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


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

2nd Course


Saffron Risotto
Grilled Quail, Porcini Mushrooms

Or


Saffron Risotto
Butter Poached Lobster, Baby Artichokes
P Grille Team

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

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

Chef Celebration of San Diego

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
click to view menu
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.