Burke’s first executive chef post was at the River Café in New York City, where he earned three stars from The New York Times. Since then, he’s opened several restaurants: the acclaimed davidburke & donatella; David Burke at Bloomingdale’s; David Burke’s Primehouse, his first Chicago steakhouse; David Burke Fromagerie in Rumson, New Jersey; and most recently, David Burke Las Vegas, in the Venetian Resort Casino, Las Vegas. He’s also the inventor of many groundbreaking products and techniques including Pastrami Salmon™, flavored oils, tuna tartare, GourmetPops™ (gourmetpops.com), and Flavor Sprays—named one of the top 100 inventions of the year by Time Magazine. Burke’s first cookbook, Cooking with David Burke was published in 1995, and his second, David Burke’s New American Classics launched in 2006. David Burke Prime and Burke in the Box opened at the Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods in Summer 2008.
4TH ANNUAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL - MORE THAN 40 CELEBRATED CHEFS AND WINE & SPIRITS EXPERTS
Michael Schlow is one of the leading chefs in America and is considered by many to be Boston’s best chef and restaurateur. He is the chef and co-owner of four wildly popular and successful restaurants, Radius, Via Matta, Alta Strada, and Great Bay, and is the recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: Northeast,” the prestigious Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence and Santé Magazine’s, “Chef of the Year”. He makes numerous national TV appearances and is the author of It’s About Time. Schlow opened his second Alta Strada, an authentic, exciting Italian restaurant and wine bar at MGM Grand at Foxwoods in May of 2008.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 GRAND TASTING - Enjoy fine wines and spirits at this festive walk-around tasting. Award-winning chefs from the region will serve their signature dishes and local purveyors will showcase exquisite chocolates, baked goods and more. Ticket price: $95 and includes all food, beverage and taxes.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 BON BON BOOGIE BASH - An after party like no other! A late night bash filled with plenty of sweets, spirits and music to dance the night away. Ticket price: $75 and includes all dessert, beverage and taxes.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 GRAND TASTING - Enjoy fine wines and spirits at this festive walk-around tasting. Award-winning chefs from the region will serve their signature dishes and local purveyors will showcase exquisite chocolates, baked goods and more. Ticket price is $125 and includes all food, beverage and taxes. Also includes admission to the Celebrity Chef demonstrations and Book Signings scheduled for Sunday.
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