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28th American Wine & Food Festival Preview (Our pick as the top wine/food event of the year 9/25/10

On Saturday September 25th, 2010 Wolfgang Puck’s celebrated his 28th annual Wine & Food Festival on the back lot of Universal Studios.  Under the comfortable warm night air, the cobblestone back lot streets and the sweet smell of grilled perfection, 3000 eager people were treated to the "wine" & “foodie” event of the year.  Where else can you get fried clams from Boston,  Abalone from Monterey and other specialities from around the USA.

Gourmet chefs from all over the country cook their hearts out and don’t disappoint.   Chefs such as Thomas Keller of Bouchon. Nobu Matsuhisa of Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills and Rene Mata of Chinois on Main are just a sample of the culinary genius that assemble for this one magical night.

Any of the delicious mini meals can be paired with a top wine from around the country.  Cosentino, Coppola, and Gramercy wineries are just a sample of what is being poured along with gourmet vodkas and tequilas.  Decadent desserts paired with port wines are served in the Spago Sherry Yard’s Sweet Sanctuary as a live band rocks the house with rock n’ roll and dance tunes.

This event is not to be missed!  You will never have better food and wine options at one event.  Perfect night skies, live music and a beautiful setting make this our top pick of the wine/food event of the year.

28th AMERICAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
               September 25th & 26th, 2010  UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BACK LOT

        PRESS RELEASE

   
 

2010 TICKETS ON SALE

Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation To Host L.A.’s Premiere Culinary Event, To Benefit Los Angeles Meals on Wheels Programs

Los Angeles–August 18, 2010 Tickets are now on sale online for this fall’s star-studded, epicurean event and fundraiser, the American Wine & Food Festival, to be held September 25, on the Universal Studios Backlot. Tickets and event information are available at www.awff.org/tickets.

The festival welcomes back Audi as a presenting sponsor, and announces premiere sponsors The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and the Center for Wine Origins.

American Wine & Food Festival
WHEN: Saturday, September 25 at 6-11pm (VIP entry at 5pm)
WHERE: Universal Studios’ Back Lot
The signature Saturday evening event returns to Universal Studios’ Back Lot on September 25. The country’s culinary elite cook up an unrivaled feast paired with fine wines and spirits. The spectacular setting serves as a backdrop for live bands, a silent auction and a few surprises. See and be seen.. last year’s event hosted over 2,800 of L.A.’s most passionate foodies and charitable supporters! *Tickets Available At www.awff.org/tickets

Chef’s Grand Tasting Dinner
WHEN: Sunday, September 26 at 6pm
WHERE: Spago Beverly Hills
Wolfgang Puck, Lee Hefter and Barbara Lazaroff along with Executive Pastry Chef Sherry Yard welcome six internationally renowned chefs who will design an elegant, six-course repast at the 11th Annual Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner. These celebrated chefs will each contribute one course to this grand dinner. Exquisitely prepared dishes served with exceptional wine selections and a live auction offering one-of-a-kind items and experiences contribute to the evening’s extravagance. *For Reservations, Call (310) 385-0880

Event Sponsors (to date):
Audi
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Center for Wine Origins
94.7 The Wave

Acteva RSVP
American Airlines
Angeleno

Aperol

Beam Global Spirits & Wine
Cassis Travel Services

Cento
CIGNA
Clear Channel Outdoor

Credit Suisse

EvansHardy+Young
Fiji Water
Freshends
K-EARTH 101FM

Kerrygold
Knork Flatwear
Integrated Transportation Services

Jacob Maarse
La Brea Bakery

LA Specialty Produce
Mansour Travel Company
Newport Meat

POM Wonderful
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts

Republic Master Chefs
Sempra Energy

Snake River Farms
Southern California Gas
Southern California Wine & Spirits

Tasting Room
Ultimat Vodka
Universal Studios

Urbani Tartufi
US Foodservice Los Angeles Division

T Salon
The Patron Spirits Company
The Portuguese Cork Association

Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck
Bistro
Wolfgang Puck
Catering
Wolfgang Puck
Coffee
Wolfgang Puck Culinary Iced Coffees

About Audi
Audi of America Inc. joins the American Wine & Food Festival as presenting sponsor for a third year. Audi’s lineup of German-engineered luxury vehicles in one of the freshest in the industry and Audi is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.

