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Dc Program 06 7 th Annual NEW PORT MANSIONS WINE & FOOD FESTI VAL Supporting Historic Preservation in Newport Presenting Sponsor Marble House SEPTEMBER 21=23, 2012 Marble House, The Elms & Rosecliff Newport, Rhode Island NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org ©2012 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times. Different models. Same longing. Experience every form of Porsche performance. Porsche of Warwick 1517 A Bald Hill Road Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 821-1501 www.warwick.porschedealer.com Porsche recommends Welcome WELCOME TO THE NEWPORT MANSIONS WINE & F OOD FESTIVAL . It’s hard to believe that we’re already in our 7 th year, and how far we’ve come in that short time! Thanks to the support of all of you, this event has become one of the most anticipated and sophisticated wine and food festivals on the East Coast, not only because of its content, but because of its unique and spectacular seaside setting here in Newport. This year we are excited to welcome Chef Emeril Lagasse, who makes his first-ever appearance at our Festival, and also to be renewing acquaintances with old friend Chef Jacques Pépin and his daughter Claudine. Emeril and the Pépins will be cooking during the weekend Grand Tastings, as well as greeting guests and signing cookbooks. Each year, we have added new dimensions and activities to the Festival, and this year is certainly no exception. Some of you will be fortunate enough to enjoy an exclusive brunch with the Pépins at Marble House Saturday morning. And for the connoisseurs among our guests, we offer for the first time a Collectible Wine Dinner, taking place Saturday night at The Elms. We are incredibly grateful to all of the sponsors, vendors and exhibitors who make it possible for us to present this Festival, which supports historic preservation in Newport. All proceeds from this three-day event help the Preservation Society to ensure that Marble House, Rosecliff, The Elms and the other Newport Mansions—including a total of 7 National Historic Landmarks— are restored, preserved and maintained for the continued enjoyment and education of more than 800,000 visitors every year. In this unique and historic setting, we bring you hundreds of fine wines, great food, and the opportunity to talk to the winemakers one-on-one, learn new recipes from your favorite chefs, make new friends, and simply enjoy a remarkable and relaxing three-day experience. We are grateful for your attendance, and while you are here, we hope that you will take the time to visit some of our other properties and experience all that Newport has to offer at this beautiful time of year. Trudy Coxe CEO and Executive Director The Preservation Society of Newport County The Preservation Society of Newport County 3 Prou sponsor of th NEWPORT MANSIONS 7TH ANNUAL WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL EAT NOW. Roa Later. Fact:9dYkcYak)(([geeall]\lgkmklYafYZadalq%alk]n]f[gfklalmlagfYddqeYf\Yl]\& And now Alaska seafood*`YkZ]]faf\]h]f\]fldq[]jlaÚ]\lgl`]Mfal]\FYlagfk>gg\ Yf\9_ja[mdlmj]Gj_YfarYlagf >9G!;g\]g^;gf\m[l^gjJ]khgfkaZd]>ak`]ja]k& Act:D]Yjfegj]YZgml9dYkcYkkmklYafYZadalqhjY[la[]kYf\Úf\\]da[agmkj][ah]kZq ® I \gofdgY\af_gmj;GGCAL>JGR=F 9hh^gjaH`gf]'aHY\gj9f\jga\9hhda[Ylagf& M S A 2 1 0 "KYdegf$`YdaZml$ZdY[c[g\$[jYZhgddg[c& 2 © ;mjj]fldqmf\]jYkk]kke]fl2[g\ Thank You The Preservation Society of Newport County gratefully acknowledges the support of the organizations that make this event possible. PRESENTING SPONSOR : EVENT SPONSORS : SUPPORTING SPONSORS : ® MEDIA SPONSORS : 6 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival • www.NewportMansionsWineandFood.org Become a Member Today & Give the Gift of Membership A sampling of benefits… · Free and unlimited admission to regular tours at all houses and properties · Free or discounted admission to lectures and special events · 10% discount in all Newport Mansions Stores · Opportunity to rent Rosecliff for a private function Exclusive! Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Half-Price Gift Membership Sale Stop by Booth 25 at today’s Grand Tasting. Preservation Society members can purchase an unlimited number of gift memberships for family and friends at half the price. Not a member? Simply purchase your full price membership today and take advantage of this great offer! Offer valid September only. Half Price Gift Membership offer not available again until November 15. REGULAR PRICE GIFT PRICE Individual $50 $25 Dual $75 $37.50 Household $90 $45 For details, 401- 847-1000 ext. 111 www.NewportMansions.org NOVEMBER 2-11, 2012 Prepare your taste buds for mouthwatering menus this season! Enjoy special events including cooking classes, culinary walking tours, and affordable palate pleasing lodging packages. Here’s a great way to experience a new restaurant or visit an old favorite, and with these prices, it’s easy on the wallet! Choose from more than 50 restaurants offering 3-course $16 lunches and $30 dinners A Program of GoNewportRestaurantWeek.comG p Restaurants & Caterers Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Jamestown Fish 401-521-3333 401-423-3474 www.aspirerestaurant.com www.jamestownfishri.com 311 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 14 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, RI Blackstone Caterers Local 121 401-848-2030 401-272-2121 www.blackstonecaterers.com www.local121.com P.O. Box 69, Newport, RI 121 Washington Street, Providence, RI Castle Hill Matunuck Oyster Bar 401-849-3885 401-783-4202 www.castlehillinn.com www.rhodyoysters.com 590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 629 Succotash Rd., South Kingstown, RI David Burke Prime MUSE by Jonathan Cartwright 860-312-8753 at Vanderbilt Grace www.davidburkeprime.com 401-846-6200 39 Norwich-Westerly Road, Mashantucket, CT www.vanderbiltgrace.com 41 Mary Street, Newport, RI Delicatessen 212-226-0211 Ocean House www.delicatessennyc.com 401-584-7000 54 Prince Street, New York, NY www.oceanhouseri.com 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, RI DeWolf Tavern 401-254-2005 Plantation Catering of Newport www.dewolftavern.com 401-846-4794 259 Thames Street, Bristol, RI www.plantationcateringofnewport.com P.O. Box 471, Newport, RI Eleven Forty-Nine Restaurant 401-578-2095 Regency Caterers/Windward Restaurant www.elevenfortyninerestaurant.com 401-851-3384 1149 Division Street, Warwick, RI www.regencycaterersnewport.com 1 Goat Island, Newport, RI Farmstead/La Laiterie 401-274-7177 Russell Morin Fine Catering www.Farmsteadinc.com 888-552-7822 184-188 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI www.morins.com 174 Bellevue Avenue, Suite 206, Newport, RI Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen 401-849-7778 Spiced Pear at The Chanler at Cliff Walk www.flukewinebar.com 401-847-2244 41 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, RI www.thechanler.com 117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI The Preservation Society of Newport County 9 Belgium is renowned for its vibrant and diverse beer culture. A rich tradition of culinary invention and improvisation, combined with centuries of brewing passion and expertise, helped craft a stunning variety of beer styles enjoyed around the world. Leffe Blonde was first brewed in 1240 by the monks of Abbaye de Notre Dame de Leffe in Belgium. A spicy, faintly clove-like aroma is balanced by Leffe's creamy body and restrained dry finish. Stella Artois' rich brewing heritage dates back to 1366 in Leuven, Belgium, where it was first brewed to celebrate the holiday season. Traditional malted barley and the highest quality European hops give Stella Artois its full flavor and delicately crisp finish. Hoegaarden is the Original Belgian Wheat Beer, dating back to the 15th Century. A naturally cloudy beer, Hoegaarden features a secret to its refreshing flavor and spicy nose: real Curaçao orange peel and a dash of coriander. Always Enjoy Responsibly. © 2012 Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A., Stella Artois® Beer, Lee® Blonde Ale and Hoegaarden® Beer, Imported by Import Brands Alliance, St. Louis, MO T 10 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival • www .New portMansio nsWinea ndFood.org 4.25x3.25 Celebrity Chef Demonstration Schedule Hosted by Michaela Johnson & Mary Larsen of WPRI-TV's “The Rhode Show” SATURDAY – S EPTEMBER 22 SUNDAY – S EPTEMBER 23 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Roseann Tully, CEO & Founder, Jake Rojas, Tallulah on Thames Intermezzo Magazine 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Emeril Lagasse, “Emeril’s Table” Jacques & Claudine Pépin, “Essential Pépin” 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kevin King, Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen Matt Jennings, Farmstead & La Laiterie 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jonathan Cartwright, MUSE at Karsten Hart, Castle Hill Vanderbilt Grace & White Barn Inn Restaurant Book Signings Newport Mansions Store SATURDAY , S EPTEMBER 22 SUNDAY , S EPTEMBER 23 1:15 p.m. Leslie Sbrocco, “Thirsty Girl” 1:15 p.m. Ben Howkins The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide Real Men Drink Port... 2:15 p.m. Jacques & Claudine Pépin and Ladies Do Too! Essential Pépin 2:15 p.m. Emeril Lagasse 3:15 p.m. Jonathan Pogash Emeril’s Kicked Up Sandwiches Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide and Farm to Fork 3:15 p.m. Jordan Mackay Secrets of the Sommeliers See You On Facebook! Visit Booth 25 and our photographer will take your picture and post it on Facebook. The Preservation Society of Newport County 11 ® BUITONI is a registered trademark owned by Société des Produit Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. CREATE AN ITALIAN MASTERPIECE ANITALIAN CREATE Formaggi Agnolotti fi rewarding part is tasting it. Especially a bite of decadent Quattro ofdecadentQuattro Especiallyabite part it. istasting rewarding Grana Padano, Parmesan, custom Ricotta and Fontina cheeses. cheeses. Fontina and Ricotta custom Parmesan, Padano, Grana Sure, Buitoni Sure, Find this inspired creation in the refrigerated section.
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