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CONTACT: Juan Camaliche
The Cellar Club (305) 913.3203
e-mail: jcamaliche@biltmorehotel.com
THE BILTMORE INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE
WEEKEND
A 3-day celebration featuring All Reserve, Single Vineyard &
Upper Tier Wines Showcasing more than 20 of South Florida’s
Top culinary talents and Internationally Acclaimed Celebrity Chefs
Presented by the Cellar Club at the Biltmore Hotel and
South Florida Lexus
In cooperation with Wine Spectator
Coral Gables, FL. (January 26, 2006)—With an uncommon zest
for bringing cheer The Cellar Club at The Biltmore, in cooperation
with Wine Spectator magazine, presents the Tenth Annual
Biltmore International Food & Wine Weekend, (May 5th-7th,
2006), to benefit the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive
Cancer Center. The annual extravaganza, which has raised
more than $6 million in support of South Florida charities, is the
only major festival in the country to feature all Reserve, Single
Vineyard & Upper Tier wines, along with a cast of international
and local celebrity chefs, and world-renowned winemakers.
The Biltmore International Food and Wine Weekend’s three
glorious days of continuous food, wine and entertainment, kicks
off on Friday, May 5th with the 3rd Annual Anne Bennett Memorial
Golf Classic. Following the Golf Classic is the Grand Wine &
Food Tasting featuring over 20 award-winning restaurants, over 70
wineries, and Musical Journey by South Beach DJ Pierre Zonzon, and
culminating with the wildly popular Wine & Giggles comedy show
hosted this year by celebrity comedian Joy Behar of The View.
The Grand Wine & Food Tasting is a true sampling of the finest
wines available and best foods from Miami’s hottest dining
spots including: Azul, Blu, Blue Door at Delano, Brasserie Les Halles,
Chef Adam, China Grill and Dragon, Joe’s Stone Crab, 1200
Courtyard Grill, La Cofradia, Max’s Grille, Mendoza Restaurant,
Ola Steak, Ortanique on the Mile, Palme d’Or, Social at Sagamore,
Shula’s Steakhouse, The Biltmore, Trattoria Sole, and Tuscan
Steak, just to name a few.
Saturday’s festivities will include the spectacular Winemaker
Dinner with acclaimed superstar chefs Pilar Sanchez, Executive Chef
of Pilar in Napa, California, Govind Armstrong, Executive chef of
Table 8 in Los Angeles and Roland Passot, Chef/Proprietor of La
Folie in San Francisco, California. The champagne reception and
gourmet dinner will be highlighted with a live musical performance
by the sensational Albita.
Sunday, May 7th the Celebrity Chefs Interactive Culinary Luncheon
and Silent Auction, features the celebrity chefs as they oversee
the preparation of an interactive gourmet lunch. Tables will be
hosted by some of the world’s most distinguished wineries.
The weekend will also be of particular appeal to wine collectors
and connoisseurs from around the world. Guests may even purchase
wines at the Grand Tasting at special prices. The primary motivation
of The Biltmore International Food & Wine Weekend will, as always,
be philanthropic – with a secondary commitment to the celebration
and showcasing of unparalleled gastronomic excellence.
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS:
Friday, May 5th
Annual Anne Bennett Memorial Golf Classic, Scramble Format
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start, Biltmore Golf Course - 144 players
$150 per player, $600 per foursome, $1,000 per corporate sponsor
(foursome)
Grand Wine & Food Tasting & Musical Journey by
South Beach DJ Pierre Zonzon
Featuring more than 70 wineries and specialty dishes from over
20 of South Florida’s finest chefs.
Trade Tasting 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.; VIP & Press Access 6:00
– 7:00 p.m.
General Audience 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Country Club Ballroom
VIP $125, Cellar Club Members $65, Non-members $75
Wine and Giggles with Celebrity Comedian Joy Behar
Stand-up Comedy Performance in a nightclub setting.
Show begins at 9:30 p.m., Granada Ballroom
Cellar Club Members $75, Non-members $95
Saturday, May 6th
Winemaker Dinner & Live Musical Performance by Albita
Five courses prepared by internationally acclaimed chefs
Pilar Sanchez, Executive Chef of Pilar in Napa, California, Govind
Armstrong, Executive chef of Table 8 in Los Angeles and Roland
Passot, Chef/Proprietor of La Folie in San Francisco, California
Each winery will host a table.
Reception begins at 7:00 p.m., Country Club Ballroom
Cellar Club Members $175, Non-members $195
Sunday, May 7th
Celebrity Chefs Interactive Culinary Luncheon and Silent
Auction
Celebrity chefs Pilar Sanchez, Executive Chef of Pilar in Napa,
California, Govind Armstrong, Executive chef of Table 8 in Los
Angeles and Roland Passot, Chef/Proprietor of La Folie in San
Francisco, California direct guests (from ballroom stage) in the
preparation of a gourmet lunch. Each winery will host a table.
Reception begins at 12:00p.m., Country Club Ballroom
Cellar Club Members $125, Non-members $150
Weekend Packages & Ticket Information
Hotel packages for the Biltmore International Food and Wine Weekend
are available starting from $750 per person, per night. These weekend
packages include deluxe accommodations and tickets to the signature
events. For further information on these hotel packages, please
call 1-800-727-1926 or visit www.biltmorefestival.com.
For further information about the schedule of events and individual
tickets, contact the Cellar Club at 305-445-8066, ext. 2095 or visit
www.biltmorefestival.com.
About UM/Sylvester
UM/Sylvester opened in 1992 to provide comprehensive cancer services
and today serves as the hub for cancer-related research, diagnosis,
and treatment at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School
of Medicine. UM/Sylvester handles 1,400 inpatient admissions annually,
performs 3,000 surgical procedures, and treats 3,000 new cancer
patients. All UM/Sylvester physicians are on the faculty of the
Miller School of Medicine, South Florida’s only academic medical
center. In addition, UM/Sylvester physicians and scientists are
engaged in 200 clinical trials and receive more than $31 million
annually in research grants. UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach recently
opened to better meet the needs of residents of Broward and Palm
Beach Counties. This 10,000 square-foot facility at I-95 and S.W.
10th Street offers appointments with physicians from six cancer
specialties, complementary therapies from the Courtelis Center,
and education and outreach events. http://www.sylvester.org.
About the Cellar Club
South Florida's premier private wine society, The Cellar Club at
The Biltmore is dedicated to the appreciation of fine wine and food.
To that end, its more than 1300 members are presented with exclusive
monthly epicurean events and are accorded special privileges throughout
the Biltmore. Originally founded in February 1995 as a club for
oenophiles interested in the studious pursuit of greater wine knowledge,
it has evolved into a more socially oriented organization devoted
to the exploration and enjoyment of the world’s viniculture
and food ways. As such, The Cellar Club has helped maintain the
Biltmore’s historic role as an epicenter of local social life
and has become an important attraction for hotel guests, who chose
to upgrade and enjoy certain privileges during their stay. For further
information, visit www.TheCellarClub.com.
About The Biltmore
The Biltmore, Miami’s premier Spa and Golf Resort, features
luxurious accommodations and exceptional facilities for social events
and celebrations. Highlights include the 18-hole, Donald Ross-designed
golf course, brand-new Spa, fitness center, 10 lighted tennis courts,
award-winning restaurants and bars, private wine cellar club, and
colossal pool with private cabanas. The Biltmore is a member of
The Leading Hotels of the World, and National Trust Historic Hotels
of America.
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