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by Larry Chiang on July 31, 2009

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  • Preferred pricing on tickets and packages
  • Entry to the Visa Signature Lounge in the Grand Tasting Tent
  • Special onsite perks
ONE DAY PASSES | MULTI-DAY PASSES | SPECIAL EVENTS |
ONE DAY PASSES
All One Day Passes feature presentations by Bay Area chefs, winemakers, Master Sommeliers, and authors. Day passes include access to the Grand Tasting Tent from noon to 3:30, and optional registration in two complimentary classes, one from the morning session and one from the afternoon session.
Friday Day Pass
Regular Price: $150.00 Your Price: $135.00 Qty 012345678910
Featured in Friday’s Grand Tasting Tent:

  • Dozens of Napa Valley wineries, plus wines from Sonoma, Mendocino, Lodi, and the New Zealand Winegrowers
  • Distilled spirits by San Francisco’s own SKYY Spirits, Patida Tequila, Sazerac, Corazon, and Siete Leguas
  • Beer provided by the San Francisco Brewers Guild
  • Tastings from more than 25 of Northern California’s best chefs
  • Chef Demonstrations
  • Bartender Shake-offs on the tent stage: SKYY’s the Limit Beverage Challenge
  • Macy’s chef book signings
  • All events and classes 21 and over
Session: General Admission: Friday, August 07, 2009 10:00AM – 5:00PM AVAILABLE

Saturday Day Pass Regular Price: $150.00 Your Price: $135.00 Qty 012345678910 Featured in Saturday’s Grand Tasting Tent: Dozens of Sonoma County wineries, plus wines from Napa, Mendocino, Lodi, and the New Zealand WinegrowersDistilled spirits by San Francisco’s own SKYY Spirits, Patida Tequila, Sazerac, Corazon, and Siete Leguas Beer provided by the San Francisco Brewers GuildTastings from more than 25 of Northern California’s best chefsChef DemonstrationsBartender Shake-offs on the tent stage: SKYY’s the Limit Beverage Challenge Macy’s chef book signingsAll events and classes 21 and over Session: General Admission: Saturday, August 08, 2009 10:00AM – 5:00PM AVAILABLE

Sunday Day Pass Regular Price: $150.00 Your Price: $135.00 Qty 012345678910 Featured in Sunday’s Grand Tasting Tent: Dozens of wineries from many of California’s unique appellations, plus wines from the New Zealand WinegrowersDistilled spirits by San Francisco’s own SKYY Spirits, Patida Tequila, Sazerac, Corazon, and Siete Leguas Beer provided by the San Francisco Brewers GuildTastings from more than 25 of Northern California’s best chefsChef DemonstrationsBartender Shake-offs on the tent stage: SKYY’s the Limit Beverage Challenge Martin Cate will present a Toast to Tiki following the finals of the Shake-OffMacy’s chef book signingsAll events and classes 21 and over except Real Food for Healthy Kids at Macy’s Session: General Admission: Sunday, August 09, 2009 10:00AM – 5:00PM AVAILABLE MULTI-DAY PASSES Experience more of San Francisco’s premier culinary weekend by reserving a multi-day pass. Four Day Pass Regular Price: $700.00 Your Price: $600.00 Qty 012345678910 This ticket package includes:Thursday Night Opening Reception Day Passes for Friday, Saturday and SundaySaturday Night Concert & Chocolate Enchantment after partyAlso includes early access to the Grand Tasting Tent, priority seating in all classes and upgrade opportunities to all galas. Session Thurs through Sun: Aug. 6,2009 – Aug. 9,2009, 10:00AM – 5:00PM AVAILABLE

Two Day Pass Friday and Saturday Regular Price: $275.00 Your Price: $250.00 Qty 012345678910 This ticket package contains all classes and events included in the Friday Day Pass and a Saturday Day Pass. Session Weekend: Aug. 7,2009 – Aug. 8,2009, 10:00AM – 5:00PM AVAILABLE

Two Day Pass Saturday and Sunday Regular Price: $275.00 Your Price: $250.00 Qty 012345678910 This ticket package contains all classes and events included in the Saturday Day Pass and a Sunday Day Pass. Session Weekend: Aug. 8,2009 – Aug. 9,2009, 10:00AM – 5:00PM AVAILABLE SPECIAL EVENTS These tickets will sell out fast so book your reservation today! Opening Reception – Rising Star Chef Reunion Regular Price: $125.00 Your Price: $112.00 Qty 012345678910 Celebrate the opening of SF.Chefs.Food.Wine at a party featuring Rising Star Chefs and Bar Stars as recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle. Sample food created by the newest generation of San Francisco chefs as they join Food Network’s Tyler Florence and San Francisco Chronicle Executive Vice President and Editor Ward Bushee in celebrating America’s most competitive food city. Sip sparking wine from Domaine Chandon, enjoy cocktails from San Francisco’s finest bar talent – featuring San Francisco’s own SKYY Spirits and Partida Tequila, sample wines from Northern California’s distinct appellations, and listen to great music. Session: Opening Reception: Thursday, August 06, 2009 6:00PM – 10:00PM AVAILABLE

