Allen R. Balik - Club Essence
Club Essence unlocks the door to a unique insider's world of wine country adventures, speakers, gifts, wine education and much more for businesses and individuals alike. Wine is all about pleasure. And this pleasure continues to expand in depth and breadth as your knowledge grows. Wine involves all of your senses, just pop a cork, pour a glass and delight in wine's splendor.
•Appreciate the color
•Enrich your experience with the bouquet
•Clink glasses in a joyful toast with a friend
•Immerse yourself in the flavors
•Delight in the sensory feel in your mouth leading to an everlasting memory
At Club Essence it is our goal to make the whole wine experience more enjoyable and exciting while enhancing the meeting or meal. Everyone knows wine and most everyone enjoys drinking it. Why not use this familiarity with wine to offer an interesting change of pace? A wine related event encourages discussion, friendship and relaxation while offering a new and unexpected experience. Make yourself shine and show your friends and clients how to enjoy life's greatest pleasures through wine.
Wolfgang Puck - "28th American Wine & Food Festival"
Saturday, September 25 2010, 5-11 PM
*5:00 PM Wolfgang Puck VIP Cooking Demonstration
6:00 PM Festival Opens
Location: Universal Studios Backlot, 3900 Lankersheim Blvd Universal City, CA
Staged against the backdrop of movie sets, the signature Saturday night event returns, once again, to Universal Studios Backlot. As dusk falls, a spectacularly lit movie set provides the stage for a culinary scene like none other: An unrivaled epicurean feast prepared by world-renowned chefs, superb libations including fine wines and smooth spirits, and a silent auction filled with luxury items - all set to the sounds of live bands. Cap the night off in “Sherry Yard’s Sweet Sanctuary Champagne and Port Lounge” – an after-hours retreat. Kick back in cozy niches under the stars or dance the night away to a live band.
Waylynn Lucas Pastry Chef - SLS Hotel & The Bazaar
A story in contrasts, the dining rooms of Rojo y Blanca mix tradition and ingenuity in true Spanish style, offering a wide selection of small plates for sharing. Root yourself in the regional cuisines of Spain, including everything from traditional tapas to a Jamón y Queso bar. Venture into chef Andrés' fruit and vegetable filled fantasy, where dramatic dishes feature a decidedly modern twist on farm fresh produce. The restaurant's décor also suits a variety of moods, including intimate seating areas, ranging from ethereal woods and whites to deep reds and dark walls, long food bars to observe chefs as they create and compose, and an airy outdoor terrace that recalls a Mediterranean café.