Tyler Florence (Tyler's Ultimate) and Elizabeth Falkner (Top Chef Masters) team up against SF Chefs 2009 opponents Jennifer Biesty (Top Chef) and Chris Cosentino (Iron Chef)to win over lauded food experts. Watch the kitchen heat up as judges author Georgeanne Brennan, Sunset’s Margot True and San Francisco Chronicle’s Lynne Bennett determine which dynamic culinary duo will take home the prize. “Eye on the Bay”’s Liam Mayclem hosts..

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Back by popular demand! Masters of the Mary, H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir and Greg Lindgen of Rye and Rye on the Road, are back to create another round of innovative Bloody Mary's. Watch as they demo new riffs on the classic. Learn from the experts about the importance of balance, flavor and ingredients. Then make your own at our extensive Bloody Mary Bar with a selection of hot sauces.

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Scott Hocker (Tasting Table) moderates as famed bi-coastal restaurateur Drew Nieporent joins New York’s recently named Best Chef (James Beard Awards 2010) Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park) and the creativity-pushing, pioneering David Burke (also James Beard Awards Best Chef nominee) in the East Coast corner. Hailing from the West are San Francisco’s globetrotting culinary inspiration, Mourad Lahlou (Aziza), two Michelin star chef Douglas Keane (Cyrus) and acclaimed Laurence Jossel (Nopa), chef/owner of restaurants that embody the local cuisine, in a conversation about American food. As longtime culinary rivals, San Francisco and New York have enjoyed various food revolutions that all positively contribute to national cuisine. Join some of those at the forefront of food, the traveled and knowing industry experts, as they dig deeper into a controversial, culinary-driven dialogue.

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Cheese, wine, pairing tips and a complimentary copy of Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials is not a bad way to start the day. As Laura Werlin (author, Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials) explains, "experience tells us that there are natural partners in certain wines and cheeses." Join Laura, Christie Dufault, Instructor at the Culinary Institute of America and Sommelier at RN74, and fifth generation winemaker Karl Wente of Wente Vineyards to find out why certain go-to pairings work every time.

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From elegant Albarino to macho Garnacha, Lodi is letting loose with a fun new take on signature Spanish grapes. Come taste the Latin side of Lodi with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and Jon Bonnè, Wine Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Wines to be tasted:
Alta Mesa Vineyards Verdelho
Bokisch Vineyards Garnacha Blanca
Bokisch Vineyards Albarino
Harney Lane Winery Albarino
Bokisch Vineyards Graciano
Bokisch Vineyards Garnacha
Cosentino Winery Tempranillo
Harney Lane Winery Tempranillo

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