Chef Danny Trace dishes up a new take on classic Creole cuisine at Cafe Adelaide, the latest addition to the Commander's Palace family of restaurants, while bar manager and mixologist, Lu Brow whips up a perfect wine pairing.

Location:
Central Market Cooking School

Explore the wine regions of South America with wine authority Michael Bonadies at Fogo de Chao's impressive new downtown restaurant. Learn how Chile and Argentina have weathered political revolutions while undergoing revolutions in their vineyards. Guest wineries include representation from Chile and Argentina.

Share the passion and vibrancy of our Southern hemisphere neighbors with an add-on event: Hot Latin Lunch at Doña Emilias.

Location:
Fogo de Chao

Continue your journey through the Southern hemisphere with a walk-round luncheon at Doña Emila's Southern American Bar and Grill. A unique opportunity to experience the specialty dishes of Chile, Argentina and Brazil paired with exceptional wines. Renowned local and guest Latin restaurants, together with guest chef Aaron Sanchez, will tempt you with their signature dishes.

Location:
Doña Emilia's South American Bar & Grill

One of France's oldest and most prestigious Champagne houses, Moet Hennessy presents a comparative tasting of its luxury Champagnes. Explore the nuances of Dom Perignon, Krug, Dom Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot's La Grande Dame at this unique tasting. Presented by Charles Curtis, MW, Director of Wine Education for Moet Hennessy in New York. These super premium bubblies represent the height of sophistication and luxury - don't miss this chance for a side-by-side tasting of the world's greatest Champagnes.

Location:
Headliners Club

Join Joseph Wagner, third generation winemaker of the revered Wagner family and viticulturalist for Belle Glos, as he presents a retrospective tasting of Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernets. This renowned winery has been producing outstanding wine since the 1970's and remains one of Napa's most prominent wineries with world-wide acclaim.

Location:
Sullivan's Steakhouse

Take a seat at one of New York's hottest restaurants! Chef Joey Campanaro presents a menu from The Little Owl where his style of cuisine melds Mediterranean with American Bistro using fresh, local ingredients.

Tickets for this class must be purchased separately through the Central Market Cooking School. Call 512.458.3068 for reservations.

Location:
Central Market Cooking School

This early evening event offers guests the chance to kick back, relax and enjoy master mixologist Alex Ott's innovative 'wine-tails' while watching the world's largest urban colony of Mexican Freetail bats set off on their nightly feeding frenzy. Thousands of the mosquito-loving aerial acrobats make an awesome sight as they launch into the dusk and they will also be the inspiration for a signature winetail created by Alex exclusively for the Festival. Capital Cruises Boat departs the Four Seasons dock, downstream from the Congress Avenue Bridge.

Location:
Lady Bird Lake

The Festival's Grand Tasting, set in the spacious Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom, brings together the best in Texas wine and cuisine. The stars here are definitely big and bright - the hottest restaurants from Dallas,Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, the Hill Country and beyond bring their best to this unique event. Rub shoulders with celebrated Chefs and Winemakers from Texas, California and the World! The Festival's Guest Chefs will circulate during the event. Valet parking will be available and is complimentary for Lexus owners.

Location:
Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom

Join New Orlean's duo, mixologist Lu Brow of the Swizzle Stick Bar and Chef Danny Trace of Cafe Adelaide, as they combine their joint skills to present a cocktail-paired menu of haute-cuisine bar snacks. This late night, intimate, after party will open your eyes, and your palate to the possibilities when food and spirits are creatively paired.