2009 Flavors Gala Chef Chair, Jeffrey Strauss, Owner and Executive Chef, Pamplemousse Grille

Thank you to Barona Band of Mission Indians as our 2009 Gold Title Sponsor!

In Kind Sponsor

Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Smith Boutique Hotel Collection for their in-kind support of the 2009 Gala.

Thank you to Barbeques Galore for their in-kind support of the 2009 Gala

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Flavors of San Diego Culinary Gala

A culinary experience like no other!!

March 2nd, 2010 - March 2nd, 2010 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm) - $350

Contact: Kristin Luton
Phone: 619.291.5483(Fax: 619.295.7181)
Web: Email

Hosted by American Liver Foundation
Paradise Point Resort and Spa - Directions
1404 Vacation Road
San Diego, CA 92109

2009 Flavors of San Diego Culinary Gala

Join us for the 6th Annual Flavors of San Diego Culinary Gala on Monday, March 2, 2009 at the beautiful Paradise Point Resort & Spa. The Flavors Gala is a national culinary event that spotlights San Diego’s premier chefs and creates a one-of-a-kind gourmet experience for each guest. Proceeds from the Gala will directly benefit the American Liver Foundation - San Diego Chapter, helping the Association in the fight against liver diseases.

During the Gala, each chef prepares a five course culinary extravaganza with wine pairings for their personal table of ten guests. The evening begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction, at the end of which guest will join their cuisine aficionado who will be hosting them at each table. Guests go on to enjoy the signature cuisine and wine pairings of a celebrity chef, while also participating in a live auction featuring exciting trips, unique experiences, wine collections, personally hosted parties in their home by some of our featured chefs and more. No where else can San Diegans see these culinary experts at work—creating a menu that goes above and beyond the usual restaurant fare—while also benefiting a worthy cause.

We are thrilled to announce Josh Kopelman, Publisher, Dining Out Magazine, as our Culinary Chair for Flavors 2009 and Chef Jeffrey Strauss as our 2009 Chef Chair.

For the first time, local KUSI News Anchor, Bridget Naso will be our 2009 Master of Ceremonies and returning again for his fifth year, local celebrity, Bill Menish, will be our auctioneer.

Sponsorships and Tickets:

Sponsorships for the Flavors Gala are available at $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000. Simply call Kristin Luton or Michele Calamari at (619) 291-5483 for more information.

Additionally, individual seats are available for $350 a person. However, space is limited so please call the San Diego Chapter of the American Liver Foundation at
(619) 291-5483, or reserve your seats by emailing us directly at KLuton@liverfoundation.org.

Thank you to our 2009 Participating Chefs:

Kevin Ables,
...Anthology
Larry Abrams,
... Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club
Marc Brislin,
... Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Nicola Calamari,
... Vigilucci's Restaurant Group
Amy DiBiase,
...Roseville
Christopher Gardner,
... Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Roberto Gerbino,
...Il Fornaio
Martin Gonzalez,
...Acqua Al 2
Matt Gordon,
...Urban Solace
Christian Graves,
...Jsix San Diego
Jonathan Hale,
...Cohn Restaurant Group
Craig Jimenez,
...The Firefly
Michael Knowles,
...Delicias Restaurant
Mark Kropczynski,
...Grant Grill - The US Grant Hotel
Sarah Linkenheil,
...Sally's - Manchester Grand Hyatt
Jason Maitland,
...Arterra
Eugenio Martignango,
...West Steak Seafood & Spirits
Kurt Metzger,
...Concept Catering by CK
Garrett Mukogawa,
...Roy's La Jolla
Paul Niles,
...Cohn Restaurant Group
Timothy Ralphs,
...Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa
Megan Reichman,
...Baleen, at Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Jeffrey Roberto,
...Sushi on a Roll
Richard Schmitt,
...Barbeques Galore
Jeffrey Strauss,
...Pamplemousse Grille
Michel Stroot,
... La Cocina Que Canta Culinary Center at Rancho La Puerta
Kevin Templeton,
...Zocalo
David Warner,
...JRDN
Lincoln Williams,
...The 3rd Corner

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We are looking for some dynamic people who would be interested in volunteering for the Flavors Gala. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, registration, auction close-out and tear-down.

SD - 2009 Volunteer Registration Form

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