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A foodie's delight: the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival |
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Written by Submitted to the World
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Wednesday, 05 September 2007 |
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From a grape stomp to Kids’ Cooking Camp to the signature Grand Tasting and Culinary Competition, there is something for everyone at this year’s Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival.
The event, scheduled for September 13-16, will be held outdoors at the Village at Northstar. Check out the complete schedule below.
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Tickets:
Order tickets online at www.GoTahoeNorth.com/foodandwine or by phone at (888) 229-2193.
All event tickets are also available at:
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Information Center
380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145
530.581.6900
Grand Tasting tickets only are also available at:
North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
969 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
775.831.4440
Nothing to It Culinary Center
225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV 89502
775.826.2628
Thursday, Sept. 13
 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gar Woods Grape Stomp and Lakeside Luncheon - $55/ticket
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay
An authentic grape stomp showcases teams furiously stomping giant barrels of grapes to see who can make the most juice. Catch all the action with lunch and wine tasting on the deck. Costumes encouraged! To register your grape stomp team call Gar Woods, 530.546.3366. You may order lunch ($55.00) tickets online.
5:30 p.m.
PlumpJack Café Winery Series - $40/ticket
PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Squaw Valley
“Wines under $20.00.” Learn how to create a perfectly paired menu with delicious wines on a budget. Includes wines and sample food pairings. Please call PlumpJack Café at 530.583.1576 to reserve your spot and please mention the code: Autumn Food & Wine
6 p.m.
Going Whole Hog at Moody’s Bistro and Lounge - $135/ticket
Moody’s Bistro and Lounge, Truckee, CA
Leave it to renowned chef, Mark Estee, to fire up your appetite with an evening devoted to the whole hog. (Niman Ranch, of course.) Start with a kicked-back and informative cooking demo and move into a succulent dinner including wine, beverages and music. Ticket price includes tax and tip. Seating limited to 50.
Friday, Sept. 14
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunset Idea House Tour - $15/at the door
Gray’s Crossing, Truckee, CA
Sunset magazine and Tahoe Mountain Resorts created an Idea House that celebrates Lake Tahoe’s historic lodges, barns, and mountain vistas. Located at Gray’s Crossing in Truckee, the House will overlook the 18th hole of the golf course and features Sierra-based colors and use of stone, recycled wood timbers, and contemporary mountain designs. A fundraiser for the Queen of Hearts Foundation, Truckee. www.sunset.com
1-4 p.m.
Village at Northstar™ Wine, Walk, Shop & Rock - $30/ticket
Village at Northstar
Taste fine wines, delicious appetizers and discover the amazing variety of shopping and activities at the new Village at Northstar. See the latest in apparel, art galleries, and goodies for your furry friends, kids wear, sports gear, body and bath, kitchen essentials, and restaurants from Asian to S’mores. All wrapped up with live music and dancing in the Village Plaza complete with outdoor fireplaces. Ticket includes souvenir wine glass.
6-9 p.m.
Lake Tahoe Music Festival Autumn Food & Wine Jazz Concert - $30/ticket
Village at Northstar
The Lake Tahoe Music Festival celebrates Autumn Food & Wine week with a special contemporary jazz concert on the Village Overlook. Kick back under the stars and enjoy the finest jazz anywhere. Savor a glass of wine, bring or buy a picnic, gather your friends and enjoy a very special evening of great music.
 8:30-10 p.m.
Ritz-Carlton Club Moonlight Martini Reception - $30/ticket
Presented by The Ritz Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe & Charbay Vodka
Village at Northstar
Meet your hosts from the new Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe and mingle under the stars at the new Village at Northstar. Gather around the outdoor fireplace with 13th generation distiller, Marko Karakasevic in a Charbay Vodka martini and appetizer reception. Our master mixologist will impress you with his fresh fruit infused vodka martinis ranging from Green Tea to Pomegranate. Sweet dreams!
