Guest Chef Luncheons

Experience the beautiful Northern New Mexico landscape and art work of Star York at her ranch studio followed by an al fresco four-course luncheon served by Chef Fernando Olea, chef/owner of Sazón. His “New World Cuisine” restaurant has been awarded AAA’s 4-Diamond Award and boasts one of the largest tequila and mezcal selections in the state. The first to introduce wines from the Baja, Valle de Guadalupe wine region to Santa Fe, Chef Olea is excited to introduce them to you by pairing these cutting-edge, world-class wines with each course. A true feast for the senses!​

Artist Star York’s Northern New Mexico Ranch & Studio

Wed, Sept 26, 2018 / 10:00 am to 3:00 pm / (40 ppl) $150 (Bus DEPARTS from SF Community Convention Center on Grant Street at 10:00 am)

Join chefs Allison Jenkins of Arroyo Vino, Eduardo Rodriguez of Coyote Cafe, Rocky Durham of Blue Heron and Kai Autenrieth of Terra Four Seasons while they match wine and food pairing-wits against our Sommelier team—Master Sommeliers Jesse Becker, Fred Dame, Tim Gaiser and Joe Spellman. Each of the four chefs chooses a wine to pair with their course as does one of the Sommeliers. Not knowing who picked which wine, it’s up to the guests to vote and decide on the best pairing for each of the four rounds.

Coyote Cafe

Wed, Sept 26, 2018 / 11:30 am to 2:00 pm / Coyote Cafe / (90 ppl) $150

Experience a lifetime of work by an American master, Allan Houser, in the setting where it was created amidst stunning panoramic mountain vistas. A tour of the gardens will be followed by a four-course luncheon served by Josh Gerwin, Santa Fe Chef /Owner of Dr. Field Goods, who pairs his al-fresco luncheon with Italian Prosecco wines from Bisol and Jeio.

Artist Allan Houser’s New Mexico Studio

Thur, Sept 27, 2018 / 10:00 am to 3:00 pm / (40 ppl) $150 (Bus DEPARTS from SF Community Convention Center on Grant Street at 10:00 am)

Presented by Los Alamos National Bank

An All-Star lineup of Chefs—Dean Fearing from Dallas, Michael Ginor from Lola in New York, John Tesar from Knife in Dallas, Mark Kiffin from the Compound and Arturo Urreola of Eldorado—join forces for a five-course luncheon paired with Ramey Wine Cellar wines introduced from this year’s Honorée of the Year, David Ramey. A reception hosted by Champagne Piper-Heidsieck is followed by the Live Auction with Charitable auctioneer Greg Quiroga who will auction 35 wine lots to benefit Santa Fe’s culinary arts programs.

The Eldorado Hotel

Thur, Sept 27, 2018 / 11:30 am to 2:00 pm / The Eldorado Hotel (150 ppl) $150

A James Beard Best Chef of the Northwest nominée, Jeff Drew teams up with Martin Rios at Restaurant Martin for our four-course meal paired with wines from Craft + Estate presented by Stephanie Lobner, Managing Director of Premium Estate of Austria, pouring Heinrich, Loimer, Wieninger, and Sattlerhof wines

Restaurant Martin

Noon to 2:00pm / Restaurant Martin / (90 ppl) $150

We are so very honored to have the Father of Modern Southwestern Cuisine, Dean Fearing, joining SFW&C Fiesta for the first time. At Mark Kiffin’s Compound Restaurant, Chef Fearing will feature a signature four-course “Bold Flavors with No Borders” menu paired with wines from Tuscany—Mongrana IGT Maremma, Mongrana Chianti Classic, Turpino IGT Syrah and Querciabella Batar.

Compound Restaurant

Noon to 2:00pm / The Compound Restaurant / (90 ppl) $150

John Tesar, Michael Ginor, Matthew Accarrino, Louis Moskow and Laura Werlin

Is International Rosé Day what you call Friday around your house? If so, four guest chefs serving delectable small plates with four Rosé stations serving Rosé wines from around the world is the ticket for you.

Chefs Matthew Accarrino from SPQR in San Francisco, John Tesar from Knife in Dallas, Michael Ginor from Lola in New York and Louis Moskow from 315 in Santa Fe will host walk-around food stations while the First Lady of Fromage, Laura Werlin, will be serving artisanal rose-friendlly cheeses. French Rosés and Italian Rosatos from North Berkeley Wines, Spanish Rosados from Jose Pastor Selections, premium Rosés from AIX and Vias, German and Austrian Rosés from Skurnik and sparkling Rose from Gruet and more are featured at this walk-around Rosé festival.

Santa Fe Community Convention Center

Fri, Sept 28, 2018 / 12:30 – 2:00 pm / The Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 100 ppl, $110