Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast Launches New Friday Night Events in Pismo Beach: Winemaker Dinner Series Stars Culinary Luminaries Tanya Holland and Regional Chefs/Vintners

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Aug 27, 2014, 11:00 ET

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif., Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Organizers for Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast – the West Coast's premier wine and food event (Sept. 25-28) – just unveiled their exciting new Friday night event, Sunset at Pismo Beach Winemaker Dinner Series (Sept. 26) starring culinary luminaries such as nationally renowned chef/author/television personality Tanya Holland.

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"We wanted to give wine and food lovers a more intimate dining experience as part of the SAVOR event line-up. With three exciting winemaker dinners to choose from – all with spectacular sunset ocean views --across Pismo Beach, the Sunset at Pismo Beach Winemaker Dinner Series is a great chance to get up close and personal with celebrity chef Tanya Holland, winemakers from Edna Valley Vineyard and Biddle Ranch and other San Luis Obispo County chefs, winemakers and brew masters," said Stacie Jacob, CEO of Visit San Luis Obispo County, which organizes the event with Sunset magazine, the premier guide to life in the West. "Each dinner provides a unique experience from the launch of a new cookbook to a modern day supper-club to coastal fusion. We've also given coastal lovers some fascinating adventure tours in the area. Tickets are limited so we strongly recommend you buy quickly so you can get the experiences you want most."

Winemaker Dinners on Pismo Beach

1) Brown Sugar & Barrels at the Cliffs Resort, where the first 100 ticket buyers can get a complimentary copy of Tanya Holland's new book BROWN SUGAR KITCHEN New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland. At the event, Tanya will team up with the resort's renowned Chef Gregg Wangard to create sensational Southern cuisine showcasing California-fresh ingredients paired with regional wines. Guests will also enjoy barrel-aged bourbon cocktails, craft beer, desserts prepared by Pastry Chef Hannah Ingham and dancing to the music of one of Los Angeles' hottest DJs;

2) Modern Day Supper Club-Lido Restaurant at The Dolphin Bay Resort with Edna Valley Vineyard features farm-to-table cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Jacob Moss and expertly paired by Winemaker Joe Ibrahim with the finest limited production wines from Edna Valley Vineyard. The evening is designed to take guests' palates on an amazing culinary journey as they listen to the masters discuss their pairings and philosophy on food and wine; and

3) Coastal Fusion at Ventana Grill with Biddle Ranch Vineyards offers a five-course coastal menu presented by Executive Chef Ricardo Ortega, whose unique combination of Latin flavors has earned Ventana Grill its five-star rating. The team at Biddle Ranch Vineyards will pair his favorite recipes with some of their award-winning wines as guests enjoy great conversation and a beautiful sunset.

Adventure Tours in and Around Pismo Beach

To round out the Pismo Beach experience, Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast, winner of the 2014 Fame Award for Best Epicurean Event, also features great adventure tours taking place in or near the city Sept. 25-26:

Learn to Cook Local Farm Cuisine with Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa Chef (Sept. 25): Hosted by Sunset Food Editor Margo True, guests can take an unforgettable private cooking class overlooking the ocean at the Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. Chef Jacob Moss of Lido restaurant will demonstrate how to transform a local farm's various fruits and vegetables into a mouthwatering grilled meal, paired with wines from Adelaida Cellars of Paso Robles -- named 2013 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
Create Botanical Spa Products with Sycamore Mineral Springs in Avila Beach (Sept. 25): Guests get an exclusive tour of the resort's on-site organic garden—normally closed to the public—followed by tips on making one-of-a-kind luxurious spa products and a multi-course "garden to fork" lunch prepared by Chef Gregg Wangard.
Experience an Authentic Clambake on the Sands of SeaVenture Beach Hotel & Restaurant (Sept. 26): Enjoy stunning ocean views and wiggle your toes in the sand at SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach, known as one of the best family beach destinations in the country. Guests can gather by the waves to observe how to prepare a traditional clambake under the tutelage of SeaVenture's Chef Casey Walcott then dig into the feast featuring wines from Edna Valley's Chamisal Vineyards.
Explore the Farm and Foodie Secrets of Arroyo Grande (Sept. 26): This food-lovers walking tour of historic Arroyo Grande includes samples from some of the tastiest offerings produced along the Central Coast, followed by lunch.