C UL I N A RY D EM OS Demonstrations usually run 45 minutes, and there is limited seating and capacity. Check www.nvff.org for updated information about the culinary demonstration schedule and details.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Pair Like a Pro Wine Spectator's Cheryl Lewis moderates a panel to how to “Pair Like a Pro” with Liz Barrett from Terlato Family Wines, and Chef Rodney Worth. Invite yourself into the inner circle and get new and surprising tips about creative wine and food pairings. 1 bites. 2 wines. And repeat two times.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 11:00am – 11:45am | Kollar Chocolates: An Art Form Having worked in kitchens across the country for nearly 20 years, Chef Chris Kollar sweetened his culinary talents three years ago and became a self-taught chocolatier and owner of Kollar Chocolates. Watch Chris create magic as he makes classic hand-rolled truffles. Chris will review the ABCs of chocolate: how it’s grown, chocolate-making principals and techniques, and how it’s made at Kollar. Chris Kollar has been named one of the top 10 Chocolatiers in North America.
12:15pm – 1:00pm | Blake Elsinghorst Chef Blake Elsinghorst is a French trained chef practicing in the Southern United States. Chef Blake focuses on French technique and classic fare, while infusing local ingredients and Southern nuances into many of his dishes. For this southern-inspired demo, Chef Blake whips up gluten-free fried chicken and pineapple coconut rum cake. Guest filmmaker: Allen Frederic, Director of The King of New Orleans (p. 70).
1:30pm – 2:15pm | Nick Ritchie, Atlas Social Atlas Social Chef/Owner Nick Ritchie makes ricotta smoked mozzerella dumplings a.k.a. "Gnocchi 3.0.” You will not want to miss learning about and tasting this unusual and delectable culinary sensation.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 11:00am – 11:45am | Kara’s Cupcakes, paired with NVFF short film Play Date
12:15pm – 1:00pm | Valentina Guolo-Migotto, ‘UnChef’/Co-Owner, Ca’ Momi & Dario De Conti, Master Pizzaiolo
12:15pm – 1:00pm | Jason Kupper, Heritage Eats
Join UnChef and slow-food movement enthusiast Valentina Guolo-Migotto as she walks us through the traditional cuisine of the Italian countryside. See, touch, taste, hear and feel the heart-crafted passion of handmade, organic pasta fresca, and the many delectable ways to bring this to your family table with each passing season. Featuring flavors and offerings directly sourced from Ca’ Momi’s Napa Valley farms and restaurants, including the newly vitalized Ca’ Momi Osteria, located in the heart of downtown Napa.
1:30pm – 2:15pm | Jake Rand, Eikos Watch the extraordinary master create one of the most heavenly dishes on earth: Cold Smoked Hamachi Sashimi with Frisee Salad, Shaved Walnuts and a white soy vinaigrette. Jake will also offer tips on how to cure and cold smoke hamachi (yellowtail) on a stovetop or outdoor grill and the proper way to slice fish for a sashimi style presentation. Prepare to be mesmerized as he prepares the vinaigrette and assembles the dish on stage. Kampai!
Jason is Chef and Co-Founder of Heritage Eats. He is an advocate for small farms, blending local ingredients with global flavors in an approachable street food style.
1:30pm – 2:15pm | Tyler Rodde, Oenotri Join Chef Tyler Rodde, Chef/Owner of Oenotri in downtown Napa, to celebrate Northern California's local seafood bounty. In conjunction with Oenotri's annual Oceanic Dinners, Chef Rodde will demonstrate the fabrication and preparation of a local seafood selection, preparing a recipe in line with his restaurant's rustic, Southern Italian approach to creating flavorful dishes grounded in the best local ingredients available. Expect to be dazzled.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 11:00am – 11:45am | John McConnell & Matthew Accarrino, paired with NVFF film Personal Gold
John McConnell, resident chef at Clif Family Winery, and SPQR’s chef Matt Accarrino both love to cook...and cycle. Witness these powerful chefs as they create two recipes that reflect their common passions. They promise a dish that provides energy for a long bike ride, and a “recov-ery” dish that helps sustain an athlete after a big push. Film director Tamara Christenson, here to present her movie Personal Gold, about the female cycling team that took home the gold in London, takes on the role of sous chef in this energetic demo. There may be a culinary team time trial in store for the athletes in the crowd!
Kara Lind shares her life long love of sweets and baking as she prepares a batch of specially designed and delicious cupcakes inspired by the Napa Valley Vine Trail. An avid cyclist, Kara prefers to combine as many of her passions into her daily work as possible. So why not a cup-cake that might motivate athletes and couch potatoes alike to get on the trail and work out in the fresh air? Then, one can eat more cupcakes. Special guest filmmaker Paige Kimball, the director of the adorable film Play Date, will share her story about how her film—about baking cupcakes of course– came to life. See Play Date at the festival!
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NEW THIS YEAR! VARIETY'S 10 TO TASTE presented by Food Network and Cooking Channel Thursday, November 12 11:00am – 1:00pm Riverfront Promenade 500 Main Street, Napa Tasting. Presentation. Conversation. 10 of Napa Valley's most innovative chefs present their fresh spin on dishes inspired by iconic film scenes in movies such as Big Night, Pulp Fiction and Julie and Julia. A distinguished panel samples the dishes along with the audience and discusses current culinary trends, opportunities and challenges in the industry today. Panelists recently announced include BOBBY FLAY, Chef, Emmy Award Winning Television Personality, and NYT Bestselling Author; LEE SCHRAGER, Vice President Corporate Communications & Events, Southern Wine & Spirits, and founder of South Beach and NYC's Wine & Food Festivals. Additional panelists to be announced. Variety's Steve Chagollan moderates. Due to limited capacity, this event will be limited to our Patron Circle and Pass Plus guests who are the first to RSVP. Invitations will go out the first week of November.
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