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2006 Festival Events Schedule
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Join us for this annual festival that benefits numerous arts and arts education programs throughout Arizona and provides scholarships for students enrolled in culinary institutes.
This year's events include:
| James Beard Dinner |
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 |
| Culinary Hall of Fame Awards Dinner |
Thursday, April 20, 2006 |
| Carnivale De Cuisine |
Friday, April 21, 2006 |
| Cooks and Corks |
Saturday, April 22 & Sunday, April 23, 2006 |
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| Great Arizona Picnic |
Saturday, April 22 & Sunday, April 23, 2006 |
- Chef Mario Martinoli Cooking Demos
- Challenge to the Chefs
- Absolut Bistro
- Garduño's Margarita Village
- Garduño's Margarita Village VIP Package - Southwest Festival of Beers |
| Wine Country Brunch |
Sunday, April 23, 2007 |
| Best of the Fest |
Sunday, April 23, 2007 |
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This year’s “Friends of James Beard” dinner will take place on Tuesday, April 10, at The Westin Kierland Resort. It has drawn six of the country’s most prestigious and influential chefs who will demonstrate their talent in a once-in-a-lifetime collaborative dinner, complete with wine pairings carefully selected to match each of the six courses. It promises to be an evening of exquisite cuisine and the company of true culinary artisans.
As a bonus, guests can become acquainted with the featured chefs at the Meet the Chefs reception at 6:00 PM, followed by a six-course dinner at 7:00 PM. Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Time: 6:00pm Location: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Map: Map & Directions Tickets: $200 per person Attire: Cocktail Limited to 125 persons. 2006 Chefs
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Restaurant |
Location |
| Don Pintabona |
Dani |
New York, NY |
| Jose Garces |
El Vez & Alma de Cuba |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Allen Susser |
Allen's Restaurant |
Aventura, FL |
| Anton Brunbauer |
Westin Kierland Resort |
Scottsdale, AZ |
| Douglas Rodriguez |
Deseo |
Scottsdale, AZ |
| Alan Wong |
Alan Wong's Restaurant |
Honolulu, HI |
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 Honors Culinary aficionados as they are inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. Guests enjoy a fabulous dining experience at the Marquesa, a AAA Five Diamond Award Winning Restaurant located at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and Spa.
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2006
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and Spa
Map: Map & Directions
Tickets: $125 per person
Attire: Cocktail
Limited to 120 persons.
2006 Award Winners:
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 Join us in a spectacular Caribbean Carnivale Village, a new event at the Scottsdale Civic Center called Carnivale de Cuisine. Participants will enjoy a magical evening of food, wine, music, culture and cuisine! Don’t miss The Groove Merchants and other surprise performances by local entertainment groups and celebrities. Date: Friday, April 21, 2006 Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm Location: Scottsdale Center for the Arts Map: Map & Directions
Tickets: $55 per person ($65 at the door)  Limited to 1,200 persons.
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 Wine your way through a "Wonderful Gourmet World of Food & Wine" while you enjoy demonstrations by top Valley chefs. The fun begins at noon, when the doors open to an event complete with food samples, wine tasting and cooking demonstrations.
Dates: Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, 2006
Time: 12:00 noon - 5:00pm
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Map: Map & Directions
Ticket Price: $50 per person
Attire: Casual
Limited to 800 persons per day.
2006 Chef Demonstrations
 Meet Michael Green, the famous wine consultant for Gourmet Magazine at Cooks and Corks, he will be conducting wine seminars both days.
Michael Green is Wine & Spirits Consultant to Gourmet Magazine. He has worked in the wine trade in the capacities of educator, importer, writer, consultant and retailer for the past 20 years.
Michael has been a frequent guest on Food Network’s Emeril Live and Sara Moulton’s Cooking Live, and has been featured in many national publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Michael specializes in wine and food education events, wine lists and training programs, wine and food marketing, brand building, collector consulting and trade liaison support. His work with restaurants includes wine list development and staff training for clients such as Oceana and Molyvos.
He lectures on wine at cooking schools around the country, including The Culinary Institute of America and The Institute of Culinary Education. Michael contributed wine notes to Sara Moulton Cooks at Home, released in fall 2002.
