AMERICAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 2010 ANNOUNCES BEACH EVENT

 

Puck / Lazaroff Charitable Foundation

To Host L.A.’s Premiere Culinary Event for 28^th Year Celebration

Benefiting Los Angeles Meals on Wheels Programs

 

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 1, 2010 — This Fall’s star-studded, epicurean event and fundraiser the American Wine & Food Festival has announced the addition of a NEW Festival Pre-Party this summer – “An Evening on the Beach”.  This exclusive event will take place on the sands of Santa Monica on July 29.  Limited tickets are on sale now at www.awff.org/tickets.

 

“An Evening on the Beach” will feature crackling fires, mellow sounds, generous charcuterie, specialty cocktails, select wines, and grilled dishes served up by noted Los Angeles chefs Joshua Smith, Church & State; David Myers, Comme Ça; Katsuya Uechi, Katsuya Restaurants; Christophe Émé, Ortolan Restaurant; Michael Cirmarusti, Providence Restaurant; John Sedlar, Rivera Restaurant; WP 24, David McIntyre; and John Lechleidner, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.  Proceeds from all Festival events benefit Los Angeles Chapters of Meals on Wheels.

 

“An Evening on the Beach” Festival Pre-Party

WHEN: Thursday, July 29 at 6-10PM

WHERE: Jonathan Beach Club Santa Monica, CA

For the first time, the American Wine & Food Festival will host an exclusive festival pre-party, “An Evening on the Beach.” On the sands of Santa Monica, La Brea Bakery’s generous charcuterie will kick off the evening with specialty cocktails and select wines. Guests will enjoy the summer sunset with crackling fires and mellow sounds as noted chefs serve up scrumptious grilled dishes under the stars.

 

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!

 

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 several internationally renowned chefs who will design an elegant, six-course repast at the 11^th 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.

 

About the American Wine & Food Festival

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.