renee-Nicole Kubin (Gary Danko), and Charlie Trotter (of Charlie Trotter’s Restaurants) as they reveal the secrets and unwritten rules of a successful service exchange.
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3:30 p.m. SLAM DUNK CHEESE AND WINE PAIRINGS |
Location: Kuleto's Restaurant
Experience tells us that there are natural partners in certain wines and cheeses. Cheese Expert Laura Werlin (Laura Werlin’s Cheese Essentials) and Sommelier Christie Dufault (RN74) share which go-to pairings work every time.
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3:30 p.m. SEDUCTIVE SYRAHS |
Location: The Westin St. Francis
Syrah is the predominant red wine grape of France’s Northern Rhone Valley, and a rising star in Northern California, too. The Rhone Rangers ride into town for a duel of Syrah-based wines. Kerry Damskey (Terroirs Artisan Wines) leads a tasting and discussion with Randall Grahm (Bonny Doon Vineyard), Nick Peay (Peay
Vineyards), Fred Peterson (Peterson Winery), David Ramey (Ramey Wine Cellars), and
Tyler Thomas (Pax Wine Cellars).
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3:30 p.m. ALSACE IN ANDERSON VALLEY |
Location: Farallon Restaurant
Enter the world of refreshing Alsatian-style white wines produced in the cool Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. Sip crisp Rieslings, Pinot Gris, Muscats and other racy wines made by folks passionate about Alsatian varietals.
Moderator: Lynne Char Bennett (San Francisco Chronicle)
moderates a discussion with Deborah Cahn (Navarro Vineyards), Mark Bright (Co-Founder of Markris Wine Group), Douglas Stewart (Breggo Cellars), and Milla Handley (Handley Cellars)
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| 3:30 p.m. VIEW FROM THE TOP |
Location: The Westin St. Francis
Learn from several of the world’s most talented chefs. Amanda Gold (San Francisco Chronicle) leads a discussion with Charles Phan (The Slanted Door)
Douglas Keane (Cyrus), and Thomas Keller (The French Laundry) as they share why they love Northern California and what it takes to
create a successful and enduring restaurant.
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3:30p.m. GENERATION NEXT |
Location: Press Club
Before our eyes the torch is being passed on to the next wine generation. Despite California's reputation as a "new world" producer, many family wineries have been passed down through generations.
Moderator Leslie Sbrocco (Check Please! Bay Area) explores this transition with young winemakes Karl Wente (Wente Vineyards), Jeff Pisoni (Pisoni Vineyards), Jean-Charles Boisset (Boisset Family Vineyards), and Carissa Chappellet (Chappellet Winery).
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3:30 p.m. SO SALUMI |
Location: Macy's Cellar
Join Kimball Jones (The Art Institute of California) in a taste-based discussion with California salumi craftsmen Chris Cosentino (Incanto/Boccalone) and Staffan Terje (Perbacco). Take an inside look at their techniques, ingredients and methods for producing the Bay Area’s finest cured meats.
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3:30 p.m. KNOCK YOUR SAKES OFF |
Location: E&O Trading Co.
Don't know your Daiginjo from your Shinpaku? No worries. Learn about sake grade levels, the production process, and flavor profiles, food pairing tips. Discover why sake is the secret weapon of sommeliers throughout the Bay Area.
Moderator: Alder Yarrow (vinography.com),
Ed Lehrman (Vine Connections), Keith Goldston MS (Vino Monkey Productions).
Additional fee $25.
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3:30 p.m. Moroccan Seasonings |
Location: The Westin St. Francis
Watch as celebrated chefs Paula Wolfert (author) and Mourad Lahlou (Aziza) share their twists on creating balanced Moroccan flavors. Karola Saekel (food writer) leads a conversation exploring classic and contemporary techniques with local ingredients.
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