Schedule | Classic in Aspen 2013

FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	101 Techniques to Create a Great Meal	Jacques & Claudine Pépin	Jacques Pépin combines the knowledge from La Methode and La Technique in his new book, Jacques Pépin’s New Complete Techniques. From the 700 recipes Pépin will select his favorites and along with his daughter, Claudine, teach you how to prepare an unforgettable meal!
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	102 In the Kitchen with Top Chef	Top Chef Season 10 Winner Kristen Kish	Newly named Top Chef, Kristen Kish, will demonstrate the techniques that won her the title of Top Chef. Her unique culinary perspective and her fresh point of view make her a chef to watch.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	103 Rub, Marinade or Season: What’s the Best?	Tim Love	Newly named Top Chef, Kristen Kish, will demonstrate the techniques that won her the title of Top Chef. Her unique culinary perspective and her fresh point of view make her a chef to watch.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	104 Next Superstar Value Wine	Mark Oldman	Mark Oldman scours the racks for the next underrated and surprisingly splendid wine, the ultimate diamond in the rough.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	105 White Wines of Alta Italia	Bobby Stuckey	Bobby Stuckey will take a journey through Friuli Venezia Giulia, examining the greatness of this region’s wine.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	106 Showstopping Champagne	Shayn Bjornholm	According to Shayn Bjornholm, there has never been a better time to drink Champagne in history. He will guide you through some of the best Champagne ever made.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	107 Riesling Report	Paul Grieco	A drinking tour through some of the world’s best Rieslings by the expert himself, Paul Grieco.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	108 Single Vineyard Sonoma Pinot Noir	Andrea Robinson	Andrea Robinson will guide us on a close study of the superstar vineyards of Sonoma, California.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	109 Classic Conversations: The Chef & The Rancher	Moderator: Dana Cowin, Panelists: Mario Batali, Chris Cosentino, Anya Fernald	FOOD & WINE editor-in-chief Dana Cowin talks with star chefs Mario Batali and Chris Cosentino and sustainable rancher and eco-entrepreneur Anya Fernald about the shifting relationship between chefs and farmers, the challenge of expanding America's palate beyond supermarket cuts of meat and the trends that are shaping what we'll see on menus.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	110 Mac & Cheese, Please!	Laura Werlin	Laura Werlin will bring her book, Mac & Cheese, Please! to life, pairing everyone’s cheesiest comfort food with equally delectable wine.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	111 Sauvignon Blanc Around the World	Leslie Sbrocco	A tour of taste lead by Leslie Sbrocco sampling the best Sauvignon Blanc the world has to offer.
FRI 10:00 am - 10:45 am	112 Lexus Presents: Don’t Mess with Texas – Unless You’re Lexus!	Bruno Davaillon & Anthony Giglio
FRI 10:00am - 11:00 am	RT1 A Piedmont Superstar: The Wines of Angelo Gaja	Antonio Galloni $250
FRI 10:45am - 11:30 am	PT1 Private Trade Grand Tasting
FRI 11:30 am - 1:15 pm	GT1 Grand Tasting
FRI 12:00pm - 1:15pm	T200 Employee Relations: Recruit, Train & Retain	Moderator: Steve Dolinsky, Panelists: Rick Bayless, Danny Meyer, Gretchen Selfridge, Bobby Stuckey
FRI 1:30pm - 2:45pm	T300 The Power of Partnerships: Cause Marketing	Moderator: Steve Dolinsky, Panelists: José Andrés, David Gordon, Marc Murphy, Marcus Samuelsson
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	201 Sicilian Summer Supper	Mario Batali	Mario Batali will teach you how to turn your home into a villa in Sicily. He will demonstrate classic Sicilian recipes with seasonal ingredients and modern flare.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	202 Top Chef: Leftover Challenge	Tom Colicchio & Gail Simmons	Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will demonstrate how to best utilize leftovers in this two part demonstration. First, Tom will prepare a classic restaurant dish; with its leftovers Gail will create an equally delicious home-cooked second meal.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	203 DIY Sausage	Chris Cosentino	Ever wonder what’s in your sausage? Learn how to make your own, exactly to your taste! Chris Cosentino will demonstrate three dishes that feature homemade sausage and show you how the right mixes make a perfect meal.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	204 Cool Reds, Hot Summer	Bobby Stuckey	Bobby Stuckey will showcase the best red wines to enjoy during the dog days of summer.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	205 Italy’s Award Winning Wines	Anthony Giglio	Anthony Giglio will pour some of Italy’s award-winning wines and let you taste, analyze and judge for yourself.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	206 The Best of Burgundy, High & Low	Shayn Bjornholm	Shayn Bjornholm will explain how to pick the best Burgundy, at any price.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	207 America’s Best Wine & Cheese Pairings	Megan Krigbaum & Laura Werlin	Taste of the most complementary pairings of American wine and cheese. Celebrate American artisanship with Laura Werlin and Meghan Krigbaum.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	208 Ultimate Blind Wine Tasting	Richard Betts	A relaxed wine tasting where Richard Betts will discuss how wine is a grocery staple, not a luxury.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	210 Porktastic Pours: Best Wines for Charcuterie	Josh Wesson	Josh Wesson will enlighten us on what pairs best with that incredible plate of cured meat.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	211 Cocktail Tools of the Trade	Kate Krader & Jim Meehan	Become an expert mixologist. Kate Krader and Jim Meehan will teach you how to master every tool in your bar.
