Celebrity Chefs Flock to Mohegan Sun WineFest 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Celebrity chefs and winemakers including Bobby Flay of Bar Americain and Bobby's Burger Palace, Todd English of Todd English's Tuscany and Jasper White of Jasper White's Summer Shack and Summer Shack Express will be under one roof later this month at one of the hottest food and wine events of the year.
Sun WineFest 2012 will feature top personalities in food and wine at Mohegan Sun from Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 29. In addition to Flay, English and White, look for chefs Govind Armstrong, Donatella Arpaia, Kim Canteenwalla, Mary Ann Esposito, Elizabeth Falkner, Ben Ford, Marc Forgione, Larry Forgione, Bryan Forgione, Betty Fraser, Michael Ginor, Ihsan Gurdal, Andy Husbands, Robert Irvine, Susur Lee, Emily Luchetti, Daisy Martinez, Douglas Rodriguez, Jason Santos, Jacques Torres and Marcela Valladolid as well as winemakers Neil Bernardi, Jim Bernau, Aurélie Botton, Nicoletta Canella,Bob Iantosca, Kate MacMurray, Derek Rohlffs and Greg Winter. The lineup will also include spirit and beer producers Bernie Lubbers, Fergal Murray and Hugh Sisson.
Mohegan Sun Executive Pastry Chef and Guinness World Record Holder for "World's Largest Wedding Cake" Lynn Mansel and his exceptional culinary team will also take part in the weekend events.
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Chefs Bobby Flay, Todd English, Marc Forgione, Donatella Arpaia and Robert Irvine will participate in live demonstrations throughout the day during the Grand Tasting on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm as well as in the Celebrity Chef Dine Around presented by Moėt & Chandon on Saturday at 8:00pm where they will be joined by the full lineup of celebrity chefs.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around features an unrivaled epicurean feast prepared by world-renowned chefs and accompanied by superb libations including fine wines and smooth spirits. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the chefs, winemakers and spirit producers. Elaborate dessert displays presented by Chocolatier Jacques Torres, Emily Luchetti, recognized around the world for her award-winning sweet creations and the author of five cookbooks and Mohegan Sun's Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel will be complemented with the exceptional collection of Hennessy Cognacs.
Tickets may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, sunwinefest.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at Mohegan Sun's Box Office.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2012 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.
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