An experience so good you can taste it!

Whether you're casually curious or a serious seeker of style and taste, The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert will open your eyes to the art in everyday life. Come and experience the inspiration and imagination of today's leading chefs, sommeliers, winemakers and artists.

• Two-day Grand Tasting featuring internationally renowned, James Beard award-winning chef Rick Tramonto; Chef, author, restaurateur and tv personality David Rosengarten; Food Network stars The Hearty Boys; "Breakfast Queen" Ina Pinkney; the 'godfather' of Thai cuisine Tommy Tang; and many others. Plus, cooking demos, wine tastings, food sampling and more!

• Opening Night 'Food Flight!' Event guests are the ultimate judges of good taste as leading local chefs and bartenders square off in a spirited competition for bragging rights.

• Sweet Dreams, a magical evening of decadent desserts and elegant drinks, served poolside at the beautiful Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa.

• A Taste of Desert Willow Golf Tournament Featuring celebrity chefs and local notables, plus food and wine tastings all around the course.

• El Paseo Invitational Exhibition Dedication of 18 new sculptures all along the famed shopping district.

• Music at the McCallum Theatre, Charity Wine Dinners, El Paseo shopping and much more!

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Joey Altman

Joey Altman is a San Francisco based Chef who wears many hats. Television Host, Cookbook Author, Restaurant Consultant, Food & Wine Educator, and Public Speaker.

Ben Ford

Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Ben Ford is one of Southern California’s brightest culinary stars.

Clos du Bois

For nearly 30 years, Clos du Bois has crafted award-winning wines that showcase the best of the Sonoma County wine region, particularly the Alexander Valley, home of our winery and estate vineyards.

David Nepove, Director of Mixology Southern Wine & Spirits

David Nepove is "Mr. Mojito". He has been in the restaurant industry for 23 years and has 21 years of bartending experience.

Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe and Emporium

At Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe & Emporium, guests dine in an atmosphere that is both elegant and relaxed. Let the mingling of signature island-inspired dishes with tropical libations draw you in.

An experience so good you can taste it!

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