Don’t Miss Exclusive Brunch with Chef Jacques Pépin
Monday, August 27, 2012
Who wants to sit down for an intimate brunch with world-renowned chef Jacques Pépin? Now's your chance.
This exclusive event is the centerpiece of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, which celebrates its 7th year September 21-23. Only 20 tickets will be sold for the September 22 brunch with Pépin and his daughter Claudine in the opulent Gold Room of Marble House.
The world-renowned chef, cookbook author, teacher and contributing editor to FOOD & WINE will share stories of his lifetime of cooking, while guests enjoy a menu inspired by recipes from Jacques’ latest cookbook, Essential Pépin, served with wines by Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. Each attendee will also receive a personally autographed copy of Essential Pépin, plus admission to Saturday’s Grand Tasting, and premium seating at Jacques and Claudine’s afternoon cooking demonstration. Tickets are $500 per person and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
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With a culinary line-up that includes world-famous chefs Emeril Lagasse and father-daughter duo Jacques and Claudine Pépin, the Festival will feature an exquisite variety of international wines, seminars, and wine tastings that is sure to please all attendees. Additionally, the Festival will host a series of unique and exclusive wine events including a brunch, collectible wine dinner and meet-the expert opportunities that will further enhance the guest experience.
New: Collectible Wine Dinner
Also new for 2012, on Saturday evening a select group of winemakers will participate in a Collectible Wine Dinner at The Elms. This private dinner will provide guests with special insights into collectible wines. Michael Greenlee, the Festival’s Director of Wines, has personally hand-picked each wine to be featured, and will share his 25 years of experience in the industry. The winemakers will be offering pours of their finest bottles and delectable dishes will be paired with each.
Other highlights
On Friday evening, September 21, the Wine & Rosecliff gala will feature music, food and special vintages in one of the most beautiful and romantic venues in Newport. Wine & Rosecliff offers guests an opportunity to experience an evening of high style, paired with fine wines amidst seaside Gilded Age splendor.
Featured during both Grand Tasting days, Saturday and Sunday, will be a “Meet the Experts” experience in the Porsche Lounge, hosted by FOOD & WINE Contributing Wine Expert Anthony Giglio. He’ll lead lively discussions with winemakers and an international cheese expert each day, and guests will get the chance to taste and learn about some of their special products, see the new-for-2012 Porsche Boxster, and chat with Porsche representatives. There will also be a raffle to win a Bose Sound System, and Bolt Coffee will be serving an assortment of its products.
All proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Association of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts.
For more information and to purchase tickets for the 2012 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, visit www.NewportMansionsWineandFood.org, or call (401) 847-1000. Tickets for individual events and seminars, as well as several weekend packages, are available for purchase now.
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