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Pamplemousse Grille Chef Celebration Dinner was a success!

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:14:15 +0000

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

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

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

Braised Veal Short Rib
Spring Pea Hash, Crispy Chanterelles, Pomegranate Butter
Chef Hanis Cavin

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

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:48:12 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:14:45 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:58:26 +0000

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!

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:40:55 +0000

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.