Dear readers,
Thought those of you in the NY/NJ area might enjoy reading about a very special cooking demo, wine tasting and overall clean fun at Gary’s Wine next week:
Bernardsville, Madison and Wayne, NJ – Gary’s Wine & Marketplace is pleased to welcome celebrity chef Joey Altman, San Francisco based Television and Radio Celebrity Chef to all three Gary’s locations to conduct a series of cooking demonstrations paired with Acacia Wines on consecutive nights from April 11- 13th, 4pm-7pm.
Joey will be flying into New Jersey exclusively for Gary’s Wine & Marketplace. The demonstrations will take place in Bernardsville on Monday the 11th, Madison on Tuesday the 12th and Wayne on Wednesday the 13th from 4 – 7 PM. A special videotaping will take place in the Wayne store. Samples will be available to enjoy complimented by a taste of Acacia wines.
Customers will have the opportunity to watch Joey in action and interact one-on-one. Altman is an amazing chef and great personality who has hosted two popular series for the Food Network; Appetite for Adventure and Tasting Napa. He is the official host of the Party Planner Videos on Potterybarn.com.
“We are excited that Joey is making this special trip for us.” said Gary Fisch, “It will be fun to talk to him about food and wine pairing and to have him share his talent with our guests.”
With spring upon us Joey will use fresh, seasonal ingredients to prepare light, flavorful dishes like a trio of crostini and a salad of grass-fed beef, mixed baby lettuces, local blue cheese with a roasted onion vinaigrette—dishes that pair beautifully with the Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Acacia Carneros and A. by Acacia.
Guests will have the opportunity to taste food and wine samples and take home recipe cards for each dish.
About Joey Altman:
Chef Joey Altman serves as a culinary specialist and food and wine-pairing expert for Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines. Altman made a splash with two Food Network series, Appetite for Adventure, an outdoor sport and adventure show demonstrating how people can enjoy gourmet food in the great outdoors, and Tasting Napa, a travelogue showcasing the best food, wine and sites of Northern California’s wine country. Critics have described Altman’s cooking as “bold,” “colorful,” and “sophisticated yet whimsical,” with “layers of flavors.” Joey has worked with famed chefs across the United States and around the world. During his time in Lyons, France he trained under his mentor, Chef Bernard Constantin of the Hotel Larivoire. After returning to the US he worked with top chefs such as Bob Kincaide at Harvest in Cambridge, Jeremiah Tower at Stars in San Francisco, and Emeril Lagasse at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. In 2008 Joey released a cookbook, Without Reservations, featuring bold, creative, flavorful food that can be made at home and techniques that top chefs use around the country. Aside from his culinary expertise, Altman is a blues guitarist in the Back Burner Blues Band, an all-chef band that plays charity events and raises money for local food charities through monthly gigs at restaurants and clubs. The band was featured in a 2003 Gourmet magazine article on musician chefs by Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong-Torres. His interactive website, joeyaltman.com, showcases his success, product information and reviews, as well as tantalizing recipes and tips.
About Acacia Wines:
Acacia winemaking starts in the vineyards well before harvest, with meticulous pruning, careful canopy and cluster management, cover crops between the vine rows, and constant monitoring of both soil moisture and grape development. Harvest begins only when Matthew and his staff are satisfied the grapes have reached maturity, with the proper balance of flavor and acidity. Grapes are hand-harvested and hand-sorted to assure only ripe, undamaged grapes enter the winery. Each and every lot receives meticulous care during its transformation into wine. Acacia winemaking is all about control, gentle handling and allowing the wines to express vineyard character.
About Gary’s Wine & Marketplace:
Gary’s Wine & Marketplace is an established leader in the fine wine & spirits business since 1987, with retail locations in Madison, Bernardsville and Wayne, NJ and an Online Wine, Spirits & Gifts Store at GarysWine.com.Gary’s Wine, a top NJ wine store, has an enormous portfolio of fine and rare wines to fit every budget as well as gourmet foods, gifts, craft beer and spirits. A knowledgeable staff is on hand to offer assistance with selections, pairings, and much more.
Gary’s Wine & Marketplace has three retail locations in New Jersey.
Gary’s Wine & Marketplace in Madison, NJ
121 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 822-0200
Gary’s Wine & Marketplace in Bernardsville, NJ
100 Morristown Road – Route 202
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-6699
Gary’s Wine & Marketplace in Wayne, NJ
1308 Route 23 North
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3900
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