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VIP Kickoff Party (Chefs, Media, & by Invite Only) - Sun, Nov 14
San Diego Wine Rave - Wed, Nov 17
Cooking Classes - Thu, Fri, Nov 18 - 19
Wine Tasting Classes - Thu, Fri, Nov 18 - 19
Wine Dinners - Wed, Thu, Nov 17 - 18
Celebrity Dine Around - Thu Nov 18
Industry Insider's Party - Thur Nov 18
Reserve Tasting & Silent Auction- Fri, Nov 19
Grand Tasting Event - Sat, Nov 20
Chef of the Fest Competition - Sat Nov 20
Hornblower Champagne Brunch Cruise - Sun Nov 21
Celebrity Chef Luncheon and Live Auction - Sun, Nov 21

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Cooking Classes

Held at the Macy's School of Cooking, and the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 18 & 19, nationally recognized celebrity chefs and local culinary stars strut their stuff in these interactive and engaging classes. Each chef prepares a series of mouth-watering dishes with instruction and recipes provided so that attendees can make the dishes at home. All cooking classes are tasting events and are paired with one of the wineries featured at this year's Festival. Ticket prices range from $45 to $75. To view descriptions, directions, or get tickets for our cooking class line-up to-date, please click on the links below:

Thursday, November 18, 2010
At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center

The Creative Process of Chocolate Making
Chef Michael Antonorsi of Chuao Chocolatier
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Event Code:  CC 01

Thursday, November 18, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$45 per ticket
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French Food: California Style featuring Vins de Provence
Chef Patrice Olivon,
Culinary Program Director at L'Academie de Cuisine; TV Series "Dinner is Served"
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Event Code:  CC 02

Thursday, November 18, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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$65 per ticket
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Mix It Up! Featured Cocktails from San Diego’s Top Mixologists
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Event Code:  CC 03

Thursday, November 18, 2010
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$65 per ticket
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Friday, November 19, 2010
At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center & Macy's School of Cooking

Savor The Flavor with Reality Chef Super Stars
Hosted by San Diego’s own Chef Brian Malarkey and featuring two contestants from current and former seasons of Top Chef
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Event Code:  CC 04

Friday, November 19, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Macy’s School of Cooking     Get directions > >
$85 per ticket
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A Taste of South America
Chef Billy Strynkowski, Cooking Light Magazine
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Event Code:  CC 05

Friday, November 19, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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$75 per ticket
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Cheese & Beer Pairing
Master Chef Daniel Joly of Mirabelle at Beaver Creek
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Event Code:  CC 06

Friday, November 19, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center     Get directions > >
$55 per ticket
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Gourmet From a Can? Absolutely!
Featuring 2009 “Chef of the Fest Winner” Chef Anthony Sinsay with Celebrity Chef mentor Chef Katsuya Fukushima
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Event Code:  CC 07

Friday, November 19, 2010
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Macy's School of Cooking    Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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