wine & culinary arts festival

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$35 ($50 at the door) – Ages 21 & Older
The Shops at La Cantera – The Falls
15900 La Cantera Parkway, SA, TX 78256

It's hip! It's Haute! Sip, Savor & Shop!

Culinaria's "IT" event is back to open the week-long festivities in high style at The Shops at La Cantera. Join us for samplings of fabulous wines, savor scrumptious fare and discover your Culinaria couture at one of many exclusive retailers found only at The Shops at La Cantera. Bring your friends, feast and find your festival fashions.

 

WHAT TO WEAR: This event is outside the cobblestone road at The Shops at La Cantera so; we recommend your favorite comfy shopping shoes and fabulous fashions of course!

WHAT TO EXPECT:  An enjoyable evening with wine and food sampling and FUN!! Your brochure that evening will alert you to all the fabulous shopping incentives for the week!

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Call us at 210.822.9555 or visit our Tickets Page

 

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BIN 555 with Chef Jason Dady featuring Ambhar Tequila, 210-496-0555
555 W Bitters Road, SA, TX 78216 - View Menu

 

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$10 – All Ages (Ticket price includes entry into the event and beverages. Food from Food Trucks is sold separately.)
H-E-B Alon Market
8503 NW Military Highway, SA, TX 78231

 

San Antonio’s top chefs and mobile chefs serve their fine cuisine right from their mobile trucks! Here, some of the more popular food trucks will gather in one place providing an opportunity to attendees for a stroll around that includes wine, shopping and live entertainment. It’s a casual evening of gourmet foods and, of course, wine and beer. Seize the opportunity to gather and dine with these esteemed guests.

 

THE DINNERS
7:00 PM
Price Varies, Advance Sales Only
Reservations can be made directly with the restaurants.
Winemaker Dinners is an event that spotlights the culinary talents of the supreme winemakers and cooks in town.  San Antonio’s top chefs will prepare the most desirable dishes while you sip the taste tantalizing wines that the professionals have picked themselves.  The evening is memorable, the options are endless and the experience is real.  Prepare yourself for a night with esteemed guests and the dining feel perfect for this week of festivities.

 

 

Max’s Wine Dive at the Quarry with Chef James Moore
Featuring Hogue
210-444-9547
340 E Basse Road, Suite 101, SA, TX 78209
- View Menu

 

Francesca's at the Westin La Cantera Resort
Raymond Vineyards and Becker Vineyards and Virginia Philip, Master Sommelier
210-558-2253
16641 La Cantera Parkway, SA, TX 78256
- View Menu

Luke San Antonio featuring Chef Steven McHugh
Featuring Pedernales Cellars and Guy Stout, CWE, Master Sommelier
210-227-5853
125 E. Houston St., SA, TX 78205
- View Menu

 

WHAT TO WEAR: This is a beautiful, exclusive night at some of San Antonio’s finest restaurants. Wear your favorite dinner attire or check with participating restaurants on dress codes.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Divine wine (or tequila) perfectly paired with delectable dishes and great company.

 

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Reservations must be made directly with the restaurants.

 

 

12:00 PM
$65 advance tickets only
Becker Vineyards Lavender Haus
464 Becker Farms Road, Stonewall, TX 78671

 

The Beckers play host to three local chefs each taking one course of the meal and pairing it with the festival’s guest winemakers for the week. The result is an afternoon that is tasty, informative and the perfect way to stir up your taste buds. This year’s featured chefs include Chef David Gilbert of Sustenio, Chef Stefan Bowers of Feast and Chef Steve McHugh of Luke.

