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26th ANNIVERSARY AMERICAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL.
A world class celebration for a good cause.
By Bruce Wildstein

This major fund raising event kicks off on Friday, September 26 and now includes 3 consecutive nights of fabulous food, wine, and entertainment. Hosted by famed chef Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff, this 26th edition is the premiere charity event in Southern California.

Friday night's event takes place at Red Seven Restaurant in the Pacific Design Center. Food on hand will feature high end beef dishes from Wolfgang Puck's Cut Restaurant, Red Seven, Lawry's Prime Rib, and others. A variety of premium wines and spirits will also be flowing.

The following night, Saturday, sees the festival's flagship event on the back lot of Universal Studios where some 2,500 guests will indulge in gourmet food tastings from 40 of the finest restaurants around the country. Celebrated chefs like Roy Yamaguchi, Paul Prudhomme, Mark Peel, Nancy Silverton, and Nobu Matsuhisa will prepare specialties. The event also features a huge silent auction where hundreds of upscale items will be auctioned. A live dance band will perform and a dessert and disco lounge will run late.
Sunday night’s event is the Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner hosted by Wolfgang Puck at his Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills. A gourmet six course meal will be served and a live auction will follow.

Schedule:

Friday, September 26 at Red Seven Restaurant, Pacific Design Center, 7-11 PM
Saturday, September 27 at Universal Studios Backlot, 6-11 PM
Sunday, September 28 at Spago Restaurant, Beverly Hills, 6 PM

The American Wine & Food Festival has raised over 22 million dollars since its inception for millions of people who are home bound or otherwise cannot obtain meals for themselves. Volunteers deliver the meals daily. To purchase tickets, visit the official website: www.awff.org

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