7 Superstar Chefs Kick Off Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival
“Friends of James Beard” dinner comes to Westin Kierland Resort & Spa April 14
What: If you brought together superstar chefs from San Francisco, Scottsdale, Las Vegas and New York City, what would you have? Answer: the “Friends of James Beard” dinner, a unique, collaborative experience featuring seven renowned James Beard Award-winning chefs – the perfect kickoff to the 31st annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival.
This unforgettable gustatory gala will include these artisans of the kitchen:
Chef Victor Scargle – Go Fish, St. Helena, Napa Valley Chef Emily Luchetti – Author, executive pastry chef, Farallon Restaurant, San Francisco Chef Robert McGrath – REM, Scottsdale Chef Roland Passot – La Folie, San Francisco Chef Luciano Pellegrini – Valentino, Las Vegas Chef Douglas Rodriguez – Deseo, Scottsdale Chef Michael Smith – Author, star of “Chef at Home,” Canada’s top-rated TV cooking show.
“The quality and raw talent of the chefs selected for this one dinner is rarely assembled. Each is assigned a single course for the full focus of their attention, and is given virtual carte blanche to do with it as they wish. Working with the finest ingredients, this exclusive opportunity is worth attending as its fare is absolutely incomparable.” – Merrill Moss, Chairperson of the SCF
Using the skills and vision that earned them the coveted James Beard Award, the chefs each will prepare exquisite cuisine complete with carefully selected wine pairings. Chef John Sarich of the restaurant Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington state will be the emcee for the evening.
When: Tuesday, April 14
Reception 6 p.m.
Dinner 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 354-5892
Attire: Cocktail
Cost: Tickets are $200 per person
For more information, call the Scottsdale League for the Arts office at (480) 945-7193 or visit http://www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
The Scottsdale League for the Arts is a non-profit (501(c)3) charitable organization that raises funds for arts and arts education programs throughout Arizona. Since 1992, the League has contributed more than $2.9 million to numerous organizations benefiting children such as Ballet Arizona, Childsplay, Free Arts of Arizona, Greasepaint Youth Theatre, Jazz in Arizona, Phoenix Boys Choir and the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. For additional information about the League or about becoming a member or volunteer, contact SLA at 7309 E. Evans Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 or by phone at (480) 945-7193. Or visit the Web site, http://www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.