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Welcome to SF Chefs. Food. Wine., August 6–9, 2009

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Thursday Night Opening Reception Rising Star Reunion

Thursday Night Opening Dinner
Hosted by
Epicurious.com


Friday Morning Sessions

Friday Grand Tasting

Friday Afternoon Sessions

Friday Night
Party at Orson


Friday Night
America's Culinary Pioneer Award Dinner


Saturday Morning Sessions

Saturday
Sommelier Luncheon


Saturday Grand Tasting

Saturday Afternoon Sessions

Saturday Night Urban BBQ on the Square

Saturday Chocolate Enchantment

Sunday Morning Sessions

Sunday Grand Tasting:
Industry Focus


Sunday Afternoon Sessions

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

UNION SQUARE






SUNDAY PROGRAM
DAY PASS $150
Includes one morning seminar, the Grand Tasting Tent, and one afternoon seminar.


Sunday seminars feature presentations by Bay Area chefs, winemakers, restaurateurs, Master Sommeliers, mixologists, 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!

SUNDAY MORNING SESSIONS

10 a.m. HEIRLOOM SEEDS
Location: Williams Sonoma

Explore the distinctive flavors of the traditional varieties of plants known as heirlooms with chef Daniel Patterson (Coi), Laurence Jossel (Nopa), and seed preservationist Craig Lindquist. Share their insights and learn the advantages and importance of cooking with produce grown from ancient seeds.

10 a.m. SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY
Location: The Westin St. Francis

Ever have a hankering for a REALLY good Bloody Mary? Try the classics as well as some innovative riffs on the traditional, such as the Caprese Bloody, with bar stars H. Joseph Ehrmann (Elixir), Greg Lindgren (15 Romolo, Rye, Rosewod) and David Nepove (Southern Wine & Spirits). Learn why balance is essential, then try your hand at mixing your own drink at our Skyy's the Limit Bloody Mary Bar, with all the fixings!

10 a.m. SO YOU WANT TO BE A WINEMAKER?
Location: Press Club

One of the great things about the wine business is that winemakers come from all backgrounds yet share the same passion. Meet Delia & Alan Viader, (Viader), Amelia & Dalia Ceja (Ceja Vineyards), John Lancaster (Boulevard amd Skylark Wine Company) and learn if you have what it takes as this panel discusses how they got the wine bug.

10 a.m. tHE PERFECT PULL
Location: Hotel Monaco

Learn the secret of great coffee. Sip some of the best as moderator Tara Duggan (San Francisco Chronicle), James Freeman (Blue Bottle), Andy Newbom (Barefoot Coffee), Jeremy Tooker (Four Barrel), and Maria Cleaveland (Equator Estate Coffees and Teas) teach the importance of sourcing, roasting and preparation.

10:30 a.m. FROM ITALY TO THE BAY
Location: The Westin St. Francis

Umberto Gibin (Perbacco) moderates a discussion and demo with Craig Stoll (Delfina), Daniel Scherotter (Palio d’Asti), and Robert Helstrom (Kuleto’s) exploring Italy’s flavors and influences. Watch each chef demonstrate their interpretation of modern Italian cooking using the same local ingredients.

10:30 a.m. BREW HA-HA
Location: Kuleto's Restaurant

Beer deserves more than just pretzels! Discover how to pair beer and real food with San Francisco’s acclaimed “beer chef,” Bruce Paton (Beer-Chef.com) and Craig Wathen (City Beer Store). Learn how to pair top-notch lagers and ales to various dishes.

10:30 a.m. SF CLASSICS
Locaton: E&O Trading Co.

Learn which of our most quintessential favorites and flavors originated right here in San Francisco. Jerry Anne Di Vecchio (author) looks back to when these classic dishes were born with Bruce Hill (Bix) and David Gingrass (TWO).

10:30 a.m. EXPLORING THE PASTORAL REGION
Location: The Westin St. Francis

Clark Wolf (author, American Cheeses) moderates a panel of Soyoung Scanlan (Andante Dairy), Eric Korsh (Restaurant Eloise), and Michael Touhy (Grange) presenting unique local artisan tastes.

10:30 a.m. real food for healthy kids at macy's
Location: Macy's Cellar

Join epicurious Editor-in-Chief and author of Real Food for Healthy Kids Tanya Steel as she shows kids and their parents how fun and easy healthy and flavorful cooking can be.
Presented by epicurious.
This event is first-come first-served - no ticket is required

Must be 21 or older to attend