Note: The organizers of the revamped Cuvee have announced the lineup of chefs taking part in the event on March 1 at the Fallsview Casino. Here are the details as sent to us at Wines In Niagara.
Several of Niagara’s top chefs are sharpening their knives in preparation for the 25th anniversary celebration of Cuvée. In addition to celebrating fine Ontario wine, the Cuvée Gala, taking place on Friday, March 1st at the Fallsview Casino Resort, will shine the spotlight on Niagara’s hot culinary scene with chefs preparing culinary masterpieces at live cooking stations.
A cross section of talent representing some of Niagara’s finest dining establishments will be on hand, including:
• Chef Ray Taylor, Fallsview Casino Resort
• Chef Chris Smythe, Escabèche at Prince of Wales Hotel
• Chef Frank Romano and Don Dyson, Inn on the Twenty
• Chef Stephen Treadwell, Treadwell Farm-to-Table Cuisine
• Chef Tim Mackiddie, Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate
• Chef Jason Dobbie, Zees Grill at Shaw Club Hotel
• Chef Giovanni Del Priore and Chef Leonardo Priore, Criveller Cakes
• Chef Manager Bruce Worden C.C.C. with Chef Dan LeBlanc, Chef Sam Seaver and Chef Professor
Philippe Corbiere, Benchmark Restaurant at The Canadian Food and Wine Institute
The chefs will present their creations that will pair well with the variety of VQA wines that have been specially selected for the Grand Tasting Gala by 40 Ontario winemakers representing wineries from Niagara, Prince Edward County, Pelee Island and Lake Erie’s North Shore.
From savoury bison and smoked venison to vegetarian options including vegan chicken and waffles and golden beet ravioli, the evening’s culinary options offer something sure to please foodies of every persuasion. Guests will also enjoy a selection of artisan cheeses from The Dairy Farmers of Canada and an assortment of gelato from Italian Ice Cream.
The Gala is only one part of the weekend’s festivities, which also include the Cuvée en Route passport touring and tasting program. Cuvée Weekend tickets are available here or by calling 905-684-8688.
Ticket and event information, details about Cuvée en Route, overnight accommodation packages, and event announcements can all be found on the Cuvée web site.
Proceeds from the Cuvée Wine Weekend go to the Niagara Community Foundation. Established in 2000, the Foundation has raised almost $20 million and granted over $4.8 million from its endowment fund created to support local charities working in the arts, heritage, environment, social services, health, education and community development. Community foundations are one of the world’s fastest growing philanthropic movements, with more than 1,100 similar organizations in 42 countries.
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