FALL FESTIVAL OF FOOD & BEVERAGES
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 at the IRVINE MARRIOTT HOTEL
18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, 92612
FOLLOWING IS THE EVENT PROGRAM
FALL FESTIVAL of FOOD & BEVERAGES QR PROGRAM to showcase the 2023 Station participants.
A special thank you to our Honorary Event Chairpersons:
* Bobby Clark, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions
* Sandra Gallegos - Food 4 Less
* Seth Cohn - Ralphs Grocery Company
* James Fortescue - AM/PM
And to many companies whose support made this Fall Festival event successful. Thank you!
Please see lower portion of this document for information about the 2024 BEVERAGE INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
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The evening opens at 5:30pm until 7:30pm in the CATALINA BALLROOM and PATIO where the following Specialty Hand Crafted Cocktails will be showcased at stations listed below.
Enjoy live music on the patio, sip amazing cocktails, view fabulous opportunity baskets and try your luck to win a Mystery Cork Pull! Opportunity chances sold only in the Catalina Ballroom. Sales close at 7:30.
SPECIALTY DRINK STATIONS - Catalina Ballroom & Patio
BACARDI - Ballroom Station #6
BEAM HOUSE OF SUNTORY - Ballroom Station #4
Showcasing House of Suntory Products
BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE CALIFORNIA - Patio Station # 9
Showcasing Chatham Imports
1) Michter's Single Barrel Boulevardier (Single Barrel Rye, Foro Rosso Vermouth, Italian Red Bitters)
2) Palomas de Misterios (Los Siete Misterio Doba Yej Mezcal, Fresh Lime Juice, Grapefruit Soda)
BROWN FORMAN BEVERAGES - Ballroom Station #3
1) JACK Bonded Rye Old Fashioned
2) Diplomatico Rum Mojito
CAMPARI AMERICA - Patio Station # 8
1) Campari Negroni on the Rocks
2) Negroni Sbagliato on the Rocks
CASA DRAGONES TEQUILA - Patio Station # 7
1) Midnight Ponche on the Rocks
2) Dragones Rocks with a Twist
PERNOD-RICARD: CODIGO - Ballroom Station # 1
Codigo Tequila Rosa Paloma on the Rocks.
PERNOD-RICARD SKREWBALL PEANUT BUTTER WHISKEY - Ballroom Station # 2
Skrewball Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Whiskey in a Martini glass.
TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA - Ballroom Station #5
1) Tito's Mule
2) Tito's Sparkling Greyhound
WM GRANT & SONS - Patio Station #10
showcasing Glenfiddich
1) Rusty Nail: Glenfiddich 12 year Single Malt Scotch and Drambuie Liqueur
2) Glenfiddich 18-year Scotch on the Rocks
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FESTIVITIES Continue at 7:30pm in the GRAND BALLROOM:
Wine, Beer and Food stations are paired with delicious culinary bites created by local Restaurants and Chefs. Select Open-Seating at Tables for Ten, or move between High and Low Cocktail Tables scattered throughout the ballroom. Your Complimentary guest wine glass awaits at ballroom entrance. Enjoy Live on-stage music, and gather your guests at the PHOTO opportunity station for FUN 360 degree memories of the evening!
*We kindly ask that you DO NOT remove centerpieces from tables other than the one you are seated.
CULINARY and BEVERAGE PAIRINGS: As you enter the ballroom you receive a complimentary tasting glass. Then Start your Moveable Feast wherever you wish at station numbers listed next to companies below. Station 1 begins to LEFT of the entrance door and continues around the ballroom.
BOSTON BEER COMPANY - Station #5
SAM ADAMS OCTOBERFEST and ANGRY ORCHARD CRISP APPLE BEERS paired with a delicious display of German Cuisine.
GLOBE Restaurant: 1928 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa 92627
BROWN FORMAN BEVERAGES - Station #3
SONOMA-CUTRER VINEYARDS and HANNAH'S RESTAURANT & BAR
1) 2021 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay paired with Cabernet braised Short Ribs with Truffle Mashed Potatoes.
2) '21 Pinot Noir paired Crispy Crab Cakes and Caviar.
Hannah's Restaurant: Dave Hannah: 22195 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita.
