Celebrity Chef Reception

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Celebrity Chef Reception

The Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival Opening Party

Celebrity Chef Reception

The Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival Opening Party

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Experience the best of the Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival at the exclusive Celebrity Chef Reception. This event will feature live demonstrations from Joe Sasto and Elizabeth Falkner, showcasing and blending cocktails made with her brand, T’MARO, and appearances by renowned chefs like Andy Allo, Nik Sharma, Sharone Hakman, and Emile Smith. Come and discover the cool, hip vibe of Avalon Palm Springs while mingling with culinary stars.

Tickets are only $150 and include: appetizers, premium wines from Aperture Cellars, demonstrations, Joe Sasto book sales and signing of Breaking the Rules, all while supporting the Culinary Institute of America, Les Dames D’Escoffier and the LGBTQ Community Center Food Bank.

Aperture Cellars from Alexander Valley (Winemaker Jesse Katz)
2022 Aperture Cellars Chenin Blanc
2023 Aperture Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Aperture Cellars Red Bordeaux Blend
2022 Aperture Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Cattleya Wines from Sonoma Coast & Russian River (Winemaker Bibiana Gonzales-Rave)
2022 Cattleya Cuvee #5 Chardonnay
2021 Cattleya Cuvee #8 Pinot Noir

Pisoni Estate Vineyards from Santa Lucia Highlands
(Winemaker Jeff Pisoni)
2022 Lucia “ Soberanes Vyd “Syrah

Experience the best of the Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival at the exclusive Celebrity Chef Reception. This event will feature live demonstrations from Joe Sasto and Elizabeth Falkner, showcasing and blending cocktails made with her brand, T’MARO, and appearances by renowned chefs like Andy Allo, Nik Sharma, Sharone Hakman, and Emile Smith. Come and discover the cool, hip vibe of Avalon Palm Springs while mingling with culinary stars.

Tickets are only $150 and include: appetizers, premium wines from Aperture Cellars, demonstrations, Joe Sasto book sales and signing of Breaking the Rules, all while supporting the Culinary Institute of America, Les Dames D’Escoffier and the LGBTQ Community Center Food Bank.

Aperture Cellars from Alexander Valley (Winemaker Jesse Katz)
2022 Aperture Cellars Chenin Blanc
2023 Aperture Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Aperture Cellars Red Bordeaux Blend
2022 Aperture Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Cattleya Wines from Sonoma Coast & Russian River (Winemaker Bibiana Gonzales-Rave)
2022 Cattleya Cuvee #5 Chardonnay
2021 Cattleya Cuvee #8 Pinot Noir

Pisoni Estate Vineyards from Santa Lucia Highlands
(Winemaker Jeff Pisoni)
2022 Lucia “ Soberanes Vyd “Syrah

Included with all Platinum VIP Tickets

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Palm Springs Stadium Pavillion
1901 East Baristo Road
Palm Springs, CA  92262

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