Wine Spectator Celebrity Chef Luncheon & Big Bottle Live Auction

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2012
Time: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Location: Marriott Marquis & Marina
Attire: Upscale Chic

$200.00

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Michael Antonorsi
Chocolatier/Co-Owner Chuao Chocolatier James Campbell Caruso
Chef/Owner La Boca R.J. Cooper
Executive Chef Rogue 24 Katsuya Fukushima
Chef/Partner Daikaya Gale Gand
Executive Pastry Chef TRU Bernard Guillas
Executive Chef La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Gavin Kaysen
Chef de Cuisine Cafe Boulud Kerry Simon
Chef/Owner Kerry's Gourmet Burgers

Event Description:

Join nationally acclaimed Celebrity Chefs Gavin Kaysen of Café Boulud in New York City, Gale Gand of TRU in Chicago, James Cambell Caruso of La Boca in Santa Fe, Bernard Guillas of The Marine Room in La Jolla, Katsuya Fukushima of Daikaya in Washington, DC, RJ Cooper of ROGUE 24 in Washington, DC, Chef Kerry Simon of Kerry's Gourmet Burgers in Las Vegas, NV, Michael Antonorsi of Chuao Chocoaltier in San Diego, CA and 15 legendary wineries in an unforgettable dining experience.

Your morning begins at the event's reception where you will indulge at the Bubble Bar and a vast display of tray passed hors d'oeuvres, collect your bidder paddles and sample a few fresh oysters from Carlsbad Aquafarm.

At 10:30, the Live Auction begins where upwards of 25 magnificent wine lots will be sold. The auction is moderated by Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman. Auction proceeds benefit culinary and enology scholarships awarded by the American Institute of Wine & Food and the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.

At noon, guests are invited into the main dining area where you will be hosted by one of 15 prestigous wineries, each course expertly prepared by one of our Celebrity Chefs and paired with one of the wineries flagship wineries' vintages and varietals.

Live Auction Benefiting Scholarships Provided by:

2012 Wine Spectator Celebrity Chef Luncheon Menu:

"Amuse Bouche"

Chef Katsuya Fukushima
Japanese-Peruvian Ikura Ceviche
Salmon Roe, Ponzu, Kewpie Yogurt, Wasabi, Key Lime

Hapa Japanese Invades Jack in the Box
Fried Sweetbread, Hawaiian Sweet Bread, Unagi, Frank's Red Hot, Buttermilk Dressing

Chef RJ Cooper
Gyro, Lamb Tartar, Zataar, Butter Lettuce, Baby Cucumber

Globe Artichoke, Parmesan Pudding, Olive Oil Jam, Flowers

Oyster Bar from Carlsbad Aquafarm

Le Dejeuner

Chef Bernard Guillas
Crème Fraîche Alaskan King Crab Timbale
Carrot Lilikoi Nectar, Vanilla Pearls, Dill Pollen, Petrossian Trout Caviar

Chef Gavin Kaysen
Olive Oil Poached True World Foods' Salmon
Cauliflower Puree, Marcona Almonds, Honey Crisp, Apples, Brown Butter Vinaigrette

Chef James Campbell Caruso
Espresso Marinated Manchester Farms Quail Breast
Blood Orange, Shaved Fennel, Cardamom Glaze

Chef Kerry Simon
8 oz. Rosemary Marinated Creekstone Skirt Steak
Marbled Fingerling Potatoes, Morel Mushrooms, Fava Beans, Chive Oil and Lychee Pearls

Chef Gale Gand
Bergamot Bread Pudding
Cranberry-Black Pepper Paint

Chef Michael Antonorsi
Chuao Chocolate Mignardises
Firecracker Truffle & Rosemary Salt Caramel Bonbons

2012 Wine Spectator Celebrity Chef Luncheon Participating Wineries:

Chateau Margene
Darms Lane and Picayune Cellars
Double Bond Winery
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
Flowers Vineyard and Winery
Freemark Abbey Winery
Fritz Underground Winery
JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery
Pride Mountain Winery
Robert Biale Vineyards
Robert Keenan Winery
Sabina Vineyards
Snowden Vineyards
Steven Kent Winery
Trione Winery
Veedercrest Vineyards

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