The Dallas / Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food presents

THE XVII ANNUAL CAESAR SALAD COMPETITION

Please join us for an exciting evening of Sensational Salads, Wonderful Wine,
Entertainment, and a Fantastic Silent Auction.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE 2008 CAESAR SALAD CHEF

J.W. Foster * The Fairmont Hotel
Mansour Gorji * Canary Cafe
Chad Kelley * The Oceanaire
Daniel Nemec * Kirby's Steak House
Mike Owens * Morton's of Chicago
Scott Romano * Charlie Palmer
John Tesar * The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Casey Thompson * Shinsei
Jason Weaver * The French Room
Brian Wubbena * Truluck's
Michael "Buzzy" Zeve * Sevy's Grill 

YOU BE THE JUDGE!

Sunday, August 3, 2008
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Registration / Champagne Reception/Silent Auction
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Announcements / Recognition
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Caesar Salad Competition

The Fairmont Hotel, Renaissance Ballroom
171 N. Akard Street, in the heart of downtown Dallas
Phone 214-720-2020

Kay Pinkham, Chair
Chef Janice Provost, Caesar XVI Winner
Scott Murray, Celebrity Emcee
The Dallas Directory, Event Coordinator, Marsha Singer

AIWF Members: $60 in advance/$70 at the door (if space available)
Non-Members: $70 in advance/$80 at the door (If space available)
Reserved tables of 10 people: $550
Tickets held alphabetically at the Registration Desk.

Your reservation must be postmarked by July 21, 2008 for Pre-registration.
Reservations limited to 850 people.

Hotel Valet Parking $12.00
No self-parking is available.  Public parking lost and meters are available.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Proceeds from the XVII Annual Caesar Salad Competition will remain in our community to support educational outreach programs of the DFW Chapter:

• "Days of Taste" - an educational experience that introduces 5th grade children to the basics of healthy eating and nutrition at the Dallas Farmers Market.
• Scholarship Program - educational assistance to aspiring culinary professionals at the Dallas County Community College, El Centro Campus, and the Art Institute of Dallas.
• Dallas Farmers Market Chefs Cooking Class Series - administration and management for ongoing cooking classes which assist in the support and promotion of our Dallas Farmers Market.  These classes are open to the public.
• Wine Pairing Competition for Restaruant Week - a continuing education scholarship at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley and New York to the chef and wine professional with the best food and wine pairing of this DFW event.