Sunday, Nov. 13th – Beer Garden @ The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by admin in Events
SAVE THE DATE: Chef Celebration Beer Garden
Sunday, November 13th, 2011 12-3pm
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Cost: $65
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San Diego Beer Week + Sand Diego Brewers Guild + Chef Celebration come together on November 13th at The Lodge at Torrey Pines for the official closing event for the 3rd Annual San Diego Beer Week. Beer Garden will be an outdoor, open-air setting with multiple breweries and over a dozen of San Diego’s top chefs pairing great San Diego beer and amazing local food.
If you’re a fan on facebook RSVP on our facebook event page & let your friends know where you’re going to be during SDBW & help us spread the word about the foundation!
Participating Chefs & Brewers
Jason Graham – Cal-A-Vie Spa
Dairy Less Grain Sweetened Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Toasted Hazelnuts & Yogurt-Pumpkin Panna Cotta
+ Karl Strauss’ SDBW Double IPA, On the Tracks’ “Golden Spike”
Alex Carballo/Andy Halvorson – Stone World Bistro
Stone House made “Charcuterie and Stone Farms Pickled Vegetables
+ Mother Earth Brewing Company’s Evo Ale, Lost Abbey’s Avant Garde
Hanis Cavin – Carnitas Snack Shack
Tzaddik Farms Turkey Ballotine / Toasted Hazelnuts / Black Kale/Dried Cherry Compote. Mole Negro
+ Rock Bottom Gaslamp’s English Brown, Rock Bottom La Jolla’s Black Porter
Gunther Emathinger – Karl Strauss
Main Lobster “Salchicha”, Piri Piri salsa, Cilantro pistou
+ Manzanita Brewing Co’s Chaotic IPA, San Diego Brewing Co’s Freshy Yum Yum
Jeffrey Strauss – Pamplemousse
Boursin Cheese Ravioli, Parmesan Cream, Rock Shrimp, Asparagus and Baby Tomatoes
+ Oggi’s Brewing Co’sBlack Magic Stout, Aztec Brewing’s Chipotle IPA
Anthony Sinsay – Harney Sushi
Pretzel, mustard, cheddar, pork shank
+ Coronado Brewing Co’s Stoopid Stout, Ballast Point’s Abandon Ship Smoked Lager
Kyle Bergman – The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Coconut curry/red curry grilled pork belly
+ Pizza Port “Hakuna Ma Ta Tas” Breast Cancer Awareness Pink IPA and “High Tide”
Amy DiBiase – The Shores
Lightly Smoke Trout, Crushed Potato-Fennel, Green Apple Salad, Pommery Mustard
+ AleSmith’s IPA, Mission Brewery’s Amber Ale
Tom McAliney – Brandt Beef
Hoi Sin Glazed Brandt Beef Cheek Bao Bun with Shiso & Pickled Shallots
+ Stone Smoked Porter, New English Brewing Co’s Explorer ESB
Jason McLoud – La Valencia
+ Lightning Brewery /Green Flash Brewing Co.
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Artisan Food & Craft Beer Festival – June 5th
Posted on 26. May, 2011 by admin in Dinner Series
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It’s the FINALE to our 2011 Dinner Series!!
8 Chefs / 9 Courses / 14 Beers
Sunday, June 5, 2011
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Stone Brewing
World Bistro & Gardens
1999 Citracado Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029
Tickets: $55 per person
available at Brown Paper Tickets
Join us at Stone Brewing’s World Bistro & Gardens for a delicious celebration of great food and beer! You’ll enjoy dishes created by seven local chefs from outstanding eateries paired with 14 amazing craft beers. And the best part is that in addition to enjoying a sumptuous repast, you’ll be helping to raise money for a special scholarship fund. Cuisine for a cause!
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Chef Celebration San Diego is a collaborative effort by more than 50 award-winning San Diego County chefs who donate their talent, time and energy to raise money for a nonprofit culinary scholarship program, to enhance the knowledge and potential of promising young chefs and lay a foundation of excellence for San Diego’s culinary future. Chef Celebration is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code.
