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The 2009 Scottsdale Culinary Festival
presents the Oscars of the culinary world: the 17th
annual Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.
Paparazzi, a red carpet entrance, prestigious culinary
aficionados along with glitz and glam will prevail at
the Wrigley Mansion as this highly esteemed event
inducts influential chefs, food writers, industry
promoters and culinary icons into the Arizona Culinary
Hall of Fame.
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 www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org.
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,
www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org.
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