Begun in 2006 as a series of intimate, word-of-mouth chef gatherings at restaurants all across South Florida, Chefs Club Miami – now boasting a membership of more than 30 of the town’s culinary innovators and restaurant industry honchos – is proud to announce its recent partnership with Whole Foods Market. To celebrate that partnership and the beautiful Coral Gables location’s two-year anniversary, the members of Chefs Club Miami are turning out for a series of exclusive events at the store. Free and open to the public, these Chefs Club events are the perfect way for novice chefs, foodies and burgeoning gourmets to get up close and personal with some of the area’s top chefs. Schedule breakdown is below:
Saturday, September 19, 2009, starting at 1:00 pm
Whole Foods Market is proud to welcome the chefs of Chefs Club Miami for an interactive day filled with food and fun. Attend demos from some of South Florida’s top chefs or join us for a ‘Meet the Chefs’ food tasting in the café. This intimate, interactive event gives you the opportunity to ask the chef’s questions, taste their food and learn first hand the tricks-of-the-trade. Please note: Registration is required and space is limited for Chefs Club events.
1:00 pm: Cooking Demonstration with Chef Michael Jacobs of MediterAsia Catering & Consulting.
2:00 pm: Meet the Chefs – Giancarla Bodoni of Escopazzo, Giorgio Rapicavoli of The Anglers and Sean Brasel of Meat Market.
Attendees will be able to interact with chefs, ask questions and taste some of their delicious creations. Note: This event takes place in the café.
3:30 pm: Chef Demonstration with Chef Sean Bernal of the Oceanaire Seafood Room.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:00 pm
2nd Annual Culinary Clash with Chef Cindy Hutson and Chef Clay Conley and 5% Day to Benefit Junior League of Miami’s Step Up to the Plate Program
Back by popular demand, our Iron Chef-inspired battle has joined forces with Chefs Club Miami to add some extra heat to the competition! This years Culinary Clash will feature Chef Cindy Hutson of Ortanique on the Mile going up against Chef Clay Conley of Azul at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. These friends and rivals will battle it out with only one hour to complete three (3) original dishes all containing a secret ingredient. Each dish will be judged by our panel of judges: Sean Bernal, executive chef of the Oceanaire Seafood Room; food blogger Jackie Sayet and Russ Benblatt, executive marketing coordinator of Whole Foods Market Florida Region. Who will win this year’s title? You’ll have to join us to find out! In addition, all day Wednesday, September 23, 5% of the days net sales will be donated to Junior League of Miami’s Step Up to the Plate program. The Step Up to the Plate program works with local Girl Scouts and their families to provide education, advocacy and hands-on training on food and their health. The project explores the many issues that are strands in the web of the complex food system and also covers topics that include: community, culture, history, manufacturing, nutrition and the role of advertising. As a special thank you to customers on September 23rd, members of the Junior League Miami will be on hand to bag groceries and thank customers for coming out to support the Step Up to the Plate program.
Saturday, September 26, 2009, starting at 1:00 pm
Whole Foods Market is proud to welcome the Chefs Club of Miami for an interactive day filled with food and fun. Attend demos from some of South Florida’s top chefs or join us for a ‘Meet the Chefs’ food tasting in the café. This intimate, interactive event gives you the opportunity to ask the chef’s questions, taste their food and learn first hand the tricks-of-the-trade. Please note: Registration is required and space is limited for Chefs Club events.
1:00 pm: Cooking Demonstration with Chef Joshua Wahler.
2:00 pm: Meet the Chefs – Chefs Dean Max and Paula da Silva of 3030 Ocean.
Attendees will be able to interact with chefs, ask questions and taste some of their delicious creations. Note: This event takes place in the café.
3:30 pm: Cooking Demonstration with Chef Gordon Maybury of the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
Whole Foods Market Coral Gables is located at 6701 Red Road in Coral Gables.
To RSVP to any Chefs Club events please call Customer Service at 305.421.9421.