FRI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	212 Patrón Presents: Tequila – From Agave Fields to Cocktail Glass	Chris Spake
FRI 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	RT2 Two Legendary Rioja Vintages: 1994 & 1995	Ray Isle$175
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	301 Sicilian Summer Supper	Mario Batali	Mario Batali will teach you how to turn your home into a villa in Sicily. He will demonstrate classic Sicilian recipes with seasonal ingredients and modern flare.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	302 Sushi Rolling Party	Ming Tsai	Ming Tsai will feature recipes from his new cookbook, Simply Ming in Your Kitchen. He will show you how to impress your friends by making the art of sushi rolling look easy.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	303 GODIVA Presents: For Chocolate Lovers Only	David Funaro & Duff Goldman	Experience the passion of all things chocolate with GODIVA Senior Chef Chocolatier David Funaro and Food Network Star Chef Duff Goldman. They will discuss their love of chocolate and the secrets of chocolate-making with an interactive discussion and demonstration utilizing their favorite GODIVA chocolate products.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	304 Argentina’s Top Malbecs	Mark Oldman	Follow along with Mark Oldman as he tastes his way through Argentinean Malbecs and shows you how to choose your favorite.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	305 Syrah vs. Shiraz Smackdown	Anthony Giglio	Another epic battle presided over by the Smackdown king, Anthony Giglio, pitting Australia versus New Zealand in the battle of Syrah vs. Shiraz.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	306 Rioja: Old & New	Leslie Sbrocco	Leslie Sbrocco will review the wines of present and past produced in one of Spain’s most iconic winemaking region.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	307 Pairing the World’s Most Difficult Foods	Marnie Old	Explore the sensory science behind some of the most famous ‘wine-killers’, like artichokes and chili peppers, in order to better understand how to avoid problem pairings. Discover how a few surprisingly innocuous ingredients – like sugar and lemon juice – can lead to more failed pairings than more notorious foods.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	308 Napa Reds: Better with Age	Andrea Robinson	Andrea Robinson will take us into the most covetable cellars in Napa Valley and discuss the significance of aged wines.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	311 Great Cocktail Party Drinks	Kate Krader & Jim Meehan	Kate Krader and Jim Meehan will let you in on the tricks and tips of the trade from top bartenders and teach you how to make the best party, better.
FRI 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	312 Stella Artois Presents: The Beauty of Pairing Belgian Beer and Food	Marc Stroobandt & Bart Vandaele
FRI 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	RT3 The Extraordinary Wines of California's Sine Qua Non	Richard Betts $275
FRI 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm	GT2 Grand Tasting

SAT 9:15am – 10:30am	T400 Decoding the Web: How to Harness the Power of the Internet	Moderator: Steve Dolinsky, Panelists: Grant Achatz, Paul Barron, Richard Blais, Mike Church
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	401 Techniques to Create a Great Meal	Jacques & Claudine Pépin	Jacques Pépin combines the knowledge from La Methode and La Technique in his new book, Jacques Pépin’s New Complete Techniques. From the 700 recipes Pépin will select his favorites and along with his daughter, Claudine, teach you how to prepare an unforgettable meal!
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	402 Dim Sum at Home	Andrew Zimmern	Andrew Zimmern will slurp and twirl his favorite meal into your hearts. He will pound out handmade noodles to create an authentic Hong Kong style beef bowl and show you how to turn your kitchen into dim sum central.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	403 Rub, Marinade or Season: What’s the Best?	Tim Love	Tim Love answers every carnivore’s greatest conundrum. Tim will deconstruct the process and demonstrate the best methods in order to discover which is best: rub, marinate or season?
