Saturday Grand Tastings - Palm Desert Food & Wine 2019

THIS EVENT WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Time:
Carte Blanche Access : 10 a.m.–11 a.m. Exclusive chef demonstration; 11 a.m. –3 p.m. Grand Tastings
Premier Access: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
General Access: Noon–3 p.m.

Grand Tastings feature delectable bites from more than 40 restaurants, created by renowned chefs from across the Coachella Valley and all of California, as well as more than 60 premium and sparkling wines, beers, and spirits. Participants can interact with the vintners and chefs to discuss their offerings.

Carte Blanche Access: $160
Premier Access: $135
General Access: $100

Chef Demonstration Schedule

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Tent 2 — Exclusive chef demonstration for Carte Blanche ticket holders only

10 a.m. – Curtis Stone, chef, restaurateur, author, and businessman (includes book signing)

Tent 1 — Exclusive chef demonstration for Carte Blanche and Premier Access ticket holders only-seating is limited

11:15 a.m. – Elizabeth Falkner, award-winning chef, artist, cookbook author

Tent 1

12:15 p.m. – Jamie Gwen, celebrity chef, certified sommelier, and cookbook author

1 p.m. – Keegan Gerhard and Lisa Bailey, executive chef husband-and-wife owners of D Bar Desserts in Denver, Colorado, and D Bar Restaurant in San Diego. Gerhard is an award-winning pastry chef and former host of the Food Network series Food Network Challenge.

1:45 p.m. – Andie Hubka, executive chef/owner, Cork & Fork, Heirloom Craft Kitchen, and Tu Madres

2:30 p.m. – Paulette Goto, pastry chef, food writer, and television personality

Tent 2

12 p.m. – Peter Smith, executive chef of JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

12:45 p.m. – Afrim Pristine, Maître Fromager (Cheese Master)

1:30 p.m. – Gabriel Woo, executive chef, The Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge and Holiday House Palm Springs

2:15 p.m. – Chris Ford, Le Cordon Bleu graduate, executive pastry chef at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire hotel, and creator of Butter Love & Hardwork blog

Chef’s and demonstration schedules subject to change.
Event details subject to change.

Additional Tasting Experiences

Saturday, March 28, 12:15 ‒1 p.m.
Location: The Garden Stage sponsored by Hot Purple Energy
Seminar: Discover Paso Robles Wine Country
The Wine History Project presents an overview of the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area as well as a seated tasting of wines showcasing the wine region’s diversity. Paso Robles is known for its warm days and cool nights that allow for more than 60 wine grape varieties to be grown.
Wine History Project historian Heather Muran will moderate the seminar.

Saturday, March 28, 2:15 ‒3 p.m.
Location: The Garden Stage sponsored by Hot Purple Energy
Seminar: Date Tasting presented by Stuart O’Keeffe

Description to come.

Marketplace Demonstrations

Because alcohol will be served, you must be at least 21 years of age to attend Palm Desert Food & Wine™ events and to enter the tent.
No accommodations are available for individuals under 21 years of age.