This year’s Culinary Showcase opens at 6:30 tonight at Fair Park with the following schedule of events. The festivities continue throughout the weekend, so map out some time to sample spirits, cheeses, and Ninny’s Salad with chef David F. Holben of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, chef/owner Janice Provost of Parigi, executive chef Jim Severson of Sevy’s Grill, executive chef Blythe Beck of Central 214, chef Richard Chamberlain of Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House, executive chef David McMillan of Screen Door, Paula Lambert, founder of Mozzarella Company, chef Aaron Staudenmaier of Abacus, and chef/owner Brian C. Luscher of The Grape. The event is FREE, but you must be 21 and show ID to get into the Culinary Showcase.
jump for the full weekend schedule of events…
Friday May 27
7:00 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH WINE PAIRING
Regional Executive Chef David F. Holben of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
Barbecue Spice Rub Chicken with Mango Mojito Chutney
Wine Pairing: Robert Mondavi Private Select
Food & Wine Magazine’s Best Chef winner, David Holben, of Del Frisco’s Steak house demonstrates a tantalizing summer chicken with a Cuban flair.
8:00 p.m. SPIRITS TASTING
Craft Beer Tasting: Fireman’s #4 and Brooklyn Lager
Vodka Tasting: Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka and Deep Eddy Vodka
Tequila Tasting: Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, and Patrón Anejo
*Supplies limited
9:00 p.m. WINE TASTING
Wild Horse Vineyards
*Supplies limited
SATURDAY, MAY 28
11:30 a.m. CULINARY SHOWCASE OPENS
12:00 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION
Chef/Owner Janice Provost of Parigi
Ninny’s Salad
Chef Janice Provost is well known for her farm to table menus at her renowned Dallas restaurant, Parigi. While demonstrating her favorite salad, Janice will share tips on how to navigate the Dallas Farmer’s Market and the secrets to selecting the ripest and most robust locally grown produce.
2:00 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH VODKA PAIRING
Executive Chef Jim Severson of Sevy’s Grill
Red Chile Gulf Shrimp with Mango, Black Bean Salsa & Lime Butter
Vodka Pairing: La Rana Cocktail with Deep Eddy Vodka
Top CIA graduate and chef/owner of Dallas’ classic Sevy’s grill, Jim ‘Sevy’ Severson demonstrates his idea a wonderful afternoon pool-side.
3:00 p.m. SPIRITS TASTING
Craft Beer Tasting: Fireman’s #4
Wine Tasting: Robert Mondavi
Vodka Tasting: Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka and Deep Eddy Vodka
Tequila Tasting: Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, and Patrón Anejo
*Supplies limited
4:00 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH WINE PAIRING
Executive Chef Blythe Beck of Central 214
Slow Braised Pork Ribs with a Peach Mango Slaw
Wine Pairing: Kenwood Yulupa
You won’t want to miss the star of Oxygen’s reality show, The Naughty Kitchen with Blythe Beck, as she cooks up this mouth watering dish with a little bit of naughty.
5:00 p.m. SPIRITS TASTING
Craft Beer Tasting: Brooklyn Lager
Wine Tasting: Estancia
Vodka Tasting: Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka and Deep Eddy Vodka
Tequila Tasting: Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, and Patrón Anejo
*Supplies limited
6:00 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH CRAFT BEER PAIRING
Chef Richard Chamberlain of Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House
Tandori Beef Skewers with Pistachio Couscous
Craft Beer Pairing: Sierra Nevada
Co-author of the Healthy Beef Cook Book, Richard Chamberlain will demonstrate how to combine flavors to create a most savory and satisfying beef dishes.
7:30 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH WINE PAIRING
Executive Chef David McMillan of Screen Door
Low Country Shrimp & Grits
A high-brow spin on traditional southern comfort food you won’t soon forget.
Wine Pairing: Clos La Chance Chardonnay
Five Star Chef and artist, David McMillan puts high-brow spin on traditional southern comfort food you won’t soon forget.
9:00 p.m. SPIRITS TASTING
Craft Beer Tasting: Harpoon UFO White
Vodka Tasting: Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka and Deep Eddy Vodka
Tequila Tasting: Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, and Patrón Anejo
*Supplies limited
SUNDAY, MAY 29
12:00 p.m. CULINARY SHOWCASE OPENS
12:30 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION
Paula Lambert, Founder of The Mozzarella Company
Bruschetta with Goat Cheese Ratatouille, Mozzarella, Yellow Tomato and Watermelon Salad
World renowned Dallas Cheese Maker, Paula Lambert, will feature her award winning handmade cheeses prepared in dishes with the Texas’ spring bounty.
1:30 p.m. SPIRITS TASTING
Craft Beer Tasting: Brooklyn Lager
Wine Tasting: Robert Mondavi
Vodka Tasting: Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka and Deep Eddy Vodka
Tequila Tasting: Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, and Patrón Anejo
*Supplies limited
2:30 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH CRAFT BEER PAIRING
Chef Aaron Staudenmaier of Abacus
“Bacon & Eggs” with Niman Ranch Chipotle Bacon
Craft Beer Pairing: Fireman’s #4
One of Dallas’ favorite and most talented young chefs, Aaron Staudenmair, takes an elegant approach to a classic dish, you will want to serve at your next dinner party.
3:30 p.m. SPIRITS TASTING AND SPECIAL WINE TASTING
Pairing Wine & Cheese with Paula Lambert, Founder of The Mozzarella Company
Wine Tasting: Estancia Wine
Craft Beer Tasting: Harpoon UFO White
Vodka Tasting: Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka and Deep Eddy Vodka
Tequila Tasting: Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, and Patrón Anejo
*Supplies limited
4:30 p.m. CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH WINE PAIRING
Chef/Owner Brian C. Luscher of The Grape
Sautéed Texas Redfish with Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Avocado & Crab
Wine Pairing: Merryvale Starmont
Join Brian Luscher, celebrated chef/owner of one Dallas’ most popular neighborhood eateries, as he demonstrates expert techniques for preparing these Texas staples.
5:30 p.m. SPIRITS TASTING
Vodka Tasting: Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka and Deep Eddy Vodka
Tequila Tasting: Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, and Patrón Anejo
*Supplies limited