Winery Dinners and Special Tasting Events
North Shore and Truckee restaurants
Our restaurants and chefs celebrate Autumn Food & Wine Week with very special food and wine presentations. From simple tapas to winery dinners, the choices are endless. Participating restaurants will be announced. Please call the restaurant directly for reservations. Visit GoTahoeNorth.com/events-and-activities/dining for a list of area eateries.
Jake’s on the Lake, 530.583.0188
Wolfdales Cuisine Unique with Frank Family Vineyards 530.583.5700
Saturday, Sept. 15
One-day Adult Passport $45,
One-day Kid’s Passport $20 (9-18 years old)
All events at the Village at Northstar except as noted.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunset Idea House© Tour - $15/at the door
Gray’s Crossing, Truckee, CA
Sunset magazine and Tahoe Mountain Resorts created an Idea House that celebrates Lake Tahoe’s historic lodges, barns, and mountain vistas. Located at Gray’s Crossing in Truckee, the House will overlook the 18th hole of the golf course and features Sierra-based colors and use of stone, recycled wood timbers, and contemporary mountain designs. A fundraiser for the Queen of Hearts Foundation, Truckee. www.sunset.com
 10-11:15 a.m.
Sushiology - $40/Hands On Sushi Rolling & Tasting
$Demonstration Only Included with Passport
Chef Kotaro “Taro” Arai - Mikuni Sushi
Village at Northstar
It’s no secret that the sushi found at Mikuni is one of a kind! With the popular Mikuni Sushiology classes, you can learn some of the most famous techniques in creating unique “Mikunistyle” sushi! Learn from the imaginative, inventive, personable and unpredictable Master Chef “Taro”. He’s one of the hottest sushi chefs in the region. Hands on sushi rolling and tasting limited to 40. Open seating for demonstration only.
10-11 a.m.
Interior Design for the Tahoe Lifestyle - Price included with Passport
Catherine MacFee - Rubicon Collection, Tahoe City
Village at Northstar
Spark your imagination and creativity with California’s most sought after, award-winning and respected interior designer. Learn design basics and get started on creating inviting interiors that combine old world beauty with today’s more contemporary style. A perfect introduction to decorating your Tahoe mountain home.
10-11 a.m.
Kids' Hands-On Cooking Camp - Price included with Passport
Chef Lara Ritchie - Nothing to It Culinary School, Reno
Village at Northstar
A cooking class for budding chefs ages 9-18. Chef Ritchie leads her young students into hands-on pasta making and pasta sauce from scratch. Fun and informative, and they get to eat their own handiwork! (No knives will be used in this workshop, parents may supervise) hands-on cooking & tasting limited to 40 guests. Open seating for demonstration only.
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Outdoor Kitchen – Today’s American Barbecue - Price included with Passport
Chef Instructor Lars Kronmark - Culinary Institute of America, Greystone Campus, Napa
Village at Northstar
Did you know you can achieve deep, rich, smoky flavors on your gas grill? You can! Utilizing wood chips, Chef Lars reveals mouth-watering results utilizing timesaving shortcuts, prep and techniques. Along with rubs, marinades and sauces for perfectly barbecued cuts of beef brisket, baby back pork ribs and a fantastic flat iron steak, Lars will also make a simple, yet sophisticated green peppercorn sauce.
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fall Gardening in the Sierra - Price included with Passport Ticket
Eric Larussen
Villager Nursery, Truckee
Fall is time to enjoy this year’s garden accomplishments and to reflect on the trials. This is also the best time to plant and really prepare for a great spring. In every season we are gardening for “next year” and from this point in the season we have much less time to wait. Eric will offer an informal, informative and entertaining talk on mountain fall gardening including a few winter preparation ideas.
Noon-5 p.m.
Gourmet Marketplace - Price included with Passport
Village at Northstar
Taste the wines of the Boutique Winery Producers of Napa Valley, sample gourmet goodies, cheese, olive oils, spices, condiments and all things for the pantry, kitchen and table.
Noon-5 p.m.
Live Music and Dancing
Village at Northstar
Enjoy live music and dancing throughout the afternoon.
