Bank Café & Bar The Casual Side of La Toque's legendary Michelin-Starred Kitchen. Where locals head to enjoy Chef Ken Frank's Regional French dinners, the most affordable fine dining experience in the Napa Valley. Each week Chef Frank presents a 3-course Prix-fixe dinner for $34 which features his favorite French country dishes. Located in the lobby of The Westin Verasa Napa Open 7am–11pm. Later on weekends. 707.257.5151 Facebook.com/latoque – Weekly Regional Dinners Open nightly at 5:30pm 707.257.5157 JANUARY- F E B R UARY 2 0 1 5 63 Vail, Colorado Harlan Family — Naples Winter Wine Fest April 9-12 8th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine – Pebble Beach, California Pebble Beach Food and Wine, presented by Food and Wine Magazine, is the premier epicurean lifestyle event on the West Coast, showcasing 250 acclaimed wineries and 75 celebrity chefs to create a hedonistic four-day gastronomic event on one of the most picturesque strips of coastline in the world. Throughout the weekend you will enjoy intimate access to the pinnacle of culinary and wine talent at wine tastings, cooking demos and some of the most exclusive, unique dining opportunities available around the world. Various locations throughout Pebble Beach, including Inn at Spanish Bay and Lodge at Pebble Beach. For info call 866-907-3663 or visit www. pebblebeachfoodandwine.com April 10 – 11 VinDiego Wine and Food Festival – San Diego, California Wine connoisseurs can delight in more than 75 of California’s award-winning wineries and 300-plus selections of wine. VinDiego showcases San Diego’s notable restaurants under one roof, offering samples to please every palate. This 3rd annual event is presented at the NTC Liberty Station in beautiful Point Loma. For more information go to www.vindiego.com April 11-12 New York Culinary Experience – New York, NY Passionate food lovers enjoy an intimate weekend of hands-on master classes, cooking and conversation with more than 30 of the culinary industry’s most celebrated talents. Join in for two days of sensory adventure. You will cook, taste, laugh and learn from some of the world’s culinary giants, making memories that will last a lifetime. Celebrated chefs include David Bouley, Jacques Pepin, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and more. For more information www.nymag.com or call 646-314-4413. April 22-25 16th Annual Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting and Auction – Washington, DC Heart’s Delight is widely recognized as a premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats and distinguished guests gather to play and bid in the Nation’s Capital. This distinctive event is a 4-day celebration of exceptional food and wine with unique touches throughout. www. heartsdelightwineauction.org April 24-26 Vineyard to Vintner – Napa Valley, Enjoy a weekend of “backstage” access to the Stags Leap District’s vintners, wineries and homes. This celebration of Stags Leap gives visitors unmatched access to 19 member wineries. Kick off the weekend Friday by choosing among four intimate multi-vintner hosted dinners prepared by celebrated chefs. Spend Saturday at open houses hosted by Chimney Rock Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, Clos du Val, Pine Ridge, Shafer Vineyard and Stelzner Vineyards, to name a few. For more information call 707-255-1720 or visit www.stagsleapdistrict.com April 25-26 26th Annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County This event has become a beloved tradition among wine lovers who enjoy a world-class tasting experience with a festive twist at wineries throughout the Dry Creek Valley. Passport guests are welcomed into 45-plus wineries, each offering a unique pairing of premium wine, gourmet food and entertainment. The event also offers live entertainment, vineyard tours and much more. Sample exclusive vintages that are rarely available to taste. Meet winemakers and grapegrowers. The wineries promise a fun, unforgettable weekend. Call 707-433-3031 or www. wdcv.com For a more comprehensive list of wine and food events, please check out the Napa Valley Life website, www.napavalleylifemagazine.com If you would like a future event to be included in an upcoming issue, email Dynie at napafoodgal@gmail.com.
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