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Gastronomical Symposium & Soiree 2008

Gastronomical Symposium & Soiree July 10th-13th 2008

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All tours have been custom created for AIWF members. Directed
by experts in the various industries, they include extra, behind-the-scenes
looks at the various sites.

Tour: Monterey Bay Tour

This half-day, afternoon sightseeing tour will start with a visit to the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium where the group will have free time to visit the exhibits and have lunch. Tour members will then visit Cannery Row, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach (17 Mile Drive) where we will make sever al stops (Bird Rock, Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach Lodge) to enjoy the beautiful scenery and observe marine wildlife.

Time:	12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM
Location:	Monterey Bay Aquarium: 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Transportation:	Minibus from Portola Hotel & Spa Lobby
Departure Time and Location:	12:00, Portola Hotel Lobby
Ticket Price:	$135
Reservations:	(866) 468-7619 www.ticketweb.com

TOUR DETAILS:

12:00 pm — Depart Monterey, Portola Hotel (20 guests)

Please meet guide and minibus in front of the hotel lobby
by 11:45 am to insure prompt departure.

12:15 pm - 2:30 pm — Visit Monterey Bay Aquarium

Visit Splash Zone and other aquarium exhibits; lunch in Portola Café on own, free time.

2:45 pm – 4:45 pm — Sightseeing tour of Monterey, Pacific Grove
(including Cannery Row), Pebble Beach

(17 Mile Drive), (stops at Bird Rock, Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach Lodge)

5:00 pm — Return to Monterey, end of tour

Please wear comfortable shoes, dress casually in layers and be prepared for cool, overcast weather.

Golf - Quail Lodge

Wednesday through Sunday “Member for a Day” Package

which includes:

• a welcome amenity kit
• 18-holes of golf; includes power cart and range balls (tee time available after 12:00 pm)
• a $30 food credit to be used when you dine at either Edgar’s or The Covey restaurants

Quail Lodge offers an ideal setting to enjoy world-class golf, the pleasures and privileges of an award-winning resort, and a variety of recreationalactivities and services in one of the most outstanding golf clubs on the Monterey Peninsula.

Time:	all day pass
Location:	Quail Lodge, 8205 Valley Greens Dr., Carmel, CA 93923
Transportation:	transportation will be the responsibility of the attendee
Price:	$149/day
Reservations:	contact Quail Lodge at 831-624-2888 or 888-828-8787 and ask to become a “member for a day”

Dining: Club XIX

Chef de Cuisine: Ressul Rassallat
General Manager: Stephane Clasquin

AIWF has planned a very special Premiere Dining Club XIX Event at the auspicious Club XIX, at the Lodge at Pebble Beach, hosted and prepared by Executive Chef Ressul Massallat. Club XIX will be open to AIWF members only for this evening’s event.

A special selection of wines is being procured to pair with the exciting menu Chef Ressul will be preparing. The price for this 5-course menu, including wine being selected, will be all-inclusive for AIWF members Resort attire.

Time:	6pm
Location:	Club XIX the Lodge at Pebble Beach
Transportation:	not provided
Ticket Price:	$185
Reservations:	(866) 468-7619 www.ticketweb.com

MENU

Amuse Bouche

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Four Berries Gelée, Lemon Verbena Foam

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Heirloom Tomatoes Tower

Basil Foam, Olive Tapenade and First Press Olive Oil

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Rock Lobster “Mediterranean Langoustine”

Fine Vermicelli Pasta, Ceylon Cinnamon Reduction

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Barolo Braised Veal Short Rib

Truffled Potato Puree, Morel Mushrooms, Artichoke Poivrade

Madeira-Veal Jus

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Lemon Crème Brulee Napoleon

With Raspberry, Pistachio Gelato, Pastry Cream Coulis

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Mignardises

$185.00 Per Person

Chef de Cuisine-Ressul Rassallat General Manager-Stephane Clasquin

The AIWF would like to thank the following Gastronomical Symposium and Soirée sponsors:

Gala Dinner Sponsor Level :	www.tajhotels.com	www.driscolls.com

Gold Level:	Steven P Keller & Heather Downs Sr. Vice Presidents The DKM Group www.ml.com

Bronze Level:	Gina Nucci Mann Packing Co. www.veggiesmadeeasy.com

The AIWF would like to thank the following corporate sponsors:

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