KICKOFF DINNERS

Join two local restaurants as they host special dinner experiences with guest Chefs.

David’s

From classic recipes to new-age kitchen adventures, Chef Echeverri invites Chef Brandon Carter of Farm Hospitality and Chef Gilles Schreiber of The Ritz-Carlton, Las Colinas into his kitchen to create an exquisite and unique dining experience. Enjoy this memorable dining experience curated by a local legend.

Burlingame

Burlingame hosts a locally-driven culinary experience for guests. Chef Chad Livingston, in partnership with Chef Sean Blanchette of The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas and Chef Dylan Benoit of Prime Kitchen, create a menu that will delight each guest as they savor cuisine and libations.

Perfect Pairings

The art of pairing food and wines is demonstrated to an intimate group. Chef Okan and a guest sommelier share insight on the wine characteristics, grapes and pairing with the flavor of the dishes. Generous wine pours and delicious bites abound as long-lived wine myths are debunked, and your appreciation of pairing wines expands.

2 p.m. | Salon Foyer

Latin-Inspired al Fresco Dinner

Savor impeccable New World flavors from Brazil, Argentina, and Puerto Rico as acclaimed chefs create a coursed menu accompanied by curated tequila tastings prepared by a master mixologist.

6:30 p.m. | Coquina Restaurant

Chefs Theater

Salt restaurant Chef Okan Kizilbayir refreshes the traditional cooking school format with an intimate gathering around the demonstration table to learn how to prepare two themed entrees and a dessert. Each dish is paired with wines to be savored while engaging with Okan and guest chefs.

11 a.m. | Salt Restaurant