Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert

PALM DESERT, CA—Kicking off Friday, March 27, 2015 and continuing through Sunday, March 29, the fifth annual Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert will create a culinary oasis in the desert with a series of live cooking demonstrations from some of the country’s most celebrated culinary personalities, wine seminars, and two days of Grand Tastings with samplings from over 50 restaurants and 80 premium wineries and spirits purveyors.

Adding to the excitement— and for the first time in its history—the festival is introducing a powerhouse, all- female lineup for its annual James Beard Luncheon. Titled the “Salute to Women,” the four-course luncheon will feature several James Beard-recognized chefs, including Cat Cora, Gale Gand, Lulu Powers, and Brooke Williamson each serving a course. The chefs will additionally each host a live culinary demo, offering attendees insight into how to recreate their recipe at home. In an effort to support the culinary community that makes this annual event possible, the Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert will donate a portion of the luncheon proceeds—including from its live auction—to the Friends of James Beard Foundation, which raises scholarship funds for culinary students.

 Schedule of 2015 Events

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015

JAMES BEARD GOURMET LUNCHEON – A SALUTE TO WOMEN • 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.