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Lunch at the Top with Chef Joseph Keller - $85/ticket
Village at Northstar
Presented by Tahoe Mountain Club at Schaffer’s Camp Restaurant, high up on Northstar Resort's mountain. Meet famed Chef Joseph Keller of Bouchon, Yountville, Como’s and Bistro Zinc at Lake Las Vegas. Chef Keller will prepare a sumptuous four course luncheon paired with premier wines from Swanson Vineyards and Winery. An exceptional opportunity to dine at Tahoe Mountain Club’s private restaurant. Very limited seating. * Access to event by gondola or ground shuttle only. Ladies are encouraged to wear flat shoes and slacks. Allow 30 minutes each way for transport. What a culinary adventure...over the river and through the woods.
12:45-1:45 p.m.
Easy Wine & Cheese Party - $40/ticket
Sara Schneider, Wine Editor - Sunset Magazine
Village at Northstar
Wine and cheese parties are a snap to prepare, but what wine goes with what cheese? Pairing them is trickier than you think! Sara will lead you through an in depth tasting of the flavor dynamics and elements in wine and cheese that do and don’t go well together; simple, tasty accompaniments for the cheeses, and easy tips for preparing an appetizer party.
12:45-1:45 p.m.
Chef Ron Siegel Presents - Price included with Passport
Executive Chef Roy Siegel - The Ritz Carlton, San Francisco
Village at Northstar
Meet one of the country’s most innovated and influential chefs from one of only two restaurants in California and 16 in North America to earn Exxon Mobil’s Five-Star Award for 2007. Chef Siegel is a master of flawless meals of contemporary French fare with subtle Japanese influences. He will show you his award winning technique preparing Wild Salmon with Toy Box Tomatoes, Tomatoe Gelee with Basil Seeds. Yumm!
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Big Kids Cooking Camp - Price included with Passport
Instructor Lara Ritchie - Nothing to It Culinary School, Reno
Village at Northstar
A hands-on cooking class for budding chefs ages 9 to 90. Chef Ritchie leads her students into hands-on pasta making and pasta sauce from scratch. Fun and informative, and you get to eat your own handiwork! Hands-on cooking and tasting limited to 40 guests. Open seating for demonstration only.
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Kids Flower Pot Painting - Price included with Passport
Event Staff
Village at Northstar
A chance for young artists to let their imaginations run wild as they paint flower pots with their favorite designs and colors. They get to take their art masterpiece home to plant their favorite flowers or seeds.
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Beginning Knitting - Price included with Passport
Judy Sousa - Loopy Yarn Shop
Village at Northstar
Beginning knitting lessons starting from a small sample to much grander projects in your future. Basic materials will be provided during the lesson. If you decide to pursue this passion, attendees will be offered special pricing on all regular priced merchandise.
2:45-4 p.m.
Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook-off - Price included with Passport
Chef Chris Banovich vs Chef Jacques Cornelis
Village at Northstar
Two-time champion, “Bano” defends his Mountain Chef title against Chef Jacques Cornelis, Executive Chef at the Resort at Squaw Creek, in a fierce live cooking battle using a secret ingredient unveiled at the start of the competition. The chefs bring only their knives, expertise and imagination to the stage. You bring your finest cheering voice, noisemakers and a thirst for a Charbay Vodka Martini, hosted by Marko K. of Charbay Winery & Distillery. The party gets rolling when M.C. Chef Joseph Keller announces “Let’s get it on!”
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Charbay Vodka Annual Release Party - $35/ticket
Marko Karakasevic, Charbay Winery & Distillery
Village at Northstar
Thirteenth-generation distiller Marko Karakasevic will introduce the Charbay ‘05 Stag’s Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon and Charbay Whiskey Release II. The Marko K. Spirits Doubled and Twisted Moon Light Whiskey, a personal side project of Karakasevic, will also make its debut. The popular Charbay Meyer Lemon Vodka will be re-introduced, since it last sold out more than two years ago. Be the first to taste the latest vintage and spirits from Spring Mountain in St. Helena. Limited seating.
