Celebrity Chefs, Infamous Wineries,& Unforgettable Flavor: Food & Wine Classic 2010!

The Food & Wine Classic will be rolling into Aspen June 18- June 20, 2010 and tickets are on sale now and going quickly. The Food and Wine Classic is the nation’s premier culinary festival with an insane line up of celebrity chefs including Mario Batali, David Chang, Thomas Keller & more.

To enjoy all the bountiful experiences Food & Wine has to offer, the Inn at Aspen is offering an inexpensive lodging deal that will allow you to focus extra funds towards the Classic! Enjoy a 4th Night Free on us and take in more of the best of the Food & Wine!

This is an experience not to miss whether you simply like wine or you are a master sommelier! Vinophiles and Foodies alike can take advantage of the seminars discussing this year’s hottest trends in the culinary world at the Grand Tasting Pavilion where famous chefs and renowned wine experts will gather! A few of the topics include:

• In the Kitchen with Top Chef’s Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio.
• David Lynch’s “I Like American Chardonnay and I’m Not Afraid to Say It!”
• Tony Abou-Ganim teaches how to make your own signature cocktails.
• Joshua Wesson pairs wine with Haute Dogs.
• FOOD & WINE’s Ray Isle is back with Burger Bonanza wines: The Sequel.

And Get close to the heat with the Classic Quickfire challenge between the season 6 Top Chef Winner and Rick Bayless!

• Food & Wine Complete Schedule
• See Video of the Food & Wine Classic
  

Remember that for every ticket bought Food & Wine Magazine will donate 2 percent to the Grow for Good. Grow for Good is Food & Wine Magazine’s national initiative dedicated to supporting local farms and encouraging sustainable agriculture!

More Events at Food & Wine Classic

Additional Events during The FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen

Please check back for other events happening during the 2008 Food & Wine Classic
(see stayaspensnowmass.com)

FOOD & WINE Additional Events

Food & Wine's 2008 Grow for Good Charity Dinner Gala

Time:	Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 PM (Gondola service begins at 7:15 PM, ticket required for transport)
Description:	Join Chefs Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave Foundation and The Dressing Room in Westport CT, Hawaii's Roy Yamaguchi of Roy's, Hung Huynh, Bravo's Top Chef Season 3 winner, and Ryan Hardy of The Little Nell's Montagna restaurant for a very special 4-course dinner. All proceeds will be donated to Food & Wine's Grow for Good Campaign, a national initiative dedicated to supporting locals farms and encouraging sustainable agriculture. Held at the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain, meet and greet the chefs and feast to save farms across the country. Sponsored by Related Westpac LLC, All-Clad, ALink and Lexus.
Location:	The Little Nell Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain
Cost:	Price per person: $200. For reservations call Stay Aspen Snowmass at 877-900-WINE or 970-925-9000.

McCormick Presents, "Discover the Future of Flavor"

Time:	Friday, June 13, 10:00 - 10:45 AM OR Saturday, June 14, 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Description:	Chef Christopher Lee and McCormick invite you to share their passion and "Discover the Future of Flavor". Join us to enjoy Chef Lee's dishes and experience the tastes that will shape the way we eat in the coming year.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Lexus Presents "Fungi with Three Fun Guys: Getting Intimate with Truffles in just 45 Minutes"

Time:	Friday, June 13, 2:00 - 2:45 PM OR Saturday, June 14, 3:30 - 4:15 PM
Description:	Lexus, known for automotive innovation, presents Three Fun Guys with innovative ways to use truffles and the earthy flavor and aroma of truffle oil to create glamorous dishes that can transform a simple meal into a flavorful feast. Meet Tom Michaels, American truffle farmer extraordinaire, who will tell you all about the labor-intensive process of growing truffles, which can take up to 10 years (similar to Lexus' pursuit of perfection with every vehicle it makes); Armando Manni, producer of exclusive, high-quality MANNI® Olive Oils and a soon-to-be-released unique Organic Extra Virgin white truffle oil; and Stewart Woodman, 2006 Food & Wine Best New Chef and star chef/restaurant owner of Heidi's Minneapolis.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Samuel Adams Presents "Everything You Should Know About Beer…But Were Too Busy Drinking Wine to Ask."

