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Cayman Cookout Ticket Packages
Ensure you don’t miss your favorite chef, sommelier, vintage or dish with ticket packages loaded with options, value with savings up to 15% and a year long subscription to Food + Wine magazine.

Sous  
Includes the Cayman Cultural Showcase Welcome Reception as well as up to six tastings and demonstrations from 14 selections. 
US$750

Executive
Includes the Cayman Cultural Showcase Welcome Reception, two chef lunches, the Champagne Brunch Cook-Off as well as up to six tastings and demonstrations from 14 selections.  
US$1,200

Master  
Includes the Cayman Cultural Showcase Welcome Reception, two chef lunches, two chef dinners including Bourdain’s Beach BBQ, the Champagne Brunch Cook-Off as well as up to six tastings and demonstrations from 14 selections.
US$1,650

Thursday, January 14  : :  Friday, January 15  : :  Saturday, January 16  : :  Sunday, January 17

Thursday, January 14, 2010

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Registration  Taikun Sushi Lounge – The Lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Cayman Cultural Showcase Seven Mile Beach A welcome event celebrating Caymanian art and heritage kicks off an epicurean weekend like no other. Mix and mingle with the finest talents in the culinary world against the magical backdrop of Seven Mile Beach. Sponsored by Tortuga Rum. US$285

Friday, January 15, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration Taikun Sushi Lounge – The Lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Science in the Kitchen; Art on the Plate: Cooking Demonstration with Grant Achatz in The Viking Kitchen Delve into the marriage of culinary artistry and science with Chef and Owner of Chicago’s Alinea, Grant Achatz. Named FOOD & WINE Best New Chef in 2002 and “Best Chef in the U.S.” by the James Beard Foundation in 2008, Achatz is a creative force behind evolving the taste and texture of familiar foods with scientific techniques. US$100

Wine Tasting with Laurent Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin Tasting Pavilion on The Great Lawn Founded in Beaune in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin's cellars have spread from the historical Cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Kings of France in Beaune. Third generation Laurent Drouhin will present the classics of their Burgundian empire in the open air wine pavilion. US$75

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

82 Bordeaux Reserve Tasting with Ray Isle, Wine Editor of FOOD & WINE with Robert Sleigh Vice President of Wine, Sotheby's Blue by Eric Ripert Embrace a rare opportunity to experience a millennium year, a fabled vintage from revered chateaux. Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Leoville Las Cases, Chateau Leoville Poyfere, Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Chateau Latour Chateau Cos d' Estournel will round out the list of first growth gems. US$600

Avec Eric: Cooking Demonstration & Tasting with Eric Ripert Tasting Pavilion on Seven Mile Beach Join the world’s standard bearer for seafood as he stands on the world’s most famous beach. Chef Ripert will share his inspiration from the sea and show how his team at Blue by Eric Ripert celebrates the bounty of Cayman’s fourth and fifth generation fisherman. US$100

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Made in Spain Lunch with Jose Andres Periwinkle Restaurant Join Spain’s culinary Ambassador and internationally recognized culinary innovator best known for bringing both traditional and avant-garde Spanish fare to America. Acclaimed as one of FOOD & WINE's Tastemakers, Chef Andrés will prepare tapas and giant paella on the grill paired with, of course, Spanish wine Bodegas Remirez de Ganuza. US$150

Under the Tuscan Sun: Lunch with Anthony Giglio, author of The FOOD & WINE Wine Guide 2009 Luca Restaurant “A short walk from The Ritz-Carlton toward Georgetown, located at Caribbean Club” Who better than the Italians of Luca and Anthony Giglio, author of The FOOD & WINE Wine Guide 2009 to teach the art of creating something special out of fresh, simple ingredients shared with old and new friends. US$150

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration in The Viking Kitchen with Dean Fearing Grand Cayman Meeting Room Join the ebullient and entertaining chef from Fearing's at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, named the number one restaurant in the U.S. by the Zagat Survey as he presents one of his ingenious and distinctly Texan creations. US$100

