A variety of food and wine tasting seminars are being offered in 2012.
Wine, Women and Lunch
Benefiting Dallas Chapter of Les Dames D'Escoffier
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Milestone Culinary Arts Center
4531 McKinney Ave., Dallas 75205, 214-217-2818
Price: $99 (includes lunch, wine pairings and a copy of Les Dames D'Escoffier cookbook)
Reserve your tickets by calling
Milestone Culinary Arts Center: 214-217-2818
Rodgers and Hammerstein had it right: "There is Nothin' Like a Dame!". When it comes to fine cooking and great wine, that's especially true. Join us for a fun and delicious lunch and wine tasting to benefit the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames D'Escoffier. Savor Dallas salutes this amazing group of culinary professionals with a special premium event for our 8th annual celebration of wine, food, spirits and the arts. You'll get some of each at this special luncheon featuring great chefs preparing recipes from the nationally acclaimed "Cooking with Les Dames D'Escoffier" (Sasquatch Books). You'll even get to take home a copy of the cookbook (included with your ticket purchase).
The lineup of guest stars is growing daily, led by host chef Sharon Van Meter from Milestone Culinary Arts Center.
The special luncheon also features:
- Janice Provost-Parigi
- Dunia Borga-La Duni
- Susan Auler-Fall Creek Winery
- Katie Natalie-Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas
- Shari Carlson-Dessert Dreams
- Lynn Mattie-El Centro Culinary Program
- Gina Puente-La Buena Vida Winery
- And more to be announced.
Here's the delicious menu (wine pairings and the chef preparing each course to be announced soon):
Les Dames d'Escoffier – Dallas Chapter
Savor Dallas
"Wine, Women and Lunch"
Saturday, March 31st, 2012 – 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Passed Appetizers
Walnut Fennel Tarts
Seared Scallops with Surprise Sauce
Starter
Winter Salad of Oranges and Pomegranate
Entree
Italian Style Braised Short Ribs with Rosemary Polenta
No Kneed Focaccia
Dessert
Baked Butterscotch Puddings
$99 per guest
Includes a copy of "Cooking with Les Dames d'Escoffier" cookbook featuring luncheon recipes
Reserve your tickets by calling Milestone Culinary Arts Center: 214-217-2818
The Perfect Pairing of Wine and Cheese
Benefiting Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of American Institute of Wine and Food
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219
Price: $55
Michael Flynn, director of wine and beverages for the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek pairs some of his favorite wines with some of the world's greatest cheeses, provided by Scardello Artisan Cheese in Dallas. Rich Rogers, cheesemonger for the popular cheese and charcuterie purveyor joins the program. You'll get expert viewpoints from both perspectives. Find the perfect pairing for any occasion--from a casual gathering to a formal party. Shop for wine and cheese with confidence after this fun culinary adventure. The tasting includes all wine and cheese sampling..
Limited seating available.
Get tickets by calling the AIWF Reservation Phone number: 214-696-AIWF (2493)
For more information contact: cwerneke@verizon.net or visit: www.AIWF.org/chapters/DFW
Wine Panel Tasting Seminar
Moderated by James Tidwell, MS and Drew Hendricks, MS
Benefiting TexSom-Texas Sommeliers Association Education Fund
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
Limited seating available
Price: $50
The winemakers and other wine professionals joining Mr. Tidwell and Mr. Hendricks, along with the theme for the tasting seminar will be announced soon.