Time:	Friday, June 13, 3:30 - 4:15 PM OR Saturday, June 14, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Description:	The American beer landscape has changed dramatically in the past 25 years. The “Craft Beer Revolution” has inspired a new era of big flavors, variety and innovation in American brewing, and beer has finally found a respected place at the American dining table. Since founding Samuel Adams in 1984, Jim Koch has helped lead the charge to elevate people’s knowledge of craft beer as a complex and noble beverage. Seminar attendees will learn about tasting and appreciating beer, and discover how well beer pairs with food by sampling brews from the Samuel Adams variety paired with small plates created by renowned Chef David Burke. Finally, Jim will walk guests through a tasting of Samuel Adams Utopias. The strongest beer ever brewed, Utopias takes beer into a realm where it competes with the world’s finest Cognacs and vintage Ports.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Terlato US Open Golf Viewing Area and Lounge

Time:	Friday, June 13 1:00 - 3:00 AND Saturday, June 14: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Description:	Join Terlato Wines International and catch all of the second and third-round action of the U.S. Open® Championship live on the big screen, poolside at the St. Regis Hotel. Sample exclusive wines from PGA Tour star and vintner Ernie Els and meet Els' wine partner and childhood friend Jean Englebrecht.
Location:	St. Regis, Mountain Plaza
Cost:	Free with Classic pass

St. Regis Gala Wine Dinner with Celebrity Guest Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Time:	Friday, June 13, Cocktails at 7:00 PM, Dinner at 8:00 PM
Description:	An evening of epicurean delight with Master Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, featuring three vintages of Caymus Vineyards legendary special selection Cabernet Sauvignon.
Location:	St. Regis, Olives Restaurant
Registration:	To make reservations or for more information, please call 212.380.4016 or email RSVP@stregis.com. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Food & Wine's Grow for Good campaign, a national initiative to support local farms and sustainable agriculture. To learn more please visit foodandwine.com/growforgood.
Cost:	Price per person: $400.

An Original Plum TV Documentary and Event: Spain: Coming of Age Western Premiere

Time:	Friday, June 13, 6:30-9:00pm
Description:	Travel through the wine regions of Spain and sample wine featured in the film at this tasting/screening event. Plum TV's latest original documentary film examines the food and wine revolution in Spain. "Spain: Coming of Age" examines the cultural shift in Spain from a backwater country to a culinary epicenter with Michelin-starred restaurants and 90+ point wines.
Location:	Wheeler Opera House
Registration:	Tickets are $10. Available at Wheeler Box Office or www.aspenshowtickets.com

Fleming's Steakhouse and Wine Bar Presents: A Hi-Low Wine Tasting, led by Marian Jansen Director of Wine for Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

Time:	Saturday, June 14, 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Description:	Twice the Tasting, Twice the Fun! Can you tell the difference between a $45 wine and a $90 wine? Test your palate (and your preconceptions) at this hi-low wine tasting. With four pairings, you'll be given two different wines to try – one about twice as expensive as the other. And just to keep it interesting, we won’t reveal which wine is which until after you’ve sampled both. Let the battle of the bottles begin!
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary.

Mick Fleetwood's Uncorked Tour Featuring the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band

Time:	Saturday, June 14, Doors open at 5PM, Showtime 6:30PM
Description:	Mick Fleetwood, the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, is celebrating his blues heritage with his new group, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, which pays tribute to Mick's musical roots. All VIP ticket holders receive an autographed bottle of Mick Fleetwood's Private Cellar Wines, A Meet & Greet with Mick Fleetwoodk, A Branded Blanket, and a shuttle ride to and from the Classic to Snowmass Village.
Location:	Fanny Hill Amphitheatre in Snowmass Village
Cost:	To purchase tickets please call 866-55-Tickets OR CLICK HERE for VIP tickets ($125 each). VIP Page Password: fannyhill. CLICK HERE to purchase Lawn tickets ($50 each). All tickets are General Admission. Rain or Shine. No refunds. No coolers. Shuttles will begin at 5:00 pm and run all evening!

Greenalicious

Time:	Saturday, June 14, 8:00 pm – VIP Admission, 10:00 pm – General Admission
Description:	A gala dinner and concert featuring the nostaligic sounds of the Hollywood Stones, deemed the "premiere Rolling Stones Tribute band" by NBC. The evening will also include culinary samplings from award-winning chef and Wholesome Wave founder, Michel Nischan of The Dressing Room in Westport, CT, and a live auction with one-of-a-kind items. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Health Foundation and FOOD & WINE's Grow for Good campaign benefiting Wholesome Wave Foundation.
Location:	BellyUp Aspen
Registration:	VIP Tickets $750 - $10,000. General Admission $35. Buy tickets online at www.bellyupaspen.com or contact April at Belly Up Aspen at 970-544-9800 x123.

FOOD & WINE Additional Events

Food & Wine's 2008 Grow for Good Charity Dinner Gala

Time:	Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 PM (Gondola service begins at 7:15 PM, ticket required for transport)
Description:	Join Chefs Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave Foundation and The Dressing Room in Westport CT, Hawaii's Roy Yamaguchi of Roy's, Hung Huynh, Bravo's Top Chef Season 3 winner, and Ryan Hardy of The Little Nell's Montagna restaurant for a very special 4-course dinner. All proceeds will be donated to Food & Wine's Grow for Good Campaign, a national initiative dedicated to supporting locals farms and encouraging sustainable agriculture. Held at the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain, meet and greet the chefs and feast to save farms across the country. Sponsored by Related Westpac LLC, All-Clad, ALink and Lexus.
Location:	The Little Nell Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain
Cost:	Price per person: $200. For reservations call Stay Aspen Snowmass at 877-900-WINE or 970-925-9000.