Michael Green Wine Seminars:
Saturday, April 22nd
1:00PM
The Colors of Spain
3:00 PM
Italy in a Glass
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Sunday, April 23rd
1:00 PM
Le Tour de France
3:00 PM
California Dreamin’
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 Dates/Times:
Saturday, April 22, 2006 from 12:00 noon - 10:00pm
Sunday, April 23, 2006 from 12:00 noon - 7:00pm
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
Map: Map & Directions
Ticket Price:
- $5 admission fee. Tickets will be available for purchase online in January. Tickets will also be available each day of the event at the entrance gates.
- 12 years and under free
- $1 per tasting coupon
 | The following events are part of the Great Arizona Picnic:
Chef Mario Martinoli Cooking Demonstrations
Come see Mario Martinoli, Smart and Final's executive chef, wow the senses and show you how to prepare great tasting meals Saturday and Sunday at the Challenge to the Chefs tent.
No charge
All ages welcome...
Saturday Demonstrations
Secrets of Great Grilling & Better Barbecue
Time: 1:00pm
Mario will add a bit of international perspective to a style of cooking usually associated with the American West.
Simple Solutions to Common Cooking Dilemmas
Time: 3:00pm
In this energetic, interactive session, Mario will respond to culinary questions and issues from the audience and demonstrate what can be done with basic items in your refrigerator and pantry that you may be overlooking.
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 Challenge to the Chefs
Part of the Great Arizona Picnic, this event features several chefs, each presented with identical "mystery baskets" of ingredients. The challenge: create an appetizer and an entrée - all within a time limit - and you get to watch every move!
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2006
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Amphitheater Stage, Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
Map: Map & Directions
Ticket Price: Included in $5 GAP entrance fee
Special Guest Emcee: Mario Martinoli of Smart and Final!
Participating Chefs:
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Restaurant |
| JP Chalarca |
Scottsdale Culinary Institute |
| Michel Rastoll |
Daniel's |
| Mel Mecinas |
Four Seasons |
| James Porter |
Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar | |
 Absolut Bistro
Dates/Times:
Saturday, April 22, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 10:00pm
Sunday, April 23, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 7:00pm
Map: Map & Directions
Ticket Price: $5 per person (separate from Great Arizona Picnic $5 admission fee)
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 Garduños Margarita Village
Dates/Times:
Saturday, April 22, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 10:00pm
Sunday, April 23, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 7:00pm
Map: Map & Directions
Ticket Price: $5 per person (separate from Great Arizona Picnic $5 admission fee)
Garduños Margarita Village VIP Ticket Package
Each ticket includes admittance to Great AZ Picnic, Margarita Village and access to VIP area.
Receive special pit barbeque menu prepared by Chef Neal Cunningham of Garduno's, service of traditional and Patron fruit and frozen margaritas, and assorted Mexican beers included with your ticket purchase.
Your table will be reserved for you all day while you enjoy the rest of the picnic.
Tickets: Will be available the day of the event in front of the Center for the Arts.
(Tickets limited to only 60 each day)
Cost: $400 for a table of 4. Or purchase individual tickets for $120 up to 3.
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 Southwest Festival of Beers
Presented by New Belgium
A spectacular Beer Garden featuring more than 200 specialty beers. Food, fun and musical entertainment!
Dates/Times:
Saturday, April 22, 2007
from 12:00 noon - 7:00pm
Sunday, April 23, 2007
from 12:00 noon - 6:30pm
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
Map: Map & Directions
Ticket Price: $5 per person (includes souvenir mug, separate from Great Arizona Picnic $5 admission fee)
 Big John Youk Cooking Demonstration
See Big John Youk - Grill Master to Nascar drivers at the Southwest Beer Garden!
Cooking demonstration, tasting and signing:
Saturday, April 22 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, April 23 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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 Mark your calendars for Sunday April 15th when the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center brings you a fabulous brunch paired with selected wineries and a silent auction. Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007 Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Location: Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center Map: Map & DirectionsTicket Price: $60 per person Limited to 400 persons.
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 The Festival Finale! Watch prominent Valley chefs create at tableside a five-course dinner for their table of ten guests. Each course is complemented by a specially selected vineyard presentation. A most elegant Sunday evening affair!
Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch
Map: Map & Directions
Tickets: $150 per person
Attire: Cocktail
Limited to 200 persons.
2006 Chefs listed below, 2007 Chefs Coming Soon.
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