Visiting wine guests include Dr. Richard & Bunny Becker, Becker Vineyards, Gary Hogue, Hogue Winery, Washington State, Mark Hyman, Llano Estacado Winery, Gina Livingston, Portfolio Manager Moet Hennessy, Rob Mondavi, Proprietor/Winemaker, Folio Wine Company, Clifford Pereira, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Virginia Philip, Master Sommelier, John Smiley, Marketing Manager, Cuvaison Winery, Napa, Al Stinson, Chalk Hill Winery, Guy Stout, CWE, Master Sommelier, Enrique Toso, Pascual Toso Winery, Mendoza Argentina

 

WHAT TO EXPECT: A reception followed by a three-course seated lunch – with plenty of wine and information.

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Call us at 210.822.9555 or visit our Tickets page.

 

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Friday, May 18
Winemaker Dinner – 7:00 PM
18 Oaks at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort
Featuring Folio Wine Company & Llano Estacado
210-491-5825
23808 Resort Parkway, SA, TX 78261
- View Menu

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$50 ($65 at the door) – Ages 21 & Older
Villita Assembly Building

401 Villita Street, SA, TX 78205

Today, we are finding that culture shapes the world around us.  Here in San Antonio, the arts of Mexico influence the city to make it a year round celebration. Imagine.  The spicy flavors you love infused with the cuisine of the Mexican culture.  Germany has their beer, Italy has their wine, and Mexico has their Tequila!  All of these will be play their part in the colorful culture presented this evening.  This event will be off the charts and the very Best of Mexico. 

 

WHAT TO WEAR: This event is a fun and spicy indoor-outdoor event.  Cocktail attire, dressy jeans, little black dresses, it all goes.   

WHAT TO EXPECT: An escape from San Antonio and a journey through Mexico as you are treated to an explosion of Mexican flare!

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Call us at 210.822.9555 or visit our Tickets Page

 

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$50 advance tickets only
Casa Hernan
411 E. Cevallos, SA, TX, 78204

Ethnic flavors come together to celebrate this Mexican tradition.  Start your Saturday of festival festivities experiencing variations of barbacoa as Chef Johnny Hernandez takes you through the journey through sight, smell and plenty of taste accompanied by fantastic cocktails and entertainment.

 

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$100 ($125 at the door) – Ages 21 & Older
The Grotto at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 E Market Street, SA, TX 78205

This night of elegance for you and your friends will be the talk of the town this year.  A complete makeover of this demanded event will be breath-taking from the moment you walk in the door.  San Antonio’s Riverwalk sets the stage for a night on the town.  Chefs provide the classics with a new spin that compliments the trend oriented fare to perfection.  Everything your heart desires for a flawless evening will be all in one place.

 

ADDRESS: “The Grotto” or the Riverwalk level of the Convention Center, 200 E Market St.  San Antonio, Texas 78205

WHAT TO WEAR:   After all of the previous laidback festival events, this is THE event to break-in those fabulous heels and gentlemen can wear their favorite tie.  This is an indoor/ outdoor event.   

WHAT TO EXPECT:   An elegant night paired with an elegant venue and exquisite chefs makes for a night to remember. 

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Call us at 210.822.9555 or visit our Tickets Page

 

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
$35

Casa Hernan, 411 E Cevallos, SA, TX 78204
Sommeliers know a thing or two about wine – it's their business. Guests at this seminar will experience a blind tasting with the experts and our special guests Virginia Philip, Master Sommelier and Guy Stout, CWE, Master Sommelier along with our local wine experts, Dr. Richard Becker, Becker Vineyards and Steven Krueger, Resort Sommelier for the Westin La Cantera. These experienced palates will give you the chance to taste wine like a pro with a combination of white and red wines and certainly a surprise or two along the way.

 

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$35 ($50 at the door), Under 21 - $10, 5 & Under – free
Pearl Amphitheater
200 E Grayson Street, SA, TX 78215

Texas is known for its burgers, barbecue and beer.  Lucky for you, we decided to put all of these signature Texas features together in one event!  San Antonio’s finest dining establishments offering their best interpretation of the Texas culture we have all come to know and love.  Bring your family and friends for all the beverages you can think of and enough food to feed the Lone Star State.  This backyard fare will be a perfect end to the festival and the weekend.

