Albany Capital Center
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Reception 6:00pm | Dinner 7:00pm
The 15th Anniversary Albany Chefs Food & Wine Festival Grand Gala will feature a reception followed by a five course culinary masterpiece prepared by prominent regional culinary powerhouses and directed by lead Signature Chef, Jaime Ortiz.
Signature Chef Culinary team & menu to be announced soon.
Sponsored by
Total Events
The 2024 Grand Gala will be limited to under 500 guests, and will feature a one of a kind culinary experience accompanied by popular wines provided by longtime Festival Partner, Empire Merchants North.
Guests will enjoy a unique menu curated by Lead Chef, Jaime Ortiz, and his team of superbly talented Signature Chefs. – sold out in 2023, this Grand Gala Reception & dinner is an event not to be missed!
5-course
Dinner
Chef AJ Richard ________________ Farmacy
Tuna Tartare with local vodka compressed honeydew, brûléed orange, carrot broth, jalapeño parsley oil, sunflower seed, micro basil. __________________________________________________
Wine Pairing: Bonterra Organic Sauvignon Blanc, California
1st
Chef Elliot Vogel __________________ Old Daley Custom Catering
Champagne Lacquered Salsify with cured heirloom carrot, hickory earth apple, smoked sultana, pistachio, sesame, green cardamon tahini aioli basil.
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Wine Pairing: Allegrini “Palazzo del Torre” 2020, Verona, Italy
2nd
Chef Ian O'Leary _________________ Yono's & dp American Brasserie
Miso Butter Poached Hake with creamed red cabbage/5 spice roasted parsnip/crispy candied ginger/micro wasabin. ______________________________________________________
Wine Pairing: Louis Jadot Chardonnay 2020 – Burgundy, France
3rd
Chef David Zuckerman _____________ Mazzone Hostipality
Miso Butter Poached Hake with creamed red cabbage/5 spice roasted parsnip/crispy candied ginger/micro wasabin. ____________________________________________________________
Wine Pairing: Louis Jadot Chardonnay 2020 – Burgundy, France
4th
Chef Jaime Ortiz _______________________ JO Restaurant Group
Chocolate and Cherries with Bing cherry and maraschino mousse, chocolate amarena cherry ganache, star anise black forest crumble. kirsch glaze. _______________________________________________
Wine Pairing: Rosa Regale Sparkling Brachetto d’Aqui NV, Piedmont, Italy