Austrian Wines with Aldo Sohm Tasting Pavilion on the Great Lawn No one is more qualified to speak on up and coming Austrian wines than the man whose accolades include the 2009 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine Service, “Best Sommelier in the World” from the Worldwide Sommelier Association, “Best Sommelier in America” from the American Sommelier Association, “Best Sommelier in New York,” from New York Magazine, and “Best Sommelier in Austria.” US$75

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Reserve Tasting - Madeira Blue by Eric Ripert Local resident of Cayman, Andrew Jones, is rumoured to have the largest collection of Madeira this side of the Atlantic Ocean. He’ll be joined by Robert Sleigh from Sotheby’s as he share the finest from his personal cellar with an intimate group. Featuring: Sercial, 1910 – Vinhos Barbeito (Madeira), Lda, Sercial, 1860 solera, Cossart Gordon & Co, Verdelho, 1905 -  Pereira d’Oliveira (Vinhos) Lda , Verdelho, 1851 solera – Berry Bros & Rudd, Boal, 1915 – LMR, Boal, 1827 – Quinta do Serrado, Boal, 1827 – Quinta do Serrado, Terrantez, 1974 – Blandy’s Madeira Lda, and Malvasia, 1916 – Cossart Gordon & Co's. US$300

An Oceanfront Afternoon with Anthony Bourdain The Seven Mile Beach Pavilion What will the intrepid and irreverent host of No Reservations have to say? Does it  matter? The veteran professional chef, TV star and prolific author is never short of astute observations or opinions and manages to educate, inform and entertain all at once. US$100

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sunset Rum Tasting  Aboard Pirate Ship “Meet for transportation departure at 4:30pm, group promenade, adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton lobby” The Caribbean’s premier food and wine weekend without a rum tasting aboard a pirate ship? Not likely. Board a beautifully restored ship and sip Seven Fathoms Rum handcrafted here in Cayman and aged underwater as you sail off the shores frequented by Blackbeard and “Calico Jack” Rackham centuries ago.  US$125 (Transportation & ship boarding included in ticket price)

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

National Trust Dinner & Wine Auction  with Sotheby's Robert Sleigh 7 Prime Cuts & Sunsets  The Cayman Cookout home team favorite, Frederic Morineau, Executive Chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, sets the scene for an unforgettable dinner with a classic steakhouse menu. Sotheby’s Vice President of Wine Robert Sleigh will lead a memorable wine auction. Sponsored by Certified Angus Beef, Jacques Scott and The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman with proceeds benefiting the Cayman Islands National Trust. US$150

Dinner with Schloss Gobelsburg and Polz Winemaker  Blue by Eric Ripert The chefs and sommeliers of Blue pair the finest seafood on the Eric Ripert Classics Menu with extraordinary wines from one of the best kept secrets in the quality winemaking world: Polz. Prepare to be enchanted by these crisp masterpieces from Southern Austria. US$275

Dinner with Ray Isle, Wine Editor of FOOD & WINE The Brasserie “Meet for transportation departure at 6:30pm, group promenade, adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton lobby” Four of Cayman’s newest and most talented chefs will showcase their craft in a favorite destination for modern island cuisine. Featuring the culinary styling of Chef Cindy Hutson from Ortanique in Miami, champion of styling “cuisine of the sun”, Chef Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in Miami and one of FOOD & WINE 2008 Go List members, Chef Dean Max of 3030 Ocean on Fort Lauderdale Beach and one of South Florida’s foremost seafood provocateurs, and Chef Paula da Silva, a recent runner up of Hell’s Kitchen and Chef de Cuisine of 3030 Ocean.  US$200 (Includes transportation)

8:00 p.m.

