More than two decades ago, Park Hyatt began the tradition of hosting an annual food and wine event. To build on the success of Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, the festival is expanding to three premier Park Hyatt locations around the world in 2010 - Buenos Aires, Washington, D.C. and Paris - where celebrated chefs and renowned wine experts will come together for a series of events, tastings, demonstrations and excursions.
Foodies and oenophiles can take advantage of intimate gourmet meals, informative classes and demonstrations, extraordinary wine, cheese and tea tastings, and memorable excursions at the Masters
of Food & Wine events. Each location will highlight its region's finest wines, and cooking demonstrations will combine the culinary talents of local chefs with celebrated guest chefs and sommeliers from around the globe.
The Masters of Food & Wine Events in Washington, June 17 - 20, will focus on the commitment to working with local farmers and to supporting sustainable agriculture, following the lead of myself. Participants will enjoy tea tastings, wine and cheese pairings, guest speakers, and a visit to two of my favorite places, Chapel Hill Farm in Virginia and the Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market.
In addition to myself, other participating chefs include: Michael Santoro, chef de cuisine, Blue Duck Tavern; Peter Davis, executive chef, Henrietta's Table (Cambridge, MA); and Joseph Lenn, chef de cuisine, The Main House, Blackberry Farm (Walland, TN).
Guests interested in staying overnight will want to take advantage of The Masters Package, including:
- Overnight accommodations for four nights (June 17 - 21) in a signature Premier Deluxe room (with option to upgrade to a Park Suite)
- VIP Opening Reception
- Roundtrip ground transportation to and from area airport
- Summer picnic at Chapel Hill Farm in Berryville, VA, including roundtrip transportation
- Harvest breakfast and walking trip to the Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market to participate in my chef's demo and to meet local artisans
- Wine Education Class to learn how to taste like an expert
- Ten-percent credit on additional Masters of Food & Wine events held by Park Hyatt Washington and Blue Duck Tavern, based upon availability
- Seasonal welcome amenity
The Masters Package is priced at $2,400 (single occupancy) and $3,000 (double occupancy). Prices are inclusive of tax and gratuties. For additional information or to reserve the package, visit www.mastersfoodandwine.com, email blueduck.tavern@hyatt.com or call +1 800 233 1234 or +1 202 789 1234.