Friday, November 14, 2008

Sponsor Welcome Reception

For King & Queen and Grand Marshal Sponsors

The Foundry
333 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504.586.1309

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. A Taste of New Orleans
The King & Queen and Grand Marshal sponsor levels will assemble with the Krewe du Vin for a magnificent welcome reception at our new location.

• Wines by Kosta Browne Winery & Bonny Doon
• Local cuisine showcased by New Orleans Chefs
• Music by Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Gala & Wine Auction

Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70140
504.561.6500

5:30 p.m. Bacchus Reception
Hosted by Chef Emeril Lagasse, chefs de cuisine and sommeliers from his ten restaurants, our distinguished guests are welcomed for festive hors d’oeuvres. The 2008 Event Bacchus Suzie and Paul Frank of Gemstone Vineyard will pour their special Carnivale du Vin cuvee, and Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat will complement with his own special selection.

Music by Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers

7:00 p.m. Krewe du Vin Dinner
Featuring an original menu by:
Chef Mario Batali - Broadbent Selections - Caymus Vineyards - Ferrari-Carano - Chef Emeril Lagasse - Chef Gale Gand - Chef Thomas Keller - Chef Michael Mina - Rubicon Estate - Williams Selyem

8:00 p.m. Seeds of Love Wine Auction
Our wine auction is filled with rare wines and one-of-a-kind lifestyle and culinary experiences. Highly exclusive packages guarantee to tempt the most cultivated of palates and the most seasoned of travelers.

Also featuring the music of the Storyville Stompers brass band.

10:00 p.m. The Royal Red Rocker Sammy Hagar and the Wabos