McCormick Presents, "Discover the Future of Flavor"

Time:	Friday, June 13, 10:00 - 10:45 AM OR Saturday, June 14, 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Description:	Chef Christopher Lee and McCormick invite you to share their passion and "Discover the Future of Flavor". Join us to enjoy Chef Lee's dishes and experience the tastes that will shape the way we eat in the coming year.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Lexus Presents "Fungi with Three Fun Guys: Getting Intimate with Truffles in just 45 Minutes"

Time:	Friday, June 13, 2:00 - 2:45 PM OR Saturday, June 14, 3:30 - 4:15 PM
Description:	Lexus, known for automotive innovation, presents Three Fun Guys with innovative ways to use truffles and the earthy flavor and aroma of truffle oil to create glamorous dishes that can transform a simple meal into a flavorful feast. Meet Tom Michaels, American truffle farmer extraordinaire, who will tell you all about the labor-intensive process of growing truffles, which can take up to 10 years (similar to Lexus' pursuit of perfection with every vehicle it makes); Armando Manni, producer of exclusive, high-quality MANNI® Olive Oils and a soon-to-be-released unique Organic Extra Virgin white truffle oil; and Stewart Woodman, 2006 Food & Wine Best New Chef and star chef/restaurant owner of Heidi's Minneapolis.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Samuel Adams Presents "Everything You Should Know About Beer…But Were Too Busy Drinking Wine to Ask."

Time:	Friday, June 13, 3:30 - 4:15 PM OR Saturday, June 14, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Description:	The American beer landscape has changed dramatically in the past 25 years. The “Craft Beer Revolution” has inspired a new era of big flavors, variety and innovation in American brewing, and beer has finally found a respected place at the American dining table. Since founding Samuel Adams in 1984, Jim Koch has helped lead the charge to elevate people’s knowledge of craft beer as a complex and noble beverage. Seminar attendees will learn about tasting and appreciating beer, and discover how well beer pairs with food by sampling brews from the Samuel Adams variety paired with small plates created by renowned Chef David Burke. Finally, Jim will walk guests through a tasting of Samuel Adams Utopias. The strongest beer ever brewed, Utopias takes beer into a realm where it competes with the world’s finest Cognacs and vintage Ports.
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary

Terlato US Open Golf Viewing Area and Lounge

Time:	Friday, June 13 1:00 - 3:00 AND Saturday, June 14: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Description:	Join Terlato Wines International and catch all of the second and third-round action of the U.S. Open® Championship live on the big screen, poolside at the St. Regis Hotel. Sample exclusive wines from PGA Tour star and vintner Ernie Els and meet Els' wine partner and childhood friend Jean Englebrecht.
Location:	St. Regis, Mountain Plaza
Cost:	Free with Classic pass

St. Regis Gala Wine Dinner with Celebrity Guest Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Time:	Friday, June 13, Cocktails at 7:00 PM, Dinner at 8:00 PM
Description:	An evening of epicurean delight with Master Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, featuring three vintages of Caymus Vineyards legendary special selection Cabernet Sauvignon.
Location:	St. Regis, Olives Restaurant
Registration:	To make reservations or for more information, please call 212.380.4016 or email RSVP@stregis.com. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Food & Wine's Grow for Good campaign, a national initiative to support local farms and sustainable agriculture. To learn more please visit foodandwine.com/growforgood.
Cost:	Price per person: $400.

An Original Plum TV Documentary and Event: Spain: Coming of Age Western Premiere

Time:	Friday, June 13, 6:30-9:00pm
Description:	Travel through the wine regions of Spain and sample wine featured in the film at this tasting/screening event. Plum TV's latest original documentary film examines the food and wine revolution in Spain. "Spain: Coming of Age" examines the cultural shift in Spain from a backwater country to a culinary epicenter with Michelin-starred restaurants and 90+ point wines.
Location:	Wheeler Opera House
Registration:	Tickets are $10. Available at Wheeler Box Office or www.aspenshowtickets.com

Fleming's Steakhouse and Wine Bar Presents: A Hi-Low Wine Tasting, led by Marian Jansen Director of Wine for Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

Time:	Saturday, June 14, 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Description:	Twice the Tasting, Twice the Fun! Can you tell the difference between a $45 wine and a $90 wine? Test your palate (and your preconceptions) at this hi-low wine tasting. With four pairings, you'll be given two different wines to try – one about twice as expensive as the other. And just to keep it interesting, we won’t reveal which wine is which until after you’ve sampled both. Let the battle of the bottles begin!
Location:	St. Regis, Aspen Room
Cost:	Free with Classic pass, no pre-registration necessary.

