Seminars

The following Seminars are including for the Event: You have to pay an additional fee $100 per person, 11am, Omni Royal Orleans Hotel (Center/West Salon) $75 per person, 3:30pm, Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Theatre $75 per person, 2pm, Omni Royal Orleans Hotel (East Salon) ** SOLD OUT! ** $75 per person, 2pm, Hotel Monteleone (Riverview Room) $75 per person, 12:30pm, Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Theatre
 * FRIDAY SEMINARS **
 * Party Like It’s 1999:** Explore Napa Cabs from the 1999 vintage, paired with epicurean delights from legendary local restaurateur, Dickie Brennan, and the Executive Chef of Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Jack Martinez. Moderated by: Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman
 * Farm Fresh with Chef John Besh:** John will show you how to go green with ingredients that are freshly picked from his sustainable garden, and you will hear from leading experts on the latest in green and sustainable winemaking trends.
 * Pastry & Port Paired to Perfection:** With New Orleans’ leading epicurean lady, Lorin Gaudin (Food Editor & Reporter for ABC26) at the helm, premium ports will be paired with heavenly creations from celebrated local Pastry Chefs, Kristyne Bouley (Herbsaint & Cochon), Simone Fleming (Ritz-Carlton New Orleans), Shun Li (The Windsor Court Hotel), New Orleans Ice Cream Company and Mary Sonnier (Host of “The Chef Show”.)
 * WOW! Women on Wine:** Hear from some of the world’s leading women winemakers, and experience the culinary styles of two of New Orleans’ leading ladies: renowned Chef and James Beard Award Winner, Susan Spicer (Bayona) and Food and Wine’s Top 10 Best New Chef in America for 2008, Sue Zemanick (Gautreau’s).
 * Eat Like a Pig:** Chef Donald Link (Cochon & Herbsaint) serves cochon du lait & other bizarre foods of Louisiana, paired with a selection of outstanding Rhone Valley wines.

$100 per person, 10am, Hotel Monteleone (La Nouvelle East) $75 per person, 11:30am, Omni Royal Orleans Hotel (West Salon) $75 per person, 11:30am, Hotel Monteleone (Riverview Room)
 * SATURDAY SEMINARS: **
 * Bubbles & Bites: ** We’ll pop the cork on some fabulous Tête de Cuvée champagnes, while Ian Schnoeblen, Executive Chef/Co-Owner of Iris, and one of Food and Wine’s Top 10 Best New Chef in America for 2007 tempts your taste buds! Moderated by: Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman.
 * Table for Two, S’il Vous Plaît: ** Local expert foodie, Tom Fitzmorris, will explore the hot trend of Bistro French cuisine with our local Chefs Aaron Burgau, (Patios), Steven McHugh, (Luke), Anton Schultis, (Bistro Daisy), Ryan Hughes, (Café Degas), while you savor fantastic French wines.
 * Boot to Boot: ** Taste trailblazing wines from the bottom of Italy’s boot, while husband and wife team Torre & David Solazzo (Ristorante Del Porto) from our own boot offer up Italian cuisine with a twist. Moderated by: Antonio Molesini, Italian Fine Wine Specialist, Republic National Distributing Company

Grand Tastings
Louisiana Superdome, Sugar Bowl Drive, New Orleans $89 per person in advance, $100 at the gate Enter at GATE A on Poydras Street

1:00 - 4:00pm
A truly “Grand” experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, pairing extensive offerings from New Orleans’ finest chefs and selections of wines from around the world. 75 Chefs and 1000 Vintages are accompanied by some of Louisiana’s best musicians, décor that showcases the local flavor, and new, exciting festivities! Also featuring the “Discover Wine with Robert Mondavi” tour: Featuring wines from Robert Mondavi Private Selection and Robert Mondavi Winery portfolios, the tour provides an interactive experience that educates visitors about food, wine and entertaining. Between the essence bar and tasting stations, and the informative and friendly hosts, you’ll leave the Discover Wine experience with a greater sense of knowledge and confidence. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. No strollers allowed. $10 Superdome Parking Available.