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It's a short work week for most, but that doesn't mean that we can't already start planning for next weekend's fun. This Friday and Saturday Bon Appetit Magazine is coming to Los Angeles for a very special 50th anniversary celebration heralded as "The Ultimate Wine and Dine Weekend." The event brings together "some of the country's most celebrated chefs and entertaining personalities paired with the dynamic culinary talents of Los Angeles and Southern California." There will be workshops focused on food and wine, tastings, seminars, a Grand Tasting featuring 50 top chefs, and the chance to walk along Rodeo Drive and taste and mingle with top names in cooking and retail. Participants include Honorary Co-Chair and local legend Wolfgang Puck, the stylish Colin Cowie, Bon Appetit's Test Kitchen guru Cat Cora, and the ubiquitous Border Girls Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, and the magazine Editor Barbara Fairchild. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Chefs for Humanity.
Bon Appetit Magazine's Culinary and Wine Focus
Friday September 8 - Saturday September 9
Tickets or Info: 1-888-34-FOCUS (1-88-343-6287)
Prices range from Free (Rodeo Drive Stroll) to $350 (Starlight Dining dinners)
A full breakdown of the events follows after the jump.
EVENTS:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Bon Appétit "Backstage" Access: Test Kitchen Tour, 11:30am-3pm, $125
The pages of Bon Appétit come alive in an exclusive test kitchen tour with Food Editor Kristine Kidd and recipe developers Lena Birnbaum and Selma Morrow. Barbara Fairchild hosts a luncheon following the tour and signs complimentary copies of the definitive Bon Appétit Cookbook.
The World of Wine, 11:30 am & 2:30 pm, $65 each event
The award-winning Peninsula Beverly Hills hosts a unique four-part tasting of the world's most delicious grapes. Journey to a favorite wine region or purchase access to all four, with perfectly paired bites along the way.
The Art of Cocktail Design, 4-6pm, $80
The sleek Crescent Hotel sets the scene for a glittering outdoor reception exploring custom cocktails. Bon Appétit editor Hugh Garvey and famed mixologist Paul Papadakis shake things up with a special drinks seminar.
Starlight Dining, 7pm, $350
Celebrated party planner Colin Cowie, Chefs for Humanity President and Co-Founder Cat Cora, and an all-star cast of celebrity chefs join Barbara Fairchild for a spectacular rooftop dining experience at Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. Rare wine selections compliment the evening's unforgettable multi-course dinner.
See Below for menu sneak peek
Shaken & Stirred, 7-10pm, $125
Bon Appétit's Andrew Knowlton and a special guest toast the chic splendor of '50s cocktail culture with delicious hors d'oeuvres and signature drinks in a glamorous poolside event at Avalon Hotel.
Best of California Cuisine, 7-10pm, $95
The state's most celebrated artisanal cheese and wine will be showcased as the exciting culinary treasures from California's gold coast in an evening at the cozy Mosaic. Includes a handcrafted small plates menu.
Afterglow, 9:30-11pm, $95
The first day draws to a close with after-dinner wines and deluxe desserts at Maison 140, where a romantic and intimate setting creates the ideal atmosphere for sipping a glass of golden dolce, Muscat or a vintage port.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
The World of Wine, 11:30 am & 2:30 pm, $65 each event
The award-winning Peninsula Beverly Hills hosts a unique four-part tasting of the world's most delicious grapes. Journey to a favorite wine region or purchase access to all four, with perfectly paired bites along the way.
Shop, Sip and Stroll, 11am-4pm, FREE
20 prestigious retail locations along Rodeo Drive -- America's most glamorous thoroughfare -- open their doors to offer enticing sips and bites for the ultimate shopping experience. Favorite entertainers, chefs, and editors will be on hand for book signings and special appearances.
Shopper's Paradise, 11am-4pm, $35
A full service lounge at the Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive is the perfect place to start and end the day. A stylish package delivery service, complete with nibbles and cocktails, will lighten the load throughout the day.
50 on 50 Grand Tasting, 7-8pm VIP Hour, $200; Advance/General, $150;
8-11pm Door/General, $175
50 incredible chefs, including Govind Armstrong (Table 8), Suzanne Goin (AOC and Lucques), Lee Hefter and Sherry Yard (Spago), Jean Francois Meteigner (La Cachette), and Editor-In-Chief Barbara Fairchild present a culinary tour-de-force at the newly renovated Beverly Hilton. 50 extraordinary wines selected by the prestigious Bon Appétit Tasting Panel, signature dishes from featured chefs and a silent auction highlighting wine lots from around the world create an unparalleled evening to end an extraordinary weekend.
In conjunction with the September 8-9, 2006 Culinary & Wine Focus Beverly Hills, Bon Appétit is pleased to present the exclusive Starlight Dining on Friday, September 8, 2006 as part of its signature "At Table" dinner series. Celebrated party planner Colin Cowie (Colin Cowie Lifestyle), Chefs for Humanity President and Co-Founder Cat Cora (Food Network's Iron Chef America, Executive Chef, Bon Appétit), and world renowned chefs Thomas Keller (French Laundry, Per Se), Todd English (Olives, Figs), and Charlie Trotter (Charlie Trotter's) join Barbara Fairchild for a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime rooftop dining experience at Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. Rare wine selections compliment the evening's unforgettable multi-course dinner. 7 pm, $350
A sneak preview of the unforgettable menu follows:
Kristoffer Luczak (Executive Chef, Raffles Hotel Singapore) and
Jean-Charles Dubois (Chef de Cuisine, Raffles Hotel Singapore)
Layer of Light Oyster Tartar, Avocado Mousse, Clarified Lobster Jelly, Raffles Caviar
Crispy California Sea Scallop, Basil Perfume, Sweet Onion Confit and Potato Smoothie
2005 Inman Family Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
Todd English
Creamy Corn Pillows, Roasted Porcini en Paupiette, Rosemary "Burro Fuso," Parmesan Brodo
2005 Inman Family Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
Thomas Keller
Lobster Caesar Salad, Maine Lobster Tail "Pochee Sous Vide" with Caramelized Heart of Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan "Melba" and "Bottarga de Muggine"
2004 Kesner Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Carneros
Charlie Trotter
24-Hour Organic Beef Short Rib with Sunchoke Puree,
Sweet & Sour Chanterelles & Red-Wine Licorice Emulsion
2004 Blackbird Vineyards Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine
Cat Cora
Chocolate-Jasmine Budino with Poached Fig and Pistachio-Sea Salt Brittle
Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
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