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2008 Summit Schedule of Events

SOUTHERN COMFORT!     
7:00PM Friday, April 18 Perini Ranch Grounds
Exclusive Patron Event
Prominent Texas chefs, including Stephan Pyles, Tom Perini, Grady Spears and Paula Lambert will share their secrets of comfort – exploring the foods that they grew up with and how these recipes have evolved into the cuisines they serve today. Join Tom at the chuck wagon for his favorite comfort – cigars and cognacs!

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A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH CHEF STEPHAN PYLES                                  
11:00AM Saturday, April 19 Perini Ranch Grounds
Fifth-generation Texan, founding father of Southwestern Cuisine and a pioneer of New American Cuisine, Chef Pyles has created 14 restaurants over the past 22 years. The Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit is thrilled to invite you to join us for an exclusive multi-course luncheon prepared by Chef Stephan Pyles. Chef Pyles will demonstrate the art of pairing food with remarkable wines and give you a rare “Q&A” opportunity with the chef himself! $150

TEXAS vs. THE WORLD WINE TASTING
3:00PM Saturday, April 19 Perini Ranch Grounds
It may seem like a lofty undertaking but, Texans are known for their “bigger and better” attitudes and our pride for Texas Wines is no different. Why not take on the world!? In this blind tasting, moderated by well-known writer Wes Marshall, you will taste astounding wines from Texas, California, Australia and France in a head to head taste-off. Marshall will be joined on the panel by winemakers and representatives from the vineyards of each of the wines poured at this tasting. $50

COWBOYS, CUISINE & CABERNET                                    
7:00PM Saturday, April 19 Perini Ranch Grounds
Dine and dance the night away under the West Texas sky as you sample some of the regions' finest cuisine from some of today's hottest chefs. Here the chefs will showcase their cuisine and creativity at their own buffet stations alongside perfectly paired wines. This unique, intimate event gives you the rare chance to kick up your heels and visit with our top chefs and winemakers. Valet Parking provided. $125

BID-ADIEU BRUNCH                                   
9:30AM Sunday, April 20 Perini Ranch Grounds - Patio
Exclusive Patron Event
Before you hit the road, make your trails happy ones as we say "farewell" to our guests with a traditional Texas brunch. This informal fare will be the perfect end to your weekend!