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Culinary Excursion
From August 28 – September 2, 2013Enjoy a Culinary Trip with Darren McGrady, former Chef to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana.If you think Napa Valley is famous just for its wine, then you haven’t eaten there! Join ‘The Royal Chef’ as he shares his personal insight into the most innovative and sophisticated restaurants and wineries Napa Valley has to offer.
In this exclusive tour, you will:• DelightintheculinarymagicofThomasKellerasheservesupa
12-course meal at the Michelin star French Laundry.• EnjoyawinepaireddinnerwhilewatchingthebreathtakingsunsetoverNapaValleyontheopendeckoftheexquisiteAubergedeSoleil.
• Experienceahands-oncookingclasswithChefDarrenfollowedbya3coursemealinthebeautifulSonomaValley.
• DineatfabulousfinediningrestaurantslikeMichelinstarEtoile,andBrix.
• Winetasteandfoodpairinprivatecellarsaroundthevalley.• TourtheFarmersMarket,Fisherman’sWharfandGhiradelliChocolateFactoryinSanFrancisco.
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The Trip
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Where We Visit Day 1 – Wednesday, August 28Welcome to San Francisco! You are met upon arrival at San FranciscoInternational Airport and transferred to our luxurious hotel The Huntington. Perchedatoponeofthecity’shighesthillssince1924,thiselegantSanFranciscohotel upholds a long tradition of gracious hospitality and is centrally located forexploringUnionSquare,theFinancialDistrict,andChinatown.Allwithinwalking distance.
Gather thiseveningat the“Top of the Mark Lounge” perched on the 19th flooroftheInterContinentalMarkHopkinsacrosstheroadfromourhotelfora glass of wine to renew friendships and meet new friends while enjoying the wraparoundvistaofSanFrancisco,includingviewsofthemagnificentGoldenGateBridge,AlcatrazandFisherman’sWharf.
Hotel: HuntingtonHotel,SanFranciscoMeals: Welcomecocktails
Day 2 – Thursday, August 29AfterbreakfastChefDarrenwillexplaintheitineraryindetailandsharestoriesof thefifteenyearshespentwith the royal familyworkinghiswayupfromthe position of Junior Chef at Buckingham Palace to Personal Chef to Princess DianaandPrinces’WilliamandHarry.
Our day today starts with a walking tour through the Ferry Building farmers market where purveyors sell their local farm produce, including Artisan breadsandpastriesthatwillmakeyougainweightjustfromlooking,theyareso good.
Next,abriefstopatPier 39andchancetoshop,walkthepierandwatchDarrenlasso a sea lion for the cooking class later in the week.
After that we head north to Napa, over the Golden Gate Bridge and make a stop in picturesque Sausalito for a very British “Fish & Chips” lunch and a greatphotoopportunityofSanFranciscofromacrossthebay.Napabeckons,from just an hour away.
Ourhotel inNapawill be thedeluxeWestin Verasa Napa. Located on the riverbankintheheartofdowntownandwithinwalkingdistanceofmorethan30restaurantsandsurroundedbyplentyofboutiqueandspecialtyshopping.
For dinner we head to the fabulous Domaine Chandon winery. The pre-dinner ‘Prestige Champagne tasting’ will set the mood for a four-course wine paired meal at the wineries Michelin-starred Etoile restaurant. This restaurant epitomizestheverybestthatwinecountrydininghastooffer.
Hotel: WestinVerasaNapa,NapaMeals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Winetasting
The French Laundry Restaurant
SanFrancisco
DarioushWinery
RamekinsCookingSchool
TheHuntingtonHotel, SanFrancisco
Where We Stay
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TheWestinVerasaNapa, Napa Valley
Day 3 – Friday, August 30 This morning we meander through the beautiful rolling hills covered withvineyardsonourwaytoSonomaforahandsoncookingclasswithChefDarrenat Ramekinsarenownedcookingschool.Darren’smenuincludeslocalproduceandspecialtiesthatwillshowus“bestpractice”techniquesforthechefinallofus.Onceprepared,wewillenjoyour3coursemealwithwine.
This afternoon is free to rest or shop before heading out to dinner. For thoseinterested,ChefDarrenwillhosta“walkingtour”oftheOxbowFarmersMarket,pointingoutlocalproduce,finefoods,andspecialtydesserts.