About The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Situated at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is located at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South directly between CityCenter and Bellagio. The resort’s uniquely vertical multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the vibrant city. The new 2,995-room resort features oversized residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces. The Cosmopolitan’s luxurious resort amenities include a 100,000 square foot casino; unique and eclectic boutiques; Sahra Spa & Hammam; three unique pool experiences; multi-level integrated nightclubs and 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention and meeting space. For more information visit www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

About The Center for Wine Origins
The Center for Wine Origins in as educational campaign and advocacy organization committed to promoting the importance of location and to gain greater protection of wine place names in the U.S. Their mission is to protect and promote unique wines from unique places. It was founded in 2005 by the wine regions of Champagne, France, and Porto, Portugal.  www.wineorigins.com

About AWFF
Since its inception in 1982, the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation has supported the American Wine & Food Festival, raising more than $15 million for the Los Angeles Chapters of Meals on Wheels. This organization serves thousands of meals each day to Los Angeles’ homebound seniors and disabled citizens, regardless of race, religion or ability to pay.  www.awff.org

 

Media Contact: 
Sarah Savage
EvansHardy+Young, Inc.
805.963.5841 x209
[email protected]

Sponsorship Contact: 
Joan Wrede
AWFF
310.574.3663
[email protected]

Saturday’s Guest Chefs:
GINO ANGELINI
Angelini Osteria
PAUL BARTOLOTTA
BARTOLOTTA Ristorante di Mare
MATT BENCIVENGA, KARL MATZ & KITTIPONG TOJANAUTAI
Wolfgang Puck Bistro

FLOYD CARDOZ
Tabla
SAM CHOY
Sam Choy’s

ROBERT DEL GRANDE
RDG + Bar Annie & The Grove
MARC DJOZLIJA, SCOTT IRESTONE, JOHN LECHLEIDNER & ARAM MARDIGIAN
WP Bar & Grill
LISSA DOUMANI & HIRO SONE
Terra & AME
SCOTT DREWNO & SARA JOHANNES
Source & Five Sixty
DEAN FEARING
Fearing’s (Ritz Hotel Dallas)
MARK FERGUSON
Spago Bachelor Gulch
KERRY HEFFERNAN
South Gate
LEE HEFTER
Spago Beverly Hills
THOMAS KELLER
Bouchon
LA BREA BAKERY
CAMERON LEWARK
Spago Maui
PAUL LIEBRANDT
Corton
RENE MATA

Chinois On Main
NOBU MATSUHISA

Matsuhisa Beverly Hills & Nobu West Hollywood
DAVID MCINTYRE

WP24
FRANK OSTINI
The Hitching Post
MARK PEEL

Campanile / Tar Pit
CHARLES PHAN

Slanted Door
ALFRED PORTALE & JOHN SULEY

Gotham Steak Miami Fountain Blue
PAUL PRUDHOMME

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen
STEPHAN PYLES

Stephan Pyles Restaurant
RICHARD REDDINGTON

Redd
DAVID ROBINS & ERIC KLEIN
Spago Las Vegas
ARI ROSENSON & MATT HURLEY

CUT Las Vegas & CUT Beverly Hills
MICHAEL SCHLOW

Radius, Via Matta & Alta Strada
JIMMY SCHMIDT
Rattlesnake Club & Morgan’s In The Desert
PIERO SELVAGGIO & LUCCIANO PELLEGRINI

Valentino Las Vegas & Caffe Giorgio
JULIAN SERRANO

Picasso
LYDIA SHIRE & MARIO CAPONE
Scampo
NANCY SILVERTON & DAHLIA NARVAEZ

Pizzeria Mozza & Osteria Mozza
CAL STAMENOV
Marinus at Bernardus Lodge
YUJI WAKIYA
Wakiya Ichiemicharo
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Chefs
JOSE ANDRES

China Poblano & Jaleo
BRUCE BROMBERG & ERIC BROMBERG
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill

SCOTT CONANT
Scarpetta & D.O.C.G.

