Scottsdale Culinary Festival

April 16, 2002 For Immediate Release Contact: Karolyn Kiburz Email: [email protected] Tel: 480.945.7193 SCOTTSDALE CULINARY FESTIVAL HONORS FESTIVAL WINNERS! SCOTTSDALE, AZ ---- Great chefs, fabulous wineries, celebrities, locals and tourists gathered for the wide variety of events offered during the Scottsdale Culinary Festival from April 10th - 14th. The Festival ranged from sophisticated gourmet specialty dinners to the famous Great Arizona Picnic. This year's Festival was a huge success, raising more than $600,000. The winners for this year's Festival events are: Culinary Student Competition Awards - 1st Place - Carolyn Tarin; 2nd Place - Corky Powell; 3rd Place - Anna Krithis Culinary Hall of Fame Awards - "Culinary Extraordinaire" - Michael DeMaria; "Culinary Ambassador" - D. James McDowell; "Culinary Media Master" - Danny Medina; "Lifetime Achievement" - Barbara Colleary A Catered Affair - People's Choice Award, Jennifer Russo, Jennifer's Catering, LLC Great Arizona Picnic- Best Dessert, Caffe Portobello Best of Picnic, The Famous Door Judge's Award, Furio's People's Choice Award, Wildflower Bread Company Challenge to the Chefs Winner Chef Simon Purvis, Four Seasons Resort Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to all that participated in the 2002 Scottsdale Culinary Festival! The Scottsdale Culinary Festival is one of the annual fundraising events presented by the Scottsdale League for the Arts, the Valley's most renowned private organization supporting arts and arts education. The League is a non-profit volunteer organization whose members are accomplished business people who invest their time and effort toward creative fundraising for humanities and arts education benefiting students of the Valley. Over the years, the Festival has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for arts and education programs benefiting children throughout the Valley of the Sun. The League has also contributed to the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Scottsdale Arts & Education Council, the "Celebration for the Arts for Special Children," Circus Flora and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (most recently A Warm and Fuzzy exhibit). Join us next year as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary! The festival dates are April 9-13, 2003. For additional information or to become a member, please visit our web site at www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org or call 480-945-7193.
February 2002 For Immediate Release Contact: Karolyn Kiburz Email: [email protected] Tel: 480.945.7193 Scottsdale Culinary Festival Celebrates 24th Year in 2002 April 10 - 14, 2002 SCOTTSDALE, AZ ---- Great chefs, fabulous wineries, celebrities, locals and tourists gather for the wide variety of events offered during the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. The Festival ranges from sophisticated gourmet specialty dinners to the famous Great Arizona Picnic. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival is one of the annual fundraising events presented by the Scottsdale League for the Arts. A non-profit volunteer organization whose members are accomplished business people who invest their time and effort toward creative fund-raising for the arts and art education. Over the years, the Festival has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for arts and education programs benefiting children throughout the Valley of the Sun. The League has also contributed to the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Scottsdale Arts & Education Council, the "Celebration for the Arts for Special Children," Circus Flora and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (most recently A Warm and Fuzzy exhibit). This five day event will be held at various locations throughout Scottsdale. For complete event times, locations and to purchase tickets, visit our web site at www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org or call 480-945-7193. Below is the schedule of events for 2002.
Scottsdale Culinary Festival 2002 Schedule of Events
Culinary Student Competition Awards Dinner This four-course dinner features the first and second place award-winning entr�es of the National Culinary Student Competition.	Wednesday, April 10 - 6:30 PM Location: The Hyatt Regency Resort 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road Cocktail attire $75 per guest
Culinary Hall of Fame Awards Dinner Spectacular dinner honoring those who have made significant contributions to the culinary profession in Arizona.	Thursday, April 11 - 7:00 PM Location: Marquesa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale Cocktail attire $100 per person
A Catered Affair Sponsored by: KYOT Radio & Nextel This event will be a party you won't want to miss! Top Valley caterers will compete to win the People's Choice Award. Enjoy live entertainment on the Fountain Stage and visit the Absolut tent.	Friday, April 12 - 7:00 - 11:00 PM Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza 2nd St. and Civic Center Blvd., Scottsdale Casual attire $20 Admission (includes five $1 tasting coupons)
Le Tour Culinaire Sponsored by: Taste of Phoenix / Food & Lifestyles Magazine This evening features a tour of the Valley's finest dining establishments. Each course is paired with a wine and the winemaker travels with guests on the tour. A fantastic dessert finale completes this elegant evening!	Saturday, April 13 - 5:30 PM Location: Scottsdale Culinary Institute $175 per person - Black tie
Cooks & Corks Sponsored by: Safeway Taste and sip your way through a "Wonderful Gourmet World of Food and Wine" while enjoying demonstrations by celebrity chefs.	Saturday, April 13 - Noon - 5:00 PM Sunday, April 14, - Noon - 5:00 PM Location: Scottsdale Civic Center 2nd St. & Civic Center Blvd., Scottsdale $40 per person
Great Arizona Picnic Entertainment provided by KKLT The Great Arizona Picnic (GAP) is an annual event not-to-be-missed! Enjoy the excitement of food sampling some of the finest restaurants in the Valley. The picnic features continuous musical entertainment and Saturday night "Concert Under the Stars". Two days of great food and on-going entertainment in Old Town Scottsdale.	Saturday, April 13 - Noon - 10:00 PM Sunday, April 14 - Noon - 7:00 PM Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza 2nd St. and Civic Center Blvd. Free Admission $1 per tasting coupon Join us for this family event!
Southwest Festival of Beers Sponsored by: Safeway This spectacular Beer Garden features more than 200 specialty beers. Join us for two days filled with food, fun and musical entertainment!	Saturday, April 13 - Noon - 9:00 PM Sunday, April 14 - Noon - 6:30 PM Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza 2nd St. and Civic Center Blvd., Scottsdale $5 per person (includes souvenir mug)
Challenge to the Chefs: Battle of the Resort Chefs! Watch top Valley resort chefs compete to create the winning appetizer and entrée with the same "mystery basket" of ingredients.	Sunday, April 14 - 1:00 PM Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza 2nd St. and Civic Center Blvd., Scottsdale Free Admission
Wine Country Brunch Sponsored by: Scottsdale Magazine This French Country Brunch highlights ten wineries paired with food prepared to perfection. You'll have the unique opportunity to meet winemakers and experience award-winning food and wine combinations. There will also be a "Silent Auction" accompanied by sparkling wine from 11 AM to Noon.	Sunday, April 14 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort 4949 East Lincoln Drive $55 per person Resort attire
Best of the Fest The Festival Finale will feature ten prominent Valley chefs, each creating a five-course dinner for their two tables of ten. Each course will be paired with quality wines.	Sunday, April 14 - 6:30 PM Location: Hyatt Regency Resort, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road $150 per guest Cocktail attire
For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit our web site at www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org, or call 480-945-7193.