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	404 Next Superstar Value Wine	Mark Oldman	Mark Oldman scours the racks for the next underrated and surprisingly splendid wine, the ultimate diamond in the rough.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	405 White Wines of Alta Italia	Bobby Stuckey	Bobby Stuckey will take a journey through Friuli Venezia Giulia, examining the greatness of this region’s wine.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	406 Showstopping Champagne	Shayn Bjornholm	According to Shayn Bjornholm, there has never been a better time to drink Champagne in history. He will guide you through some of the best Champagne ever made.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	407 Riesling Report	Paul Grieco	A drinking tour through some of the world’s best Rieslings by the expert himself, Paul Grieco.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	408 Single Vineyard Sonoma Pinot Noir	Andrea Robinson	Andrea Robinson will guide us on a close study of the superstar vineyards of Sonoma, California.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	409 Classic Conversations: BNC All-Stars	Moderator: Dana Cowin, Panelists: Wylie Dufresne, Thomas Keller, Eric Ripert	FOOD & WINE editor-in-chief Dana Cowin talks with past F&W Best New Chefs Wylie Dufresne (2001), Eric Ripert (1992) and Thomas Keller (1988) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Best New Chef program. The panelists will discuss pivotal moments in their careers, the benefits and pitfalls of fame, their most exciting new projects and the legacies they hope to leave behind.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	410 Unknown Wines from Spain’s Iconic Regions	Marnie Old	Explore the less familiar wine styles of famous Spanish zones. Explore a delicious array of wines that step off the beaten track, pleasantly surprising wine drinkers and broadening the stylistic range of appellations that are often pigeon-holed.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	411 Sauvignon Blanc Around the World	Leslie Sbrocco	A tour of taste lead by Leslie Sbrocco sampling the best Sauvignon Blanc the world has to offer.
SAT 10:00 am - 10:45 am	412 Lexus Presents: Don’t Mess with Texas – Unless You’re Lexus!	Bruno Davaillon & Anthony Giglio
SAT 10:00 am - 11:00 am	RT4 “Great Champagnes from a Great Year: The 2002 Tête de Cuvees	Antonio Galloni$225
SAT 10:45am - 11:30 am	PT2 Private Trade Grand Tasting
SAT 11:30 am - 1:15pm	GT3 Grand Tasting
SAT 1:30pm - 2:45pm	T600A Workshop A - Behind the Scenes: Breaking into Broadcast	Steve Dolinsky, Susan Feniger, Ming Tsai, Andrew Zimmern
SAT 1:30pm - 2:45pm	T600B Workshop B - Back to Basics: Social Media Fundamentals	Paul Barron, John Besh, Chris Cosentino
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	501 Oysters 10 Ways	José Andrés	José Andrés demonstrates his ‘mostly cooked’ oyster dishes and establishes oysters as a quintessential American food.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	502 Top Chef: Leftover Challenge	Tom Colicchio & Gail Simmons	Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will demonstrate how to best utilize leftovers in this two part demonstration. First, Tom will prepare a classic restaurant dish; with its leftovers Gail will create an equally delicious home-cooked second meal.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	503 Meatball Master	Marcus Samuelsson	Marcus Samuelsson shows the versatility of his native Swedish meatball by showing several variations on the classic.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	504 Cool Reds, Hot Summer	Bobby Stuckey	Bobby Stuckey will showcase the best red wines to enjoy during the dog days of summer.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	505 Italy’s Award Winning Wines	Anthony Giglio	Anthony Giglio will pour some of Italy’s award-winning wines and let you taste, analyze and judge for yourself.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	506 The Best of Burgundy, High & Low	Shayn Bjornholm	Shayne Bjornholm will explain how to pick the best Burgundy, at any price.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	507 America’s Best Wine & Cheese Pairings	Megan Krigbaum & Laura Werlin	Taste of the most complementary pairings of American wine and cheese. Celebrate American artisanship with Laura Werlin and Meghan Krigbaum.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	508 Ultimate Blind Wine Tasting	Richard Betts	A relaxed wine tasting where Richard Betts will discuss how wine is a grocery staple, not a luxury.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	510 Porktastic Pours: Best Wines for Charcuterie	Josh Wesson	Josh Wesson will enlighten us on what pairs best with that incredible plate of cured meat.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	511 Cocktail Tools of the Trade	Kate Krader & Jim Meehan	Become an expert mixologist. Kate Krader and Jim Meehan will teach you how to master every tool in your bar.
