The Summit Wine & Food Festival 2010

Saturday 10:30 am. - 11:30 pm:
Tropical Cocktails
Hosted by:
Location: Coach Room

An ocean breeze, sand, palm trees, and a Mojito in your hand… life is good! Learn to make the classic cocktails of the tropics and Latin America from a Master Mixologist and bring some sunshine to your cocktail party.

Saturday 10:30 am - 11:30 am:
Cooking Demonstration:
Master in Action
Hosted by
Location: Morris Room

An Acclaimed Chef will bring his skill, knowledge and passion to this event.

Saturday 10:30 am - 11:30 am:
The Soul of Tuscany:
Hosted by
Location: Atrium Room

The word "Tuscany" conjures images of green, rolling hills, medieval villages, fabulous food and some of the world's best wines. Come join us as we discover the true soul of Tuscany as we sample some of the region's most enticing wines.

Saturday 12:00 pm. - 12:30 pm:
Book Signing

Location: Hotel Main Lobby

A book signing event with a Chef who is one of America's leading culinary figures will be held in the hotel lobby of the Grand Summit Hotel.

Saturday 12:30 pm. - 1:30 pm:
Cooking Demonstration:
Hosted by
Location: Morris Room

Join a master for a truly unique culinary experience..

Saturday 12:30 pm. - 1:30 pm:
Wine Tasting:
California "cult" wines
Hosted by
Location: Atrium Room

Rising Stars - The next generation of California "cult" wines. This special tasting highlights the hottest, most sought-after wines in California today.

Saturday 12:30 pm. - 1:30 pm:
Martinis 101
Hosted by
Location: The Coach Room

Once consisting only of gin, a drop of dry vermouth and an olive, the humble yet elegant Martini has evolved into an entire genre of fabulously flavored concoctions. This seminar will introduce you to many of the most popular drinks today

Saturday 3:00 pm. - 4:00 pm:
Cooking Demonstration:
Simply Delicioso Cooking
Hosted by Ingrid Hoffman
Location: Morris Room

Watch Food Network celebrity Ingrid Hoffman demonstrate her "Simply Delicioso" approach to Latino cooking.

Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm:
Discover Alsace:
Hosted by
Location: Atrium Room

Perhaps the most picturesque part of France, Alsace is a jewel among wine producing regions. We invite you to explore the different styles and flavors of these unique, though misunderstood wines.

Saturday 3:00 pm. - 4:30 pm:
Wine Seminar:
Hosted by
Location: The Grand Ballroom

Though thought by many to be some sort of arcane mystery, the art of matching food with wine can indeed be mastered. This seminar will give you a sommelier's perspective on the eternal question; "what goes with what?"

Saturday 4:30 pm. - 5:30 pm:
Book Signing:

Location: Hotel Main Lobby

A book signing event with a Celebrity Chef that will be held in the hotel lobby of the Grand Summit Hotel.

Saturday 5:00 pm. - 6:00 pm:
Cooking Demonstration:
Hosted by
Location: Morris Room

Join a master for a truly unique culinary experience..

Saturday 5:00 pm. - 6:00 pm:
Seminar and Wine tasting:
Terrific Tannat
Hosted by:
Location: Atrium Room

Indigenous to the southern French appellation of Madiran, Tannat found a home in Uruguay, where it has become that nation's signature wine grape varietal. Come taste some truly terrific Tannat and discover a whole new wine experience.

Saturday 5:00 pm. - 6:00 pm:
Seminar:
The Classic Cocktails...and how to prepare them
Hosted by
Location: The Coach Room

The past lives on, and the cocktails of yesteryear have made a huge comeback in recent times. Come learn to make the classic drinks of the past that will make you the envy of everyone during cocktail hour.

Saturday 7:00 pm. - 10:00 pm:
Saturday Night Grand Reception and Tasting:
Location:

Join us for a gala evening of fabulous food and superb wines from all over the world. Many of the nation's greatest chefs will prepare their signature dishes accompanied with some of the very best wines on the market today. This is one culinary event that is not to be missed.

Event Info

Special Offer

Saturday 11:00 pm:
After hours Party
Location: The Hunt Club Restaurant

Mingle with all the chefs, sommeliers and winemakers.

BY INVITATION ONLY