Hyatt Carmel Highlands Kicks Off Big Sur Food & Wine Festival
Executive Chef Matt Bolton and Other Top Monterey Peninsula Culinary Talents Pair Cuisine with Acclaimed Wines
CARMEL, CA - October 26, 2010 - Hyatt Carmel Highlands will host the opening night gala - Gateway to Big Sur - for the 2nd annual Big Sur Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, November 4, 2010. Held in the Fireside Lounge and Lobos Lounge of the historic Hyatt Carmel Highlands, the spectacular kickoff event will feature over 20 acclaimed wineries and 10 celebrated chefs from the Central Coast, including Hyatt Carmel Highlands' rising star Executive Chef Matt Bolton.
“We are very excited to host the opening event for the Big Sur Food & Wine Festival,” remarked Resort Manager Jonathan P. Doepke. “Hyatt Carmel Highlands' recent repositioning marks a renaissance, and we're thrilled to distinguish ourselves as a top Carmel destination for inspired cuisine and superior guest experiences by being selected as an ideal venue for this special evening,”
The Gateway to Big Sur event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will present an unforgettable opportunity to mix and mingle while sampling labels from exceptional wineries including Au Bon Climat, Bernardus, Bonny Doon, and Talbott. The area's most talented chefs, including Chef Cal Stamenov of Bernardus, Chef Domingo Santamaria of Deetjens Inn, and Chef Michael Woods of Treebones, will join Hyatt Carmel Highlands Executive Chef Matt Bolton to present exquisite cuisine to pair with the wines.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands invites guests to stay through the weekend with preferred rates starting at $479/night for Thursday evening, and $509/night from Friday - Sunday for a Standard Ocean View King room. Additionally, the festival will be supplying complimentary shuttles between Big Sur and Hyatt Carmel Highlands on Thursday evening before and after the event.
Tickets for the opening event, Gateway to Big Sur, are $100 per person and are available for purchase by phone at 831.667.0800 and online at www.bigsurfoodandwine.org.
The Big Sur Food & Wine Festival continues November 4 - 7 with many incredible dining opportunities and events along the coast of Big Sur, including three Panel Tastings, Fall Harvest Cooking Demonstrations and Winemaker Dinners. The Big Sur Food & Wine Festival raises funds for the Big Sur community to promote and continue health, safety and education. In 2009, the festival raised $20,000 for various non-profit organizations in the area including the Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Health Center and the Gazebo School at Esalen. For a complete schedule, visit:www.bigsurfoodandwine.org
For more information regarding hotel accommodations contact Hyatt Carmel Highlands by phone at 831-620-1234 or online at www.carmelhighlands.hyatt.com.
About Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Perched on the hillside of the Carmel Highlands with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Hyatt Carmel Highlands combines true Carmel luxury with an approachable and sophisticated spirit. A haven for artists and discerning travelers since its opening in 1917, Hyatt Carmel Highlands features 48 guestrooms, including 11 suites, 32 ocean view rooms and five garden view rooms. In addition, Hyatt Carmel Highlands offers spectacular dining at the award-winning Pacific's Edge restaurant and California Market, 4,800 square feet of meeting space, in-room spa services, heated outdoor swimming pool, three spa tubs and a fitness facility. Situated only four miles from downtown Carmel, Hyatt Carmel Highlands' idyllic setting and personalized service have attracted families, weddings, honeymooners and privileged travelers for nearly a century. Hyatt Carmel Highlands is recognized among the world's finest hotels as part of Conde Nast Traveler's 2010 Gold List and Travel + Leisure's 2009 “T+L 500” World's Best Hotels.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands is located at 120 Highlands Drive in Carmel, the vibrant destination on Monterey Peninsula often called “the greatest meeting of land, sea, and sky.” The hotel can be reached by phone at 831-620-1234. Hyatt Carmel Highlands can be visited on the Web at www.carmelhighlands.hyatt.com
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