November 13, 2008 (Thursday)

Cooking Demonstrations

Held at the Macy's School of Cooking, and the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 13 & 14, 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 $65. To view descriptions, directions, or get tickets for our cooking class line-up to-date, please click on the links below:

Cooking Classes

Thursday, November 13, 2008
At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center

Arousing the Senses with Chocolate and Vino
Master Chef Michael Antonorsi, Chuao Chocolatier
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Event Code:  CC 01

Thursday, November 13, 2008
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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$45 per ticket (limited to 50)
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Shrimply Delicious
Executive Chef Gary Thompson of Viejas Casino
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Event Code:  CC 02

Thursday, November 13, 2008
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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$45 per ticket
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A Tapestry of Local, Organic Ingredients: Feng-shui Cuisine with Chef Scott Wagner
Chef Scott Wagner, ChileCo Catering
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Event Code:  CC 03

Thursday, November 13, 2008
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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$55 per ticket
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Wine Classes

Held at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 15 & 16, tasting classes feature discussions led by award-winning winemakers, sommeliers and master sommeliers from around the world. All classes are tasting events and guests will sample between five and seven wines per class. Class topics range from a Master Sommelier Blind Tasting, and a PS I Love You Panel; a women Winemaker Panel; a Zinfandel Panel hosted by Saveur magazine"s Wine Editor Paul Lukacs; a sparkling wine taste-off: a Port vertical comparison; and the ultimate test to find the Opus. To view descriptions of the wine tasting classes to-date, please click on the links below:

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Find the Opus
John Alonge, Wine Expert/Owner San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
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Event Code:  WT 01

Thursday, November 13, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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$45 per ticket
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World's Best Sake Tasting
Sponsored by Young's Market
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Event Code:  WT 02

Thursday, November 13, 2008
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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$45 per ticket
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