Dinner at E&O Trading Company Regular Price: $150.00 Your Price: $135.00 Qty 012345678910 Join Epicurious Editor-in-Chief Tanya Steel, chefs Arnold Wong (E&O Trading Company), Charles Phan (The Slanted Door), and Martin Yan (Yan Can Cook), and featured farmers at a reception and four course dinner celebrating local interpretations of Pacific Rim flavors. Meet the chefs while sampling hors d’oeuvres featuring Asian cooking techniques with fresh local ingredients. Cocktails provided by San Francisco’s own SKYY Spirits and beer provided by Stella Artois. Once seated diners will watch the chefs work together in the open kitchen preparing a four course dinner. Wines provided by the New Zealand Wine Growers. E&O Trading Co. is located one block north of Union Square. The dinner is a benefit for Feeding America, with a donation directed to the San Francisco Food Bank. Session: E&O Dinner: Thursday, August 06, 2009 6:00PM – 10:00PM AVAILABLE

Out in the Fog at Orson Regular Price: $95.00 Your Price: $85.00 Qty 012345678910 Join in an only-in-San Francisco night of nights celebrating the diverse LGBT community and the straights who love them. Experience sumptuous tastes and sips with the legendary Harry Denton as emcee, Juanita More as DJ and hostess, and a who’s who of the out and proud. Session: Out in the Fog: Friday, August 07, 2009 6:00PM – 11:00PM AVAILABLE

Gala Dinner – American Culinary Pioneers Award Regular Price: $250.00 Your Price: $225.00 Qty 012345678910 From the Chesapeake Bay to San Francisco Bay, America’s culinary trailblazers are a distinctive breed. Patrick O’Connell (chef and proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington) in Washington, Virginia created the "American Culinary Pioneers" designation as a way to remember and honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to our country’s culinary evolution. Pioneers from the Bay Area will be honored at the Gala Dinner and added to the distinguished list. Emily Luchetti (pastry chef at Farallon and Waterbar), Judy Rodgers (chef and proprietor of Zuni Cafe), Patricia Unterman (author and proprietor of Hayes Street Grill), and Joyce Goldstein (author and restaurateur) are the 2009 honorees. Chefs Gary Danko, Traci Des Jardins, and Ron Siegel collaborate on a multi-course dinner while Patrick O’Connell, who Robert Mondavi once christened the "Pope of American Cuisine," hosts what promises to be a unique and memorable evening. The reception will be at Victor’s and dinner will be at Alexandra’s, both magnificent rooms on the 32nd floor of the Westin St. Francis overlooking Union Square. Session: Gala Dinner: Friday, August 07, 2009 6:00PM – 10:00PM AVAILABLE

SF Chefs. Food. Wine. Sommelier Awards Lunch Regular Price: $150.00 Your Price: $135.00 Qty 012345678910 Join Gourmet magazine Wine Consultant Michael Green and the Bay Area wine community in a tribute to Master Sommelier Larry Stone of Rubicon Estate. Larry has trained and inspired many of the Bay Area’s top wine professionals. The SF Chefs. Food. Wine. Sommelier Awards will be presented to the next generation of star sommeliers. Enjoy superb wine and food pairings at Restaurant Michael Mina. Session: Sommelier Lunch: Saturday, August 08, 2009 12:00PM – 2:00PM AVAILABLE

Saturday Night Urban BBQ on the Square Regular Price: $95.00 Your Price: $85.00 Qty 012345678910 Put on your jeans and come have some fun. Experience the synergy of soulful food and music in an evening featuring bluesy dance music by the Back Burner Blues Band. The band members are chefs with ties to the Bay Area. Joey Altman (host of KRON’s Bay Cafe and consulting chef for Miss Pearl’s Jam House), Gordon Drysdale (Pizza Antica, Mayfield Bakery, and Bistro des Ami), and Scott Warner (Bistro Don Giovanni). Special musical guests add ingredients to the cooking gumbo as they take the stage to play with the band, culminating in a tasty pot for all! Session: Saturday Night Urban B: Saturday, August 08, 2009 6:00PM – 10:00PM AVAILABLE

Chocolate Enchantment Regular Price: $40.00 Your Price: $36.00 Qty 012345678910 Extend the evening and sweeten the night at a late-night after party at Victor’s on the Imperial Floor atop The Westin St. Francis featuring chocolate confections by executive pastry chef Jean-Francois Houdre, inspired cocktails, and music. Session: Concert After Party: Saturday, August 08, 2009 10:00PM – 1:00AM AVAILABLE

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