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SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
WESTIN ST. FRANCIS HOTEL
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SUNDAY MORNING SEMINARS |
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SFCHEFS 2010 SUNDAY MORNING SEMINARS
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10 a.m. Anolon Chef Challenge: As Seen on TV
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Location: The Westin St. Francis Hotel
Tyler Florence (Tyler's Ultimate) and Elizabeth Falkner (Iron Chef) team up against SF Chefs 2009 opponents Jennifer Biesty (Top Chef) and Chris Cosentino (Iron Chef)to win over lauded food experts. Watch the kitchen heat up as a panel of judges determines which dynamic culinary duo will take home the prize. All ages welcome to attend. Visa Signature Cardholders Price: $15. Click here to buy tickets. General Admission: $20 - Click here to buy tickets.
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10 a.m. Sunday Bloody Sunday 2: Some Like It Hot
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Location: The Westin St. Francis Hotel
Back by popular demand! Masters of the Mary, H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir and Greg Lindgen of Rye and Rye on the Road, are back to create another round of innovative Bloody Mary's. Watch as they demo new riffs on the classic. Learn from the experts about the importance of balance, flavor and ingredients. Then make your own at our extensive Bloody Mary Bar with a selection of hot sauces. Must be 21 or older to attend. Visa Signature Cardholders Price: $15. Click here to buy tickets. General Admission: $20. Click here to buy tickets.
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10 a.m. Food Town, USA: Battle of the Coasts: Top American Restaurateurs Talk Shop
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Location: The Westin St. Francis Hotel
Presented by Tasting Table
Scott Hocker (Tasting Table) moderates as famed bi-coastal restaurateur Drew Nieporent joins New York’s recently named Best Chef (James Beard Awards 2010) Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park) and the creativity-pushing, pioneering David Burke (also James Beard Awards Best Chef nominee) in the East Coast corner. Hailing from the West are San Francisco’s globetrotting culinary inspiration, Mourad Lahlou (Aziza), two Michelin star chef Douglas Keane (Cyrus) and acclaimed Laurence Jossel (Nopa), chef/owner of restaurants that embody the local cuisine, in a conversation about American food. As longtime culinary rivals, San Francisco and New York have enjoyed various food revolutions that all positively contribute to national cuisine. Join some of those at the forefront of food, the traveled and knowing industry experts, as they dig deeper into a controversial, culinary-driven dialogue. All ages welcome to attend. Visa Signature Cardholders Price: $15. Click here to buy tickets. General Admission: $20. Click here to buy tickets.
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10 a.m. SLAM DUNK PAIRINGS
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Location: The Westin St. Francis Hotel
Cheese, wine, pairing tips and a complimentary copy of Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials is not a bad way to start the day. As Laura Werlin (author, Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials) explains, "experience tells us that there are natural partners in certain wines and cheeses." Join Laura, Christie Dufault, Instructor at the Culinary Institute of America and Sommelier at RN74, and fifth generation winemaker Karl Wente of Wente Vineyards to find out why certain go-to pairings work every time.
Must be 21 or older to attend. Visa Signature Cardholders Price: $35. Click here to buy tickets. General Admission: $45. Click here to buy tickets.
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10 a.m. Learn Your Lodi ABZ's
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Location: The Westin St. Francis Hotel
Join Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and Jon Bonnè, Wine Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle to discover the wines from Lodi. Long known for premium Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi has recently expanded it's offerings to include refreshing white wines like Albarino and Vermentino, as well as big bold satisfying reds such as Tempranillo, Barbera and Petite Sirah. Come experience the full spectrum of Lodi wines in the market today.
Must be 21 or older to attend. Visa Signature Cardholders Price: $15. Click here to buy tickets. General Admission: $20. Click here to buy tickets.
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