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SPOTLIGHT ON GREAT OMAHA CHEFS
Culinary Demonstration Stage
 

2010 Patrick's Market


CULINARY ARTS STAGE

 

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH

 

6:30 PM ~ Tasty Foods with Wine Pairings

Tips and chance to taste escargo shooters paired with Barefoot’s Pinot Noir and sauted brats with an onion baste paired with the new Barefoot Mascato Wine. The foods prepared by the popular Chef Mike Whitner of Chef Mike's Community Café, with tips from his over 20 years of catering experience.

Presented by Chef Michael T. Whitner of Chef Mike's Community Cafe and Wine Expert, from Barefoot Wineries of California.


 

 

8:00 PM ~ “Kick it up with Chipolte”

See how you can kick the taste up a notch with a tasty trend. How to plan meals with marinades and easy barbecue tips using Chipotle Peppers. Great ideas, fun and chance to taste! Presented by Chef Donovan Merrill of Firehouse Grille and feature chef on KETV 7.

 

- Presented by Chef Donovan Merrill of Firehouse Grille, Winner of Best American Restaurant, KETV.com A-List

 

 

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH

1:00 PM ~ “Learn from the Pro ”

 

Creative ideas for you to look like a pro with quick and easy tips to plan a gourmet style meal. Tasty meals sure to impress family and friends offering something for everyone.

 

- Presented by Great Omaha Chef Rocky Rocha,

  Executive Chef from Magnolia Hotel

 

6:30 PM ~ Tasty Scallops with Wine Pairings

Cooking demonstration and chance to Taste pan seared scallops and a summer salad with a boursin dill cream sauce prepared by Executive Chef Chris Morgan of 94/95 Sports Grille. This seasoned chef will provide tips for this dish that is perfectly complimented by the Chardonnay and Moscato Barefoot Wines.


-Presented by Chef Chris Morgan of 94/95 Sports Grille and Wine Expert from Barefoot Wineries of California.


 

 

 

8:00 PM ~ Taste the Unusual

Learn about tapas and the unique cuisine from Spain.

Presented by Chefs from Espana Tapas Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef Mike Whitner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef Donovan Merrill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 13TH

 

1:00 PM ~ “Making Homemade Pasta”

 

Easy steps and techniques to make your own pasta with your chance to taste.

 

- Presented by Head Chef Enzo Zurlo of  Zurlo's Bistro Italiano

 

 

 

Chef Enzo Zurlo

 

 

 

3:00 PM ~ “Delicious Summer Salads”

Quick and easy summer salad recipes from the Rheinland Pfalc Region of Germany. These salads toss meats into the bowl and are a twist to the ordinary.

 

- Presented by Chef Otto Helbig of Zum Biergarten German Restaurant

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef Rocky Rocha