The Vintner Dinner
A Chef Collaboration hosted by four-time James Beard Award winner Andrew Zimmern
We are excited to welcome Andrew Zimmern, an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and social justice advocate, as the host for our 2023 Vintner Dinner! This evening will be chef-driven and will include a unique collaboration of ideas and experiences from several celebrated and award-winning chefs.
The multi-course dinner will begin with a first course by our host Andrew Zimmern, known for his culinary innovations and adventurous palate. Chef Kevin Des Chenes, Private Chef to the Stars, Executive Chef and a familiar face from The Today Show, Beat Bobby Flay and The Great Food Truck Race, will bring his expertise and creativity to the table. Chef/Author Tatiana Rosana, Executive Chef at Para Maria, Lookout Rooftop and Envoy Boston, and two-time Chopped Champion, will feature her amazing fusion of flavors. Chef Jessica Quiet, the Executive Pastry Chef at the Ocean House in Westerly, R.I., and a competitor in Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship 2023 on Discovery Plus, will bring the culinary experience to a sweet and indulgent conclusion with her dessert creation.
With the combination of delicious food, wines paired for each course and an elegant setting in the Ballroom at Rosecliff, the evening has all the elements to create a memorable and immersive experience for all.
What you need to know
The Vintner Dinner at Rosecliff has closed.We are excited to welcome Andrew Zimmern, an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and social justice advocate, as the host for our 2023 Vintner Dinner! This evening will be chef-driven and will include a unique collaboration of ideas and experiences from several celebrated and award-winning chefs.
The multi-course dinner will begin with a first course by our host Andrew Zimmern, known for his culinary innovations and adventurous palate. Chef Kevin Des Chenes, Private Chef to the Stars, Executive Chef and a familiar face from The Today Show, Beat Bobby Flay and The Great Food Truck Race, will bring his expertise and creativity to the table. Chef/Author Tatiana Rosana, Executive Chef at Para Maria, Lookout Rooftop and Envoy Boston, and two-time Chopped Champion, will feature her amazing fusion of flavors. Chef Jessica Quiet, the Executive Pastry Chef at the Ocean House in Westerly, R.I., and a competitor in Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship 2023 on Discovery Plus, will bring the culinary experience to a sweet and indulgent conclusion with her dessert creation.
With the combination of delicious food, wines paired for each course and an elegant setting in the Ballroom at Rosecliff, the evening has all the elements to create a memorable and immersive experience for all.
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