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The EventRELEASE CELEBRATION Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2011 We are thrilled to introduce our 19 Artists and 19 Wineries for 2011: |
Entertainment – Featured Artist
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 People Helping People and the Vino de Sueños vintners and artists will host a celebration of the first release of wines under the new Vino de Sueños brand. The Vino de Sueños wines will be available for tasting and sales. In addition, the original art works for each of the Vino de Sueños wine labels will be placed on silent auction. A label poster and copies of the original label art will also be available. The Marriott Hotel has generously agreed to host the event, New West Catering is furnishing appetizers, and there will be live music. syvphp.org |
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Gourmet AppetizersGourmet appetizers provided by New West Catering, Ballard Inn and Trattoria Grappolo. |
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 The Ballard Inn & Restaurant Before taking over the stoves at The Ballard Inn & Restaurant in 2004, Chef Kazali, a graduate of the California Culinary Academy, worked in some of the best restaurants on the West and East Coasts. Early in his career he worked in San Francisco’s renowned La Folie and the boutique Campton Place hotel. After relocating to Boston, Chef Kazali helped to open the James Beard Award winning Blue Ginger with Chef Ming Tsai, where he gained expertise in melding the flavors of Eastern and Western cuisines. After five years at Blue Ginger, Chef Kazali returned to San Francisco, and refined his proficiency with French cuisine and technique at the acclaimed Restaurant Gary Danko. At Ozumo, a lively and upscale Japanese restaurant, Chef Kazali returned to his appreciation and dedication to producing fine Asian cuisine. Finally, with his own Ballard Inn & Restaurant, Chef Kazali brings his vast experience to light in his own innovative way, creating memorable and delicious dishes to please the most discriminating palates. Ched Budi Kazali has been named CCM® ‘s Ultimate Chef for 2009. ballardinn.com |
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 Trattoria GrappoloChef, restaurateur and author Leonardo Curtiwas born in Italy. Curti grew up in a ?shing town known as Cariati in the region of Calabria. His passion about food began around the age of 6. As an apprentice to his grandfather Alfonso, he was helping him and the local townspeople picking up the eggs, cleaning the ?sh, going to the butcher and to the local markets for cheeses and produce. Beginning as a dishwasher at a restaurant in Germany, he then moved to Siena (Tuscany) to apprentice with the Luppoli family at Malborghetto di Siena, a locals favorite. In 1992, after completing the Italian army, he moved to the United States and worked for restaurants such as Il Giardino, Cicada, Celestino and Pane Caldo. In 1997 he and his business partner Daniele Serra opened Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez. A destination to dine at and a favorite local hangout. trattoriagrappolo.com |
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 New West Catering located in Buellton, CA is owned and operated by Jeff and Janet Olsson and is considered by most to be the premier caterer in the Santa Ynez Valley and beyond. They count among their clients numerous valley celebrities and large corporations that use the valley as home for conferences and retreats. With their large commercial kitchen they are able to cater events from a private home party to weddings, conferences, and other large scale events. Custom menus, local and seasonal ingredients, and exceptional service are the hallmarks of their catering. newwestcatering.com |
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