Join us for the second annual Sun Valley Food & Wine Festival, June 6th-8th, 2008. The weekend will highlight guest chef speakers, wine pairing dinners, themed culinary cooking classes and seminars. The conclusion of the weekend will consist of A Sun Valley/Ketchum Grand Tasting featuring hors d'oeuvres and libations from around the region.
Premier Resorts Sun Valley is offering a discount of 15% off stays of three nights or more during this weekend. Call 800-635-4444 to book your lodging today.
Weekend festival passes begin at $250 per person. Online festival registration is now available at: www.visitsunvalley.com
2008 Sun Valley Food & Wine Festival Events
Local Chef Demonstrations showcasing note-worthy chefs, including Cristina Ceccettelli, Nadina Keller, Scott Wamsley, Ric Lum, Tom Nickel, Michael Zentner and the chefs at Riccabona's Restaurant.
"Tricolore Salad with Beets and Toasted Pistachios / Pan-Seared Filet of Beef with Zucchini Green Bean-Feta Salsa Verde / Black & Blueberry Clafouti with Candied Ginger and Dark Chocolate Shavings" with Headline Chef Cat Cora from Food Network's Iron Chef at CIRO restaurant & wine bar
"Cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients" Foi Gras Wonton Ravioli and Wild Mushroom Fricassee, Truffle foam, port wine reduction with Guest Chef Anne Callaghan of Aureole Las Vegas in the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and Jimmy Sneed of Carena's Jamaican Grill at CIRO restaurant & wine bar
"The Favorite Dish of Jean-Louis Palladin Lamb Cous Cous" with Guest Chef Larbi Dahrouch of Agua from the One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico and Jimmy Sneed of Carena's Jamaican Grill at CIRO restaurant & wine bar
"Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Demystified" will be presented by Cole Danehower, Wine Editor of Northwest Palate Magazine and James Beard Award Winning writer at Baci Italian Cafe & Wine Bar
VIP Laurent Perrier Champagne Reception at Elkhorn Golf Club
"Farmer's Market produce and Sustainable Seafood" with Guest Chef John Tesar of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (Dallas, TX) at CIRO restaurant & wine bar
Vintner Dinners with a variety of cuisine and vintner pairings at Chandler's, Il Naso, Knob Hill Inn and the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room.
Sun Valley/Ketchum Grand Tasting offering a diverse sampling of restaurant and caterer favorites including champagnes, wines, vodka and a Bartender's Cup from our region.
June 6th-8th, 2008