Tonight we dine in the Reserve cellar at the wonderful Brix Restaurant and GardensintheNapaValley;awinecountryclassic,pairingcontemporaryFrenchinspiredCaliforniacuisinewithacomprehensivecollectionofthevalley’sfinestwine growers and producers.
Hotel: WestinVerasaNapa,NapaMeals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 4- Saturday, August 31Forthosethatlovefoodandwine,todaywillblowyourmind!“LifeisaCabernet”ChefDarrentakesusonatourofhisfavoriteNapaValleywinerieswithpremiumtastingsat famouswineriesClosduVal,Miner,Regusci,andSilverOak.Yourprivatetoursandtastingswillbesuretobeoneofthehighlightsofthetrip.
Tonight the ultimate culinary luxury as we dine at the world famous, French LaundryinYountvilleanddelightattheculinarymagicofThomasKellerasheserves up a 12-course gourmet meal at his Three Michelin star restaurant. Food criticssayitis“thebestrestaurantintheworld”Darrenthinksit’sbetterthanthat!
Hotel: WestinVerasaNapa,NapaMeals: Breakfast,Dinner,WineTastings
Day 5 – Sunday, September 1TodaywevisitDarioushWinery, themostbreathtakingwinery in thevalley,Darren’s favorite too. The Khaledi’s Persian heritage is the inspiration andvisionforthewinerythatmakesituniqueitthevalley.Hereweexperiencea“WineHistoryLunch”beginningwithabehindthescenestourofthewinery(notopentothepublic)byafriendofchefDarren’s,celebratedwinehistorianNina Weymyss. Afterwards, a fabulous lunch will be prepared for us byDarioush’sprivatechefandservedin theKhaledi’sprivategarden(orprivatecellardependingonweather.)
Afternoon at leisure.
DinnerthiseveningisattheexquisiteAubergedeSoleilnestinghighupinthehills ofNapavalley.First,wegatherwith cocktails to toast thebreathtakingsunsetoverthevalleyfollowedbyawinepaireddinnerontheprivateopendeckofthisMichelinstarredrestaurant.Afabulousendingtoafabuloustrip!
Hotel: WestinVerasaNapa,NapaMeals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 6 – Monday, September 2DepartforSanFranciscoInternationalairportforyourflightshome.
The DetailsStart: SanFrancisco,CA Finish: Napa Valley, CA
What’s Included:
Nota Bene:Webuildallofouritinerariesasexhaustivelyaspossible;however,we also leave room for the spontaneity of the group, the creativity of the guide, andtheunpredictabilityoftheelements.Thus,allitinerariesaresubjecttomodestmodification,dependentonlocalweather,newopportunities,andthedesiresofthe group.
Dates & PricesDuration: 5Nights/6Days
Dates: August28–September2,2013
Prices: $4675.00USD(PerPersonsharing)*
Single Supplement:$904.00
*FinalpricewillbeadjustedonApril20,2013.
Getting ThereTravel Services:Fortheconvenienceofourtravelers,wewouldbehappytoassistyouwithflightstogettoandfromthetrip.Ifyourequireassistancebeyondtheflights,(i.e.ifyouwishtoextendyourstayorarriveearlier),orifyouwishtomakeprivateorcustomtravel arrangements, please call us to discuss your needs. Please note that a service transactionof$50.00willbechargedforarrangementssuchasflights,transfersand hotel rooms that are outside the planned itinerary
• Allaccommodationsonasharedtwin/doubleroombasis
• Dailybreakfastathotel
• InitialtransferfromSanFrancisco Airport
• ReturntransfertoSanFranciscoAirport
• Hands-onCookingclasswithThe Royal Chef
• Twolunchesandfourdinners
• WineTastingatDomaineChandon
• WineTastingsatClosduVal,SilverOak,MinerandRegusciwineries
• DinneratfamousFrenchLaundry Restaurant
• FarewellcelebrationdinneratAubergeduSoleilRestaurant
• WineTastingLunchinprivatecellaratDarioushwinery
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AVAILABILITY This exclusive culinary tour with The Royal Chef will be limited to12–14 participants; with aminimumof 10. To avoid disappointment (andthe inevitable wait list), please bookearly.
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PAYMENTS & DEPOSITS$1,200 per person non-refundabledepositattimeofbooking(toguaranteeevents & hotels). Deposit must bereceived immediately. Final payment willbedueonMay15,2013.
