Art of Food And Wine

An experience so good you can taste it!

The Art of Food and Wine Palm Desert is a four-day celebration dedicated to the very best in art, food and wine education and hospitality, right here in the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs area.

A special thanks to all of the guests, vendors, merchants and partners for making the 2008 Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert a resounding success.

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to relive the inspiration and imagination of today's leading chefs, sommeliers, winemakers and artists through pictures from the four-day festival.

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The third annual Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert included new programming, fresh talent and a great selection of culinary treats. Weeks after the festival, which took place Nov. 6 through Nov. 9, attendees and participants are still talking about all the excitement.

The Food Network's Hearty Boys address the crowd during a Jenn-Air Chef Demo at the Grand Tasting

Here's just a bit of the 'buzz', as quoted in the Palm Desert Sun:

"This is just thrilling."

          -     City Councilman Jim Ferguson

"It was crowded, but it wasn't so crowded you couldn't move around."
          -     Mayor Pro Tem Robert A. Spiegel

"It really put the city first and foremost, it put our best foot forward. I was able to book reservations right from there. I saw a lot of crossover."
          -     Mitch Epstein, managing partner at Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

Oil painting created on-site during the Grand Tasting by Rich Flynn, the "Painter of the Moment"

"I love the variety of things they have here. This year's event is even better than before."
- Pete Harris, an event attendee from Palm Springs

"These are foodies already. Here they get the full range of things from educational and specific to fun."
- Steve McDonagh, half of the Food Network's Hearty Boys duo

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Ironstone Vineyards

Nestled against the Sierra Foothills, in the heart of California’s scenic Gold Rush Country, Ironstone Vineyards will surprise and delight you...

David Nepove, Director of Mixology Southern Wine & Spirits

David Nepove is "Mr. Mojito". He has been in the restaurant industry for 23 years and has 21 years of bartending experience.

Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe and Emporium

At Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe & Emporium, guests dine in an atmosphere that is both elegant and relaxed. Let the mingling of signature island-inspired dishes with tropical libations draw you in.

Karen & Tony Barone / Sculpture

KAREN & TONY BARONE create “way-over-the-top . . . larger-than-life” sculpture. Art that is a depiction of the food we eat and the everyday household utensils we use.

Joey Altman

Joey Altman is a San Francisco based Chef who wears many hats. Television Host, Cookbook Author, Restaurant Consultant, Food & Wine Educator, and Public Speaker.

An experience so good you can taste it!

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