Autumn Food & Wine 25th Anniversary Welcome Party Presented by Corzo Tequila ($75)

Join us for the kickoff of the Silver Anniversary of Autumn Food & Wine, co-hosted by The Ritz-Carlton Highlands (mid-mountain at Northstar Resort) and presented by Corzo Tequila.  Corzo mixologist,  Manny Hinojosa will be pairing Corzo cocktails with food stations on the stunning Terrace at The Ritz-Carlton. The event promises to be lively, social and delicious with silver tequila cocktails, live music, a great outdoor vibe and stunning mountain views.

Winery Dinners and Special Tasting Events

Sushiology - Hands on Sushi Rolling with Chef Chris Jackson

It's no secret the sushi discovered at Mikuni is one of a kind. With the popular Mikuni Sushiology classes, you can learn some of the most famous techniques in creating Mikuni-style sushi. Learn from imaginative, inventive and sharp-witted Chef Chris Jackson. He's one of the amazing chefs of the Mikuni sushi bar. Hands on sushi rolling and tasting is limited to 30. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to participate. Sushi tasting.

Traci Des Jardins Celebrity Chef Luncheon ($85)

Take a scenic gondola ride from the Village at Northstar and join James Beard award-winning chef Traci Des Jardins and Reylon Agustin, Chef de Cuisine of Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe. Des Jardins, one of the country's most acclaimed chefs, will prepare a market fresh three-course luncheon with matching wine pairings. Limited seating. Reserve early for this fabulous celebration of food and wine.

Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Pairings with Chef Ben Deinken

Recruited from Denver, Colorado, Chef Ben brings years of training and experience to his craft. His ideas are inspired by fresh, local ingredients and straight-forward flavors. Learn the history of how to bring two dishes together to increase the flavor of chocolate. Chef Ben will explain the history of chocolate and will explore how a spicy dish before a chocolate dish can actually increase the flavor of chocolate. You will make a chocolate fondue that is rich, thick and works well with fruits, marshmallows, cakes, pies and cookies. Each dish will be paired with a wine and you will learn how to plate the dish then enjoy! Maximum: 30 people. All ages permitted. Food and wine tasting.

Sushiology - Hands on Sushi Rolling with Chef Chris Jackson

It's no secret the sushi discovered at Mikuni is one of a kind. With the popular Mikuni Sushiology classes, you can learn some of the most famous techniques in creating Mikuni-style sushi. Learn from imaginative, inventive and sharp-witted Chef Chris Jackson. He's one of the amazing chefs of the Mikuni sushi bar. Hands on sushi rolling and tasting is limited to 30. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to participate. Sushi tasting.

Silver Oak Vertical Tasting and Olivier Food Pairing with Kim Caffrey, Senior Wine Educator, Silver Oak Cellars

By popular demand, Silver Oak Cellars is returning with a rare vertical of their Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon vintages 2001-2006. The '06 Release Day is the first Saturday in August and it's going to be a very tasty vertical, indeed. And three wines will be paired with the Olivier chef's fabulous offerings.  Very limited seating. Reserve early. Food and wine tasting.

The Chef and the Winemaker's Perspective - Baxter's Bistro Food and Wine Pairing with Chef de Cuisine Michael Plapp

Food and Wine Pairings from Around the World Chef de Cuisine Michael Plapp, Baxter's Bistro Dawn Bertsch, Chamber & Chambers Wine Group Chef Michael's culinary style is to create a menu drawing from many cultures, using the finest seasonal ingredients available and using organic and sustainable products from local farmers and ranchers.  His culinary career began in Southern California at Patina, and Campanile as well as at Restaurant Daniel Boulud in New York. He and Dawn will explain how chefs and winemakers work together to pair global food and wine for all occasions. Food and wine tasting.

Special Tasting Events

Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week Continues.  Visit our web at www.TahoeRestaurantWeek.com 

Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting - $75.00/ticket ($90 after Sept. 9)

Silent Auction and Raffle

Village at Northstar