Mick Fleetwood's Uncorked Tour Featuring the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band

Time:	Saturday, June 14, Doors open at 5PM, Showtime 6:30PM
Description:	Mick Fleetwood, the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, is celebrating his blues heritage with his new group, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, which pays tribute to Mick's musical roots. All VIP ticket holders receive an autographed bottle of Mick Fleetwood's Private Cellar Wines, A Meet & Greet with Mick Fleetwoodk, A Branded Blanket, and a shuttle ride to and from the Classic to Snowmass Village.
Location:	Fanny Hill Amphitheatre in Snowmass Village
Cost:	To purchase tickets please call 866-55-Tickets OR CLICK HERE for VIP tickets ($125 each). VIP Page Password: fannyhill. CLICK HERE to purchase Lawn tickets ($50 each). All tickets are General Admission. Rain or Shine. No refunds. No coolers. Shuttles will begin at 5:00 pm and run all evening!

Greenalicious

Time:	Saturday, June 14, 8:00 pm – VIP Admission, 10:00 pm – General Admission
Description:	A gala dinner and concert featuring the nostaligic sounds of the Hollywood Stones, deemed the "premiere Rolling Stones Tribute band" by NBC. The evening will also include culinary samplings from award-winning chef and Wholesome Wave founder, Michel Nischan of The Dressing Room in Westport, CT, and a live auction with one-of-a-kind items. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Health Foundation and FOOD & WINE's Grow for Good campaign benefiting Wholesome Wave Foundation.
Location:	BellyUp Aspen
Registration:	VIP Tickets $750 - $10,000. General Admission $35. Buy tickets online at www.bellyupaspen.com or contact April at Belly Up Aspen at 970-544-9800 x123.

(Source: stayaspensnowmass.com)

Food & Wine Magazine Classic June 13 - 15

Food & Wine Classic To Be Held This Weekend, June 13 - 15, 2008

Registration Information FOOD & WINE Passes are sold out. (from StayAspenSnowmass.com website)

Course Selection

Once you have registered, click the link below to request your courses. To request courses by phone, please call 877-900-WINE (outside the U.S., 970-925-9000) or email fwinfo@stayaspensnowmass.com

Event Description

FOOD & WINE magazine invites you to join us for the 26th Anniversary FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen to be held June 13 - 15, 2008. Experience the magazine in three dimensions during this pleasure-packed weekend of cooking demonstrations, food samplings and wine tastings - all in the spectacular setting of Aspen, Colorado.

Package Information

For all-inclusive event packages, including lodging, festival tickets, airfare, rentals cars, or anything else you may require, call one of our local vacation experts at 888.649.5982, or e-mail info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you via e-mail.

2008 Pricing*

Make your plans early! Save $100 on each pass when you purchase by March 15th, 2008!

FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen Prices 2008
	Consumer	Trade	Best New Chef Dinner	Green Pass
Purchase by 3/15/2008	$1050	$1050	$250	$3000
Purchase after 3/15/2008	$1150	$1150	$250	$3000

* passes purchased with American Express cards receive a $25 discount! Sales tax of $10 per pass will be added to all pass purchase.

Green Pass

In celebration of the 26th anniversary Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Food & Wine is offering 25 pairs of limited edition "Green" passes. The cost per pass is $3000. Only 50 passes will be sold in total. Each pass will include the following benefits:

• Invitation to Welcome Reception held Thursday evening, June 12th
• Ticket to Gala charity dinner in honor of Grow for Good held on Thursday, June 12th after the Welcome Reception (location TBD), to be cooked by celebrity chefs from the Grow for Good committee and sponsored by Food & Wine partners.
• Ticket to Food & Wine Best New Chefs dinner held Saturday evening, June 14th
• $1,000 earmarked donation directly to Food & Wine's "Grow for Good" Campaign
• Your name listed on "Green" donors page in Tasting Notes, the event program for the Classic
• Commemorative special edition “Green” pass
• VIP gift from Food & Wine
• One-time access to the Classic “Green Room” (VIP suite at the St Regis Hotel)
• VIP access to seminars and Grand Tastings
• Listing as “Green” patron on the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen website
• Listing on the donor wall at the “Grow for Good” booth in the Grand Tasting Pavilion

Charity

For the 2008 Classic in Aspen, Food & Wine will once again be raising funds and awareness for its Grow for Good campaign, a national initiative dedicated to supporting local farms and encouraging sustainable agriculture. Food & Wine will donate 2% of every Classic ticket sold toward this goal.