- The Albany Barn
- Albany Center Gallery
- Albany Institute of History & Art
- Albany Pro Musica
- Capital Repertory Theatre
- Irish American Heritage Museum
- Park Playhouse
Here's a sampling of what is being planned:
Signature Chefs
Ten chefs with strong local presence will headline the closing grand gala reception and dinner and participate in the grand tastings on January 18-19. They are:
- A.J. Jayapal of the Mallozzi Family Restaurants
- Brian Molino of Prime Business Dining
- Dale Miller of Sperry's
- Dominique Brialy of The Epicurean Bistro & Wine Bar
- Jaime Oritz of Angelo's 677 Prime
- Jim Rua of Cafe Capriccio
- Jonathan Crean of Kelsey's at The Albany Hotel
- Mark Graham of Max London's
- Ric Orlando of the New World Bistro Bar
- Yono Purnomo of Yono's and dp: An American Brasserie
Executive chefs from throughout the Capital compete for a place on the 2014 Signature Chef Team. They will compete in real-time during the Saturday Grand Tasting in a mystery-basket style event. The chefs selected for the event:
- Marla Ortega of Illium Café & Wine Bar, Troy,
- Brady Duhame of Angelo's Prime Bar + Grill, Clifton Park
- Brian Bowden, formerly of Creo
- Giovanni S. Moria of Gio Culinary Studio, Voorheesville
- John Grizzaffi of Garden Bistro 24 , Colonie
- Rachel Mabb of Bitches Kitchen catering, Albany
Fifty chefs from the region will be featured throughout the Festival in the Friday and Saturday Grand Tastings and seminars.
Rising Star Chefs
Chefs were nominated in September and October through timesunion.com, the category sponsor. They had to meet at least two of the following criteria:
Chef/owner of a restaurant in operation less than two years.
Chef using innovative food production techniques (such as molecular gastronomy).
First-time executive chef or executive sous chef.
Chef demonstrating commitment to community service.
Chef demonstrating originality and creativity in menu design
Chef who promotes and utilizes local produce and ingredients when possible.
The chefs who were selected are:
- Alex Ursprung of Yono's, Albany
- Brendan Horn of Jack's Oyster House, Albany
- Zach Welton of New World Bistro Bar, Albany
- Chris Faraci of Carmen's Cafe, Troy
- Michael Pallozzi of Carney's Tavern, Ballston Lake
- Mike Mastrantuono of Milestone Restaurant & Bar, Glenmont
- Apothic
- Johnnie Walker
- Bacardi Rums
- Jose Cuervo Especial Silver
- Banfi
- Joseph Carr Wines
- Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
- Ketel One Oranje Vodka
- Bearboat
- Kobrand
- Beaulieu Vineyards
- Korbel
- Bonterra Vineyards (Organic)
- Laetitia Winery
- Bridlewood Estate Winery
- LaGioioso
- Bushmills
- La Marca Prosecco
- Captain Morgan Lime Bite
- Las Rocas de San Alejandro
- Casa Lapostolle
- Louis M. Martini Winery
- Cazadores Tequila
- Macallan Scotch
- Chambord Vodka
- Markus Molitor
- Ciroc Coconut Vodka
- Martin Codax Wines
- Citadel
- Martini & Rossi
- Corzo Tequila
- Maso Canali
- Da Vinci Wines
- Moet Chandon
- Dewar's Family of Scotch Whiskeys
- Newton Vineyard
- Redwood Creek
- Piper Heidsieck
- Fetzer Vineyards
- Piper Sonoma
- Finlandia Vodka
- Remy Martin Cognacs
- Five Rivers Ranch
- Sanctuary
- Fox Run
- Schmitt Sohne
- Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky
- Schloss Vollrads
- Grand Marnier
- Silver Oak
- Grey Goose Vodka
- Son Miguel Gascon
- Heck Estates
- Sonoma Cutrer
- Highland Park Scotch
- Southern Comfort
- Jack Daniels Family of Whiskey's
- Sterling Vineyards
- Vintwood
- William Hill Estate Winery
- Woodford Reserve
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Richard Lovrich writes:
ReplyDeleteSupporting the Arts has never been more enjoyable. If there are still any seats left for the Gala, do yourselves a favor and scoop them up.Great food, wine and company.