Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Naples Winter Wine Festival 2009

The Naples Winter Wine Festival 2009 has been yet another great success. Millions of dollars have been raised again this year for children in need in Collier County. I am always proud to participate and represent our Chapter at the festival. Amazing Chefs, amazing food and wine, and amazing people period! http://www.napleswinefestival.com/ This year I cooked with David Waltuck of the perennial NYC favorite, Chanterelle. Chanterelle has been in business for 30 years (30 years!!!) and Chef David has always stayed true to his amazing cuisine and loyal to his patrons. It was an honor to cook with him this year. Please check out Chanterelle at http://www.chanterellenyc.com/ and David has a new book out that is absolutely amazing. Link to his book is here . Here are a few pics from the Friday evening dinner.

CJ, David Waltuck, Lisa, Amy, and Roger. Great people... can"t wait to visit them in NYC!

Yogort panna cotta, passionfruit, starfruit, guava, pineapple.
Totally delicious and refreshing.

Bread from Artsian Bread Company. Thanks Todd!

Quail Egg, devilled, caviar

Cannolis

Cannolis filled with curried crab

Scallop and foie gras dumplings


Cured Salmon, hamachi, scallop

Foie gras on potato risotto

Polenta fries











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