Club CCO hosted by Chief Mixologist John Lemayer  Silver Palm Lounge  See what happens after 8 when chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, guest DJs and foodies of all kinds take over Cayman’s most sophisticated night spot. John Lermayer, chief mixologist at The Florida Room in The Delano South Beach and one of the Travel + Leisure's world's greatest bartenders of 2009, will tantalize with his signature concoctions. Sponsored by Ketel One.  There is no admission cost for this event

Saturday, January 16, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration Taikun Sushi Lounge - The Lobby of the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Stingray City with Eric Ripert “Meet for transportation departure at 8:30am, group promenade, adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton lobby” Join Eric Ripert as he visits his favourite place on Cayman and the legendary residents of world famous Stingray City. Sail out to the North Sound on a majestic Red Sail Sports catamaran and swim with and feed the wild southern stingrays in just three feet of crystal clear water. During the trip, Chef Eric will share the simple joys of preparing a boat deck tuna tartare using the bounty of Cayman’s waters with Bloody Maria/Mary in hand courtesy of Patron and Ultimat Vodka. US$300 (Includes transportation)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Behind the Scenes of “Top Chef” with FOOD & WINE’s Gail Simmons Tasting Pavilion on Seven Mile Beach Quickfire and Elimination Challenges, guest judges, packing knives: a permanent Top Chef judge for all six seasons, Gail Simmons knows all.  She will answer questions and talk behind the scenes tidbits of this culinary sensation.   US$100

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Reserve Riesling Blue by Eric Ripert Join  Christian Witte, Managing Director of Domäne Schloss Johannisberg as he debunks myths, shares secrets and inspires passion for the beloved Rieslings of his birthplace.  This elite Riesling house has been producing wine for over 900 years and will feature Schloss Johannisberg Silberlack Erstes Gewächs 2008 2007 2006 as well as Grünlack Spätlese 2008, 1998, 1983, 1975, 1964, 1959. US$150

Cooking Demonstration and Tasting with José Andrés in the Viking Kitchen José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator best known for bringing both traditional and avant-garde Spanish fare to America. Acclaimed as one of FOOD & WINE 35 under 35 Tastemakers, he is the authority on tapas and America’s culinary Spanish ambassador. Chef Jose will share his passion for Mediterranean cooking in his inimitable exuberant style. US$100

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Micro Brew Lunch with Dean Fearing & Anthony Giglio Periwinkle Restaurant The beloved father of southwest cuisine who has mastered “chicken fried anything” takes on the Caribbean and serves it up with his favourite microbrew beers, artfully paired by Anthony Giglio, author of The FOOD & WINE Wine Guide 2009. US$150

Lunch with Grant Achatz & Mixologist John Lermayer Ballroom Terrace A weekend lunch becomes an unforgettable marriage of art and science with a backdrop of swaying palm trees. Chef and Owner of Chicago’s Alinea and “Best Chef in the U.S” by the James Beard Foundation in 2008, Grant Achatz will present a three course luncheon. Each course will be paired by John Lermayer, one of Travel + Leisure's world's greatest bartenders of 2009.  US$150

Dine on Masterpieces Created by the Blue Chefs Step behind the door, onto the line and into nirvana as you see exactly how Blue earned the region’s only AAA Five Diamond award. You will learn about and dine on Blue masterpieces in the kitchen while tasting wines from Maison Joseph Drouhin and conversing with Laurent Drouhin.  An official Cayman Cookout logo chef coat will commemorate this once in a lifetime experience. US$250

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration and Tasting in The Viking Kitchen with David Chang Grand Cayman Meeting Room Radical chef. Culinary rebel. Wilful iconoclast. Just a few of the media sobriquets bestowed on this headline grabbing chef who refuses to take himself too seriously. Chef Chang shares his passion for great food prepared with no pretense. US$110

Rum Blending with Joy Spence Rembro Room Appleton’s Master Blender shares the magic of liquid alchemy, teaching guest the blending secrets of the Caribbean’s most beloved spirit: golden aged rums. Each guest will be guided by the master to create their own signature blend. US$100

Wine Tasting with Violet Grgich – Biodynamic farming and Grgich Wines  Tasting Pavilion on The Great Lawn Healthy, organic, biodynamic, flavourful…the co-proprietor for whom the famous Grgich Hills Violet was named makes sense of how organic growing affects wine’s character. Trained at UC Davis and from her father in his vineyards and cellars since a young girl, this scion of wine making will present lovingly produced selections from The Grgich Hills Estate.  US$75

