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CIA Series - Seasons In The Wine Country

CIA Series - Seasons In The Wine Country

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CIA Series - Seasons In The Wine Country
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Culinary Institute of America…… Ultimate Culinary Weekend Series

3 days | 2 nights
Pricing: $2,386* (For Two People, Double Occupancy)
Availability: Please See Available Dates Below

Package includes:

  • 2 Nights, Westin Verasa Napa - One Bedroom Suite
  • Seasons In The Wine Country Hands-On Cooking Workshop for 2
  • 7-Course Chef’s Table Dining Adventure at La Toque for 2
  • Cave Tour & Barrel Tasting with Small Bites for 2
* Plus taxes and/or resort fees. Rates based on availability
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CIA Series - Seasons In The Wine Country
The Culinary Institute of America is the recognized leader in culinary education for both professional chefs…and food enthusiasts.  No matter which program you choose, you’ll have the unequaled experience of learning from skilled and passionate instructors who know the food and wine world inside and out.  Your culinary instructors have worked in some of the world’s finest establishments, earned industry awards, and emerged victorious from countless international culinary competitions.  And while their industry experience is varied, they all share a common passion for food – a passion they’re committed to nurturing in you.  Your culinary weekend in Napa Valley not only includes a day of professional, hands-on cooking classes, but you’ll also spend an evening dining on Chef Ken Frank’s 7-Course Chef’s Table seasonal menu prepared just for you.

AVAILABLE 2012 DATES:
Everyday Cooking at Home (Feb 17 – 19, May 4 – 6) | Everyday Grilling (Jun 1 – 3, Aug 3 – 5) |Gourmet Meals in Minutes  (Feb 17 – 19, Mar 2 – 4, May 18 – 20) | Flavors of Italy (Feb 17 – 19, May 2 – 4, Aug 3 – 5) | Seasons in the Wine Country (Mar 2 – 4, Apr 13 – 15, May 18 – 20, Jul 20 – 22, Aug 3 – 5) 

 

Westin Verasa Napa

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The Westin Verasa is adjacent to the Napa River in Napa. The boutiques, restaurants and shops of Oxbow Public Market are one block from the hotel. The Westin Verasa lobby is designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, stone columns and contemporary furniture. On-site the lobby bar serves wines and cocktails and La Toque Restaurant features a French-inspired prix fixe menu. The hotel includes a fitness center, outdoor pool and bocce courts. The pool area is styled with palm trees, surrounded by cabanas and lounge chairs with an adjacent courtyard with a fire pit and sitting areas. Guestrooms at the Westin Verasa feature Westin Heavenly beds with luxury linens. Most rooms offer patios or balconies.
Seasons In The Wine Country Hands-On Cooking Workshop

Seasons In The Wine Country Hands-On Cooking Workshop

For decades, California’s fertile Napa Valley has been home to people who craft food and wine, from farmers and artisans to winemakers and chefs. In this (5-Hour) class, the flavors of the Napa Valley and the expertise of chefs and wine professionals from the CIA at Greystone will bring the spirit of wine country into your kitchen. You’ll learn cooking techniques, wine pairings, and how to create dishes born of the seasons of the vineyard, bringing the spirit of wine country cooking to your table no matter where you live. As a participant in this class, you will receive a CIA logo apron and a copy of “Seasons in the Wine Country: Recipes from The Culinary Institute at Greystone.”
7-Course Chef’s Table Dining Adventure at La Toque

7-Course Chef’s Table Dining Adventure at La Toque

Napa Valley is becoming as well known for its food as for its wine, and this becomes apparent when dining on the masterful creations from celebrity chef Ken Frank. For the ultimate in La Toque dining, you will be served the Chef’s Table featuring a seven course tasting menu that showcases La Toque classics as well as the current flights of Chef Ken Frank’s imagination – all crafted with seasonal flavors from the best local purveyors, and highlighted by a touch of culinary hedonism.
Cave Tour & Barrel Tasting with Small Bites

Cave Tour & Barrel Tasting with Small Bites

Come and experience when fine wine, spectacular architecture, moving music and delicious food all come together. This is a wine experience, not just a tasting! Walking along the elegant chandelier-lined cave, you will learn the history of wine while tasting out of the finest French and American oak barrels. Following the tour, finish off the experience with additional bottled wine tastings paired with rare meats and cheeses and a delicious chocolate and port pairing.
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