 

ADDRESS: The Pearl, 200 East Grayson Street, San Antonio, TX 78215 (the event takes place in the back parking lot area and amphitheatre are of the venue).

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual dress for an outdoor venue (and sometimes lots of sunshine) is the best way to go for this event.

HOW TO GET TICKETS: Call us at 210.822.9555 or visit our Tickets Page

Visit our website for updated event details including additional Winemaker Dinners and the inclusion of our seminars.

 

Purchase your tickets online at www.culinariasa.org or select event tickets are available at H-E-B stores in San Antonio.

*All those details that we must say for legal reasons and such:
*All ticket prices include Texas State Sales Tax
*All events are subject to change or cancellation
*The only event recommended for ages under 21 is the Burgers, BBQ & Beer event that is family-friendly.
*Events are likely to sell-out prior to the event date and in some cases tickets will not be available at the door.

 

Becker Vineyards
August 11, 2012
Three sessions: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
$25 per person

As the summer winds down and fall is on the horizon, it's the perfect time to relax and enjoy it all with an afternoon at Becker Vineyards for Rambling Rosé. Attendees of this event return year after year for the opportunity to sample some wonderful rosé wines, including one from Becker Vineyards. Experience the wines through a blind tasting with a panel of experts that will help guide you through a palate of flavors. More flavors follow in the form of food as Chef John Brand of Las Canarias at the Omni La Mansion del Rio Hotel and Ostra at Mokara will provide tasty bites to complete the day.

 

Every Thursday Night
May 31st – August 16

EZ's Brick Oven & Grill is partnering with Culinaria Food & Wine Festival to present Cinema Culinaria every Thursday beginning May 31, 2012 and continuing through August 16, 2012 at the EZ's location in the Sunset Ridge Shopping Center, 6498 North New Braunfels Avenue. Cinema Culinaria kicks off with a screening of foodie movie favorite Julie & Julia at dusk in a specially designed outdoor setting in EZ's expansive parking lot. A new twist on the old drive-in movie, Cinema Culinaria features outdoor patio-style seating for "dine-in" movies, all of which will share a central theme of food or wine for culinary aficionados.

What to wear: Casual Attire
What to expect: Fabulous food and fun movie nights
How to get tickets: No need, just show up!

 

The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio
September 2012
$300 per person

Culinaria invites you to the culinary event of the year for San Antonio – Chefs & Cellars. This exclusive evening will take place once again inside the Culinary Institute of America’s San Antonio kitchen while chefs dazzle 12 guests each with a multi-course menu paired with rare and fine wines from private cellar owners.

 

October 2012

There is no better way to celebrate San Antonio's fall like an outdoor tournament with wine!! The Hole in Wine Golf Classic offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to enjoy an exciting day on the links at San Antonio's premier daily fee golf course. Enjoy a round of golf with your friends and celebrate with a fine wine and chef driven reception after. Each player will enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch and entrance to the wine & dinner reception on the day of the event. Contests ranging from closest to the pin and long drive complement the day as well as live music during the reception

TIME: Registration & Lunch - 12:00 PM
Shotgun Start - 1:30 PM
Fine wine and food reception following tournament

COST: - $125 per person
$1000 Corporate foursome (with team recognition and other amazing perks!)

ADDRESS: TBD

WHAT TO WEAR: Standard golf attire and no steel spikes, please!

WHAT TO EXPECT: A beautiful course, amazing wines, spirits and hopefully not a lot of yelling out FORE!

 

HOW TO GET TICKETS OR TEAMS: Call us and we'll do the rest, 210.822.9555

 

Culinaria is a non-profit organization promoting San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination and supporting local students in culinary arts and food related aid organizations. The Festival dates for 2012 are MAY 16-20, with additional events throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter for additional information or follow us on facebook and twitter!