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

The Legendary 94 Vintage Blue by Eric Ripert 1994 is revered as the finest vintage in the last two decades for classic Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Join local collector Dale Crighton and Wine Editor of FOOD & WINE, Ray Isle as these rare trophies are uncorked and savoured – BV George Latour, Tom Eddy, Opus One, Caymus Special Select, Insignia, Durney, Dominus, and Mayacamas will be featured. US$350

Beach Wines with Aldo Sohm Tasting Pavilion on Seven Mile Beach  Which crisp white would work best with your seaside picnic or barbecue? Which varietal would enhance your fresh catch? The “Best Sommelier in the World” as rated by the Worldwide Sommelier Association and Master Sommelier of Le Bernardin Aldo Sohm will fill you in. His refreshing pairings will leave you eager to pack your own picnic basket and rush off to Seven Mile Beach. US$75

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tea Party featuring Bush Tea The Mission House “Meet for transportation departure at 4:15pm, group promenade, adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton lobby” Spend a blissfully contented afternoon on the lawn of the historic Mission House learning about the graceful “art of tea”. Sample Cayman’s refreshing bush teas or throw caution to the wind and try a tea-based cocktail. Step back in time to a more genteel era and browse one of the Island’s oldest homes with a National Trust tour guide. Enjoy delicious local savoury and sweet treats set to the soothing sounds of traditional Caymanian kitchen band. US$75 (Includes transportation)

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Bourdain’s Beach BBQ Calico Jack’s on Seven Mile Beach “Meet for transportation departure at 6:45pm, group promenade, adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton lobby” "Food always tastes better when your feet are in the sand." No white tablecloths, no novelty martinis, no truffle oil. Just the wanderlusty host of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain, manning the grill alongside his friend Eric Ripert at this quintessential Caribbean beach bar with the sounds of Barefoot Man in the air. Sponsored by Appleton and Heineken. US$250

Sunday, January 17, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Registration Taikun Sushi Lounge - the Lobby of the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Island Style Organic Barjack Join a team whose passion for fresh Caribbean produce and sustainable production has drawn them to Cayman as the newest chefs in residence: Chef Cindy Hutson from Ortanique in Miami, champion of styling “cuisine of the sun”, Chef Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in Miami and one of FOOD & WINE 2008 Go List members, Chef Dean Max of 3030 Ocean on Fort Lauderdale Beach and one of South Florida’s foremost seafood provocateurs and Chef Paula da Silva, a recent runner up on Hell’s Kitchen and Chef de Cuisine of 3030 Ocean. Together they will share the artistry of bringing nature’s treasures to the table. US$80

Coffee & Pastry Demonstration Featuring Alex Grunert Grand Cayman Meeting Room Robust coffees and sweet, delicate, fruity, buttery, gooey goodness. Immerse yourself in classic Viennese pastry with Alex Grunert, Pastry Chef of renowned farm-to-table Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Sponsored by Illy.  US$110

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Pizza Making for Kids The Periwinkle Restaurant Thin, doughy, chewy, bubbly, salty, cheesy…what’s not to like? Kids create their own masterpieces in Periwinkle’s stone oven with help from Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau naturalists. US$40

Cayman Cookout Book Sale and Signing Rembro Meeting Room A rare opportunity to purchase your own library of signed books from Cayman Cookout chefs and sommeliers. Ten percent of all proceeds will go to establishing a scholarship for a promising young Caymanian chef. Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton and Books & Books. There is no admission cost for this event but books must be purchased on site.

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bon Vivant Sunday Moet & Chandon Champagne Brunch Cook-Off Cayman Islands Royal Ballroom Which local amateur chef will win Cayman’s culinary crown? The victors of a series of preliminary competitions go head to head with a mystery basket of ingredients with results to be judged by Chefs Eric Ripert, Dean Fearing, Anthony Bourdain and David Chang. Featuring FOOD & WINE’s Top Chef Judge, Gail Simmons as the official event Emcee. The prize? Tickets to  Food + Wine's Best New Chefs Event in New York. US$225

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Mixologist Lounge North Side Pool Sponsored by Bombay Sapphire, Ketel One and Zacapa There is no cost for this event, admission is given for each ticket purchased for a Cayman Cookout event

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.