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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
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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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