ANTHONY MEIDENBAUER
Holstein’s
TODD MILLER
STK

DAVID MYERS
Comme Ca

COSTAS SPILIADIS
Estiatorio Milos

Sherry Yard Presents The Sweet Santuary Champagne & Port Lounge:
DOMINIQUE ANSEL
Daniel New York
SALLY CAMACHO

WP24 at the Ritz Carlton
PATRICK FAHY

Blackbird
FRANCOIS PAYARD

Payard Patisserie & Bistro
NICOLE PLUE

Redd
YIGIT PURA

Taste Catering
BEN SPUNGIN

Marinus at Bernardus Lodge
SHERRY YARD
Spago Beverly Hills

Wolfgang Puck, Lee Hefter, Barbara Lazaroff & Sherry Yard Welcome Sunday’s Chefs:
DOMINIQUE ANSEL
Daniel, New York City
PAUL BARTOLOTTA

BARTOLOTTA Ristorante di Mare, Las Vegas
NOBU MATSUHISA

Matsuhisa, Beverly Hills
CHARLIE PALMER

Aureole, New York City
SANTI SANTAMARIA

Restaurant Can Fabes, Barcelona, Spain
MICHAEL WHITE

Marea, New York City

Saturday’s Vintners (to date):
Antica Terra
Au Bon Climat
Baker Lane/Singer Olio

Beckman Vineyards

Bernardus Wine Company
Betts and Scholl

Bonaccorsi Wine Company
Bonny Doon Vineyard

Breggo Cellars

C. Donatiello Winery
Chapellet Winery
Charles Krug Winery

Cielo Malibu Estate Wineyards

Cosentino Signature Wines
Derby Wine Estates
Domain Serene
Dr. Loosen
Duckhorn Wineyards & Paraduxx

Evening Land Vineyards

Favia Wines
Ferrari-Carano Wineyards & Winery
Flowers Wineyard & Winery

Foster’s Wine Estates
Foxen
Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Frank Family Vineyards
Frog’s Leap Winery
Gramercy Cellars

Grgich Hills Estate
Gridley Family Cellars

Hall Wines

Hirsch Vineyards
Hitching Post Wines
Hollywood & Wine
Hunt Cellars

Inception Wines
Iron Horse Vineyards
J Wineyards & Winery

Jordan Winery
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Justin Vineyards & Winery

Kalin Cellars
Keplinger Wines

Kimmel Vineyards

L’Aventure
Ladera Vineyards
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
Linne Caldo Cellars

Longoria
Malibu Family Wines
Malibu Vineyards

Melville
Miner Family
Morgan Winery

O’Shaughnessy Estate Winery
Ortman Family Vineyards
Palmina
Winery
Paul M. Young Fine Wines
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Qupe
Ramey Wine Cellars

Robert Weil Wine Estate

Rosenthal-The Malibu Estate/Surfrider

Sacred Cellars

The Scholium Project
Stoller Vineyards

Sacred Cellars

Summerland Winery
Symington Family Estates
Topanga "TV" Vineyards
Torbreck Vintners

Va Piano Vineyards
Waters Winery
Whitcraft Winery

W.J. Deutsch & Sons

Saturday’s Spirits (to date):
Patron Tequila
Beam Global Spirits & Wines

Center for Wine Origins
Blackheart Rum
Ultimat Vodka

 

 
   
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