SAT 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	512 Steakhouse Classics	Tyler Florence	Tyler Florence will reveal the science and flavor behind perfecting dry aged beef and how to prepare the classic sides we all love.
SAT 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	RT5 Napa's Most Exclusive Cabernet Address: Pritchard Hill	Ray Isle $225
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	601 Oysters 10 Ways	José Andrés	José Andrés demonstrates his ‘mostly cooked’ oyster dishes and establishes oysters as a quintessential American food.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	602 Secret Ingredients	Richard Blais	Winner of Top Chef: All-Stars, Richard Blais, will take ingredients everyone has in their kitchen and use them in never-before-seen ways. The secret ingredients are average, but the dishes are not. Discover the hidden potential in your kitchen!
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	603 Entertaining: Global Vegetarian	Susan Feniger	Susan Feniger is guilty of converting a few meat lovers with her delicious vegetarian dishes inspired by her travels around the world. She will show you some of her favorite vegetarian recipes for entertaining.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	604 Argentina’s Top Malbecs	Mark Oldman	Follow along with Mark Oldman as he tastes his way through Argentinean Malbecs and shows you how to choose your favorite.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	605 Syrah vs. Shiraz Smackdown	Anthony Giglio	Another epic battle presided over by the Smackdown king, Anthony Giglio, pitting Australia versus New Zealand in the battle of Syrah vs. Shiraz.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	606 Rioja: Old & New	Leslie Sbrocco	Leslie Sbrocco will review the wines of present and past produced in one of Spain’s most iconic winemaking region.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	607 Pairing the World’s Most Difficult Foods	Marnie Old	Explore the sensory science behind some of the most famous ‘wine-killers’, like artichokes and chili peppers, in order to better understand how to avoid problem pairings. Discover how a few surprisingly innocuous ingredients – like sugar and lemon juice – can lead to more failed pairings than more notorious foods.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	608 Tac au Vin: Best Wines for Tacos	Floyd Cardoz, Danny Meyer & John Ragan	Danny Meyer and John Ragan will focus on the spices and flavors in Floyd Cardoz’s tacos from North End Grill to find the perfect wine pairings.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	610 Bordeaux’s Extraordinary 2009 Vintage	Ray Isle	Ray Isle, FOOD & WINE’s wine editor, will explain why he’s so excited about Bordeaux from 2009, and why you should be too.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	611 Great Cocktail Party Drinks	Kate Krader & Jim Meehan	Kate Krader and Jim Meehan will let you in on the tricks and tips of the trade from top bartenders and teach you how to make the best party, better.
SAT 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	612 Stella Artois Presents: The Beauty of Pairing Belgian Beer and Food	Marc Stroobandt & Bart Vandaele
SAT 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	RT6 Brunello di Montalcino: The Spectacular 2006 Vintage	Antonio Galloni$225
SAT 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm	GT4 Grand Tasting

SUN 10:30 am - 12:00 pm	701 The Classic Cook-Off	Sissy Biggers, Geoffrey Zakarian, Andrew Zimmern
SUN 10:30 am - 11:15 am	702 Great Southern Grains	Hugh Acheson	Hugh Acheson will highlight the importance of rice, millet, beans, farro and wheat in the history of Southern cooking and infuse traditional Southern dishes with modern inspiration.
SUN 10:30 am - 11:15 am	703 Great Wine Across America	Paul Grieco	As American wine tastings go, this one will have essentially no American wine...shocked!? We were too. But Sommelier Paul Grieco will take you on a oenological, historical journey through the origins of the country and up through the 20th Century. In essence, what are the vinous foundations of our great nation?
SUN 10:30 am - 11:15 am	704 Unknown Wines from Spain's Iconic Regions	Marnie Old	Explore the less familiar wine styles of famous Spanish zones. Explore a delicious array of wines that step off the beaten track, pleasantly surprising wine drinkers and broadening the stylistic range of appellations that are often pigeon-holed.
SUN 10:30 am - 11:15 am	705 Napa Reds: Better with Age	Andrea Robinson	Andrea Robinson will take us into the most covetable cellars in Napa Valley and discuss the significance of aged wines.
SUN 10:30 am - 11:15 am	706 The Price / Quality Myth	Richard Betts	Richard Betts will teach you to trust your palate and learn why you should never judge a bottle by its label.
SUN 10:30 am - 11:15 am	707 Mac & Cheese, Please!	Laura Werlin	Laura Werlin will bring her book, Mac & Cheese, Please! to life, pairing everyone’s cheesiest comfort food with equally delectable wine.
SUN 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm	GT5 Grand Tasting