CONSTELLATION BRANDS - Station #4
BOOKER VINEYARD WINES paired with CULINARY INNOVATIONS
1) My Favorite Neighbor '21 Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Lamb and Wild Mushroom Polpette
2) My Favorite Neighbor '21 Chardonnay paired with Scallop Crudo and Creamy Pomegranate Aioli
Culinary Innovation: Chef Paul Squicciarini: 1202 McGaw Avenue, Irvine CA 92614
EVATON - Station #2
1) Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande '19 from Portugal
2) Sandeman 10 Year Tawny Port paired with Butternut Ravioli and Homestyle Lasagna with Artichoke, Cheese and Chicken
HAPPY DAD HARD SELTZER - Station #8
Paired with cuisine from 21 OCEANFRONT, Newport Beach
1) Grape Raspberry paired with Maryland Style Mini Crab Cake
2) Fruit Punch paired with Goat Cheese Crostini
21 Oceanfront, Chef Pete Levonian. 2100 Oceanfront, NB
PALM BAY INTERNATIONAL - Station #10
SALENTEIN Wines paired with Brisketini from NEWPORT RIB COMPANY
1) Salentein Numina Red Blend '2019
2) Salentein Uco Valley Premium Malbec
Chef John Ursini, Newport Rib Company
2196 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
STRATUS WINE & SPIRITS - Station #9
paired with cuisine from GOLDEN WEST FOOD GROUP
1) '22 Duck Hunter, Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc paired with Scallop Ceviche in a Cone Shaped Tortilla.
2) '18 Iris Sonoma County Pinot Noir paired with Chocolate Ice Cream, Fudge Swirls and Vanilla Wafer in a Bowl.
Chef Isaac Flores, Golden West Food Group
4401 S. Downey Road, Vernon, CA 90058
The WINE GROUP - Station #6
paired with cuisine from the Irvine Marriott Hotel
1) Chloe Sauvignon Blanc paired with Shrimp Tostada, Avocado Mousse, Espelette Oil, Cilantro and Wasabi.
2) Imagery Pinot Noir paired with Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Flat Bread, Onion Jam Pecan Streusel and Honey Balsamic Glaze.
Marriott Executive Chef: Martin Alcala
TREASURY WINE ESTATES Americas - Station #1
PENFOLDS Wines paired with cuisine from IT'S GRAZY.
1) Penfolds '21 Bin 28 Shiraz paired with Smoked Gouda
2) Penfolds '19 Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz paired with Cheddar Cheese.
Chef Frida Coronado: itsgrazey@gmail.com
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THANK YOU TO THE COMPANIES WHO SUPPORTED FALL FESTIVAL THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE SPIRITS and FOOD BEVERAGE BALLROOMS, AND GENEROUS DONATIONS TO THE OPPORTUNITY BASKETS AND MYSTERY CORK PULL OPPORTUNITIES.
* BOSTON BEER COMPANY * BROWN FORMAN BEVERAGES * CONSTELLATION BRANDS & CONSTELLATION WINE & SPIRITS * HAPPY DAD HARD SELTZER * BACARDI USA * BEAM SUNTORY * PALM BAY INTERNATIONAL * STRATUS WINE & SPIRITS * TREASURY WINE ESTATES * THE WINE GROUP * EVATON * TITO'S HANDMDE VODKA * SKREWBALL PEANUT BUTTER WHISKEY * PERNOD RICARD * CODIGO TEQUILA * WM GRANT & SONS * BREAKTHRU BEVERAGES * CAMPARI AMERICA * CASA DRAGONES TEQUILA * BLOOMERS FROSE * KENDALL JACKSON WINERY * TABLAS CREEK * OPOLO WINERY * MATANZAS CREEK * CONECUH BRANDS LLC* DON & SONS * REMY COINTREAU * REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CO-USA * MARTIN RAY WINERY * THOMAS ALLEN VINEYARDS * AVELEDA * DAMN RIGHT COCKTAILS * CASA AZUL SPIRITS * CINCORO * FISHBOWL SPIRITS * HARTFORD WINERY * CAMBRIA WINERY * LA CREMA WINERY * SOUTHERN GLAZIER WINE & SPIRITS * BOGLE FAMILY WINE CELLARS * LUXURY SPIRITS INTERNATIONAL* ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS * CUTWATER SPIRITS * HOPE FAMILY WINES * PROVENANCE VINEYARDS * BRASSFIELD ESTATE WINERY * CAYMUS VINEYARDS*
Proceeds from this event has helped the Christermon Foundation award 7.5 million dollars in college scholarships to children and/or grandchildren of individuals who are employed full time with a California licensed beverage company.
THE 2024 BEVERAGE INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applications and details available at www.christermon.com. Three separate programs for candidates: 1) 2024 high school graduates heading to a 4-year university, Fall, 2024 2) 2024 community college transfer students heading to a four-year university Fall '24, and 3) industry members seeking a post-graduate degree are now available at our website. The program will close to additional candidates February 15, 2024.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FROM $3,000 TO $10,000.
Please visit www.christermon.com to learn more!
CHRISTERMON FOUNDATION: 501C - Non Profit ID: 33-0262226
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