Proceeds from this event help fund a scholarship enabling local students to attend courses at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. Over the past twelve years, Chef Celebration has distributed in excess of $60,000 in scholarships.
Cowboy Star Event Photos
Posted on 16. May, 2011 by admin in Dinner Series
Thank you to all the participating chefs & patrons! The night was a beautiful success.
Brandt Beef Carpaccio
english pea relish, borage flowers, house-made lemon oil, parmesan regiano puree & toasted bread
Chef Christian Graves, J Six Restaurant
Grilled Baja Octopus
pickled ramps, green grapes, marcona almonds and white gazpacho
Chef Sam Burman, Quality Social
Soft Poached Duck Egg
spring onion bullion, flavors of rosemary & sage flowers, hazelnuts, chanterelle mushroms & parmesan
Chef Chris Kurth, Grant Grill Restaurant
Fresh Line Caught Wild Salmon En Croute
beluga black lentils, morel mushrooms & red verjus sauce
Chef Stephane Voitzwinkler, Bertrand at Mr. A’s
Roasted Meyer Natural Beef Strip Loin
herbed-salt crust, asparagus & creamed forage mushrooms
Chef Victor Jimenez, Cowboy Star Restaurant
Ginger Spiced Marcona Almond Crumb Cake
horchata tuile, strawberries and meyer lemons
Chef Craig Jimenez & Nathan Stanton, Craft & Commerce
Six Chefs, Six Courses, One Night at Cowboy Star
Posted on 14. Apr, 2011 by admin in Dinner Series
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Make your reservations now!
An unforgettable menu crafted by amazing lineup of chefs.
Tuesday, April 19th at Cowboy Star Restaurant
619.450.5883
Pamplemousse Grille Chef Celebration Dinner was a success!
Posted on 13. Apr, 2011 by admin in Dinner Series, Uncategorized
We all had a wonderful time serving all the guests and are so grateful for the support. We successfully completed 140 covers! Cheers to Investing in the Culinary Future of San Diego!
Chef Celebration Dinner
Pamplemousse Grille
April 5th, 2011
Amuse
Galantine of Local Chicken with Hazelnuts,
Tangerine Supremes, Frangelico Citrus Caviar
Chef Jim Phillips, Chef Hanis Cavin
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1st Course
Forest Wild Mushroom Bisque
Pancetta Crisp, Citrus Parsley Andante, Truffle Oil, Fennel Pollen
Or
Jordanian Za’atar Dusted Wild Prawn and Scallop
Saffron Couscous Pearls, Pain D’Epices, Ginger Foam
Preserved Kumquat
Chef Bernard Guillas
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2nd Course
Saffron Risotto
Grilled Quail, Porcini Mushrooms
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Saffron Risotto
Butter Poached Lobster, Baby Artichokes
P Grille Team
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Entrée
Alaskan Halibut
Caramelized Spring Onion Broth, Yukon Potatoes
Crispy Celery and Almond Salad
Chef Thomas DiMella
Or
Braised Veal Short Rib
Spring Pea Hash, Crispy Chanterelles, Pomegranate Butter
Chef Hanis Cavin
Or
Duo All Natural Prime Brandt Beef
Bavette Steak, Smoked Roasted Boneless Short Rib
Spring Ramp Custard, Truffled Cheddar Cauliflower Puree
Chef Jim Phillips
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Dessert
Trio of Peach Crisp, Warm Chocolate Caramel Cake & Tonka Bean Gelato
P Grille Team
THANK YOU!
16th Annual Chef Celebration Dinner Series – April 2011
Posted on 22. Mar, 2011 by admin in Dinner Series, Uncategorized
It’s coming up quickly. Make your reservations today for one or all in this extraordinary series!
