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SPOTLIGHT ON GREAT OMAHA CHEFS
Culinary Demonstration Stage
 

2011 J. Skinner Baking Co.

 

CULINARY ARTS STAGE

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

 

6:30 PM ~ Tasty Foods with Wine Pairings

Tips and chance to taste escargo shooters paired with Barefoot’s Pinot Noir and sauted brats with an onion baste paired with the new Barefoot Mascato Wine. The foods prepared by the popular Chef Mike Whitner of Chef Mike's Community Café, with tips from his over 20 years of catering experience.

Presented by Chef Michael T. Whitner of Chef Mike's Community Cafe and Wine Expert, from Barefoot Wineries of California.


 

 

 

 

 

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

12:00 PM ~ “Ice Carving Demonstration ”

 

See this creative art come to life right before your eyes with beautiful craftsmanship by Muzzy's Ice Service.

 

 

3:00 PM ~“The Other White Meat ”

 

Learn tips and taste!

 

- Presented by Specialists from Country Sliced Ham

 

6:30 PM ~“Enzo's Lemoncello Cheesecake”

 

The Secret to making this desert complete with Easy steps and techniques complete with recipe and your chance to taste!

 

- Presented by Head Chef Enzo Zurlo of  Zurlo's Bistro Italiano

 

 

 

8:00 PM ~ Taste the Unusual

Learn about tapas and the unique cuisine from Spain perfectly complimented by your chance to taste the homemade Sangria.

Presented by Chefs from Espana Tapas Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef Mike Whitner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef Enzo Zurlo

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

1:00 PM ~ Omaha's Favorite Recipes and More  

Tips and chance to taste Omaha's favorite salad and rueben sandwich. Learn the recipe for the "Thunderbird Salad", an Award winning People's Choice Salad. The Rueben sandwich originated in Omaha. Learn the evolved technique and recipe with Special Blackstone Rueben dressing. The foods prepared by the Director of the Omaha Press Club and long time Omaha Executive Chef Steve Villamonte of Villamonte's Cuisine.

Presented by Executive Chef Steve Villamonte of Villamonte's Cuisine

 

 

 

 

 

4:00 PM ~ “Learn From a Pro ”

Creative ideas for you to look like a pro with quick and easy tips to plan a gourmet style meal. Tasty meals sure to impress family and friends offering something for everyone.

Presented by Great Omaha Chef Rocky Rocha, Executive Chef of  Magnolia Hotel.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Executive Chef Steve Villamonte of Villamonte's Cuisine

 

 

 

Chef Rocky Rocha