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Champagnes & Sparklers from Around the World - $70/ticket
Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies
Culinary Institute of America, Greystone Campus, Napa
Village at Northstar
Revel in the opportunity to taste some of the world’s greatest champagnes and sparkling wines side by side. Learn how to evaluate these exquisite wines, the different grape varietals, the precise differences between Champagne and sparklers from around the rest of the world. In this exciting, in-depth Champagne intensive, you will do that and more.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
A Taste of Italy Welcome Reception - Price included with Passport
Presented by Resort Equities at the Village at Northstar
Village at Northstar
Dunk a slab of rustic bread into gourmet, flavor-infused, Italian olive oils while you sample some of Tuscany’s most exclusive wines. Resort Equities Taste of Italy features magnificent wines and rich, aromatic olive oils. Each of these artisan wines was specially selected and tasted in Tuscany. The Tuscan olive oils are the very first pressing of the finest Italian olives from very small farms. Buon gusto!
Evening
Winery Dinners and Special Tasting Events
North Shore and Truckee Restaurants
Our restaurants and chefs celebrate Autumn Food & Wine Week with very special food and wine presentations. From simple tapas to multi-course winery dinners, the choices are endless. Participating restaurants will be announced. Please call your favorite restaurant directly for reservations, or call us for suggestions. Visit GoTahoeNorth.com/events-and-activities/dining/restaurants for a list of our area eateries.
Jake’s on the Lake, 530.583.0188
Wolfdales Cuisine Unique with Frank Family Vineyards 530.583.5700
6 p.m.
Resort at Squaw Creek Celebrity Chef Dinner - $110/ticket
Six Peaks Grille, Resort at Squaw Creek
The “DH&R Celebrity Chefs Dinner” will be held in the resort’s Six Peaks Grille and feature five executive chefs from Destination Hotels & Resorts featuring Josh Watkins, Paul McCabe, Lee Hillson, Jacques Cornelis, and Adrian Frutos. Reception and spectacular five course dinner with wines. Ticket includes tax and gratuity.
Sunday, Sept. 16
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunset Idea House© Tour - $15/at the door
Gray’s Crossing, Truckee, CA
Sunset Magazine and Tahoe Mountain Resorts created an Idea House that celebrates Lake Tahoe’s historic lodges, barns, and mountain vistas. Located at Gray’s Crossing in Truckee, the House will overlook the 18th hole of the golf course and features Sierra-based colors and use of stone, recycled wood timbers, and contemporary mountain designs. A fundraiser for the Queen of Hearts Foundation, Truckee. www.sunset.com
1-4 p.m.
Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting - $70/ticket ($80 at the door)
Village at Northstar
Food and wine pairings, live music and dancing, gourmet marketplace, live wine auction, art show and raffles. The grand finale to Autumn Food & Wine Week, the Grand Tasting features the food of over 30 of the finest restaurants, caterers and chefs from the Lake Tahoe region, paired with wines from premium world-class wineries. This is an incredible opportunity to sample the culinary and winemaking talents of the chef’s and wineries you always wanted to try, including Tahoe’s newest restaurants. The culinary offerings are over the top utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients prepared with the amazing skill of our chefs, perfectly paired with new and known wine finds. You will also discover new wineries and sample their latest vintage or newest varietal during the Grand Tasting on Vineyard Row all under blue skies in the great outdoors at the new Village at Northstar. Must be 21 years of age.
2-4 p.m.
Live Wine Auction and Raffle
Village at Northstar
Always exciting, and peppered with buyers fever, the fast paced bidding for the famous Wheelbarrow of Wine, as well as spectacular wine and merchandise lots including premium, collectible, large format bottles is an annual ritual. Every wine poured at the Grand Tasting is included in the wheelbarrow. Lots may include trips, high end goodies for the kitchen, activity tickets, overnight stays and more. The bidding reaches a feverish pace as the gavel comes down for the final bid on the final lot. The day comes to an end next to the outdoor fireplace sipping a nightcap, listening to the live music, discussing the day’s activities, and making plans to return next year.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 September 2007 )
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