Pamplemousse
Tuesday, April 5th
Cost: $65 per person
Call for Reservations: 858.792.9090
www.pgrille.com
Chefs:
Bernard Guillas – Marine Room
Jim Phillips – Barona Resort + Casino
Hanis Cavin – Kensington Grill
Francisco Sedano – Pamplemousse Grille
Joe Burns – Pamplemousse Grille
Cowboy Star
Tuesday, April 19th
Cost: $65 per person
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Call for Reservations: 619.450.5880
www.thecowboystar.com
Chefs:
Victor Jimenez – Cowboy Star
Christian Graves – Jsix
Chris Kurth – Grant Grill
Stephane Voitzwinkler – Mister A’s
Sam Burman – Quality Social
Craig Jimenez & Nathan Stanton – Craft + Commerce
Harney Sushi 10 year Anniversary
Tuesday, April 26th
Cost: $100 per person
Call for Reservations: 619.295.3272
www.harneysushi.com
Chefs:
Anthony Sinsay – Harney Sushi
Paul McCabe – Kitchen 1540
Amy DiBiase – Personal Chef/Consultant
Katsuya Fukushima – Minibar, Café Atlántico (Washington, D.C.)
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Artisan Food and Craft Festival
Sunday, June 5th – 12-3pm
Cost: $55 per person
Buy Tickets here: Brown Paper Tickets
www.stoneworldbistro.com
7 Local Chefs creating special dishes, paired with 14 local craft beers!!!
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*Sadly this event has been CANCELED*
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
Tuesday, April 12th
Cost: $65 per person
Call for Reservations: 619.233.6623
www.bluepointsd.com
Chefs:
Daniel Barron – Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
Mia Alio – Analog
Brian Malarkey – Searsucker
Ken Irvine – Blue Boheme
Craig Jimenez – Craft & Commerce
Beer Garden November 14th, 2010
Posted on 12. Jul, 2010 by admin in Uncategorized
SDBW + SDBG + Chef Celebration
at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Sunday, November 14th (11:30 am – 3:30 pm)
The Lodge at Torrey Pines will play host to the closing event for the 2nd Annual San Diego Beer Week on Sunday, November 14. Beer Garden will be an outdoor, open-air setting with twelve breweries and over twenty-four of San Diego’s top chefs pairing great San Diego beer and amazing local food.
Cost: $65 per person (Buy Tickets)
This Year’s Participating Chefs
- Paul McCabe, Kitchen 1540
- Jeffrey Strauss, Pamplemousse Grille
- Jeff Jackson, Kyle Bergman, The Lodge at Torrey Pines
- Amy DiBiase, The Cosmopolitan Hotel
- Anthony Sinsay, Harney Sushi
- Hanis Cavin, Kensington Grille
- Tom McAliney, Patrick Heymann, Brandt Beef (w/ Eric Brandt)
- Aldo Negrete, Quality Social
- Pete Balestreri, Tender Greens
- Alex Carballo / Jason Seibert, Stone Brewery
- Jason Graham, Cal-a-Vie Spa
This Year’s Participating Breweries
- Coronado Brewing Company
- AleSmith Brewing Company
- Ballast Point Brewing Company
- Stone Brewing Company
- Pizza Port
- New English Brewing Company
- Hamiltons Tavern
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Rock Bottom La Jolla
- Green Flash Brewing Company
- La Jolla Brewhouse
- Lightning Brewery
Chef Celebration of San Diego Beers
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by admin in Uncategorized
From 1-4pm on Sunday, November 15th, Chef Celebration and The San Diego Brewers Guild together present the Chef Celebration of San Diego Beers. It will be an afternoon of San Diego’s finest gourmet cuisine, paired with San Diego’s best craft beers. Cost is $65, and includes food and beer pairings, three 20 minute discussions about food and beer, and you’ll even get a souvenir tasting mug! Proceeds for the event will be split between the Chef Celebration Scholarship Fund and The San Diego Brewer’s Guild. Find out more here.
14th Annual Dinner Series Is Here!
Posted on 14. Sep, 2009 by admin in Dinner Series, Uncategorized
Once a year the Chef Celebration team of chefs join forces to present tantalizing five-course dinners at fine restaurants in and around the city of San Diego. It’s a rare culinary experience, so make your reservations today. See entire list of events and dates here.