​​Created to inspire guests with a weekend packed full of delicious culinary experiences and Vail adventure. FEAST! Vail kicks-off the summer season with the adventurous, Memorial Day Weekend culinary celebration. Renowned Vail chefs will collaborate and compete with visiting guest chefs. Chefs will be joined by masters of the vine, cocktail artisans and craft beer pros –all game for adventure, from the kitchen table to the mountain trail. 

 

FRIDAY, MAY 24​
​6 - 9PM Small Plates, Big Valley Flavors, Solaris Plaza - $75 per adult / $15 (Age 14 & under)
Lookout Vail, we’re serving up the ultimate small plates experience to kick off the holiday weekend with delicious style! Enjoy a small plates tasting presented by celebrated Vail Valley and talented guest chefs. No inaugural feast would be complete without sips and tunes--so we’ve added wines, microbrews, hand-crafted cocktails, and live Bluegrass music to the mix! To top it off, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your favorite bites and help us crown a Best Bites Bunch. Limited to 250 ppl. 

Small Plates, Big Valley Flavors - Participating Chefs, Restaurants and Dishes  
 

• Paul Anders, Executive Chef, Sweet Basil
  Bourbon Chicken Liver Mousse, Chicken Skin Chip, Apple Jelly and Shaved Walnuts

• ​Frank Bonanno, Chef/Owner, Bonanno Concepts (Denver)
  Octopus Salad with White Bean Vinaigrette on Fettunta

• ​​​​​Brian Brouillard, Mountain Standard​
  Pork Shoulder Rillettes with Pickled Pineapple, Mustard Seeds

• ​Mark Dinh, Chef, Matsuhisa Vail
  Lobster Tacos

• Troy Guard, Chef/Owner, TAG (Denver) 
  Caramelized Hawaiian Butterfish with Shiitake, Spring Peas, Crab, Kabayaki

• Kelly Liken, Chef/Owner, Restaurant Kelly Liken
  Spring Pea Panna Cotta with Spiced Pistachios, Preserved Meyer Lemon Emulsion, Pickled Asparagus and Pea Shoot Salad​

• ​Jay McCarthy, Corporate Chef, Vail Chophouse
  Short Rib Sliders Topped with Brie, Demi Drizzle and Cabbage Slaw

• ​​​​​​​​​​​J​​ay McCarthy, Corporate Chef, Vail Blue Moose​
  ​​Winter Pizza with Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Minced Basil, Garlic and Olive Oil
  Buffalo Wing Pizza with Diced Chicken, Cheddar and Vail Blue Moose Buffalo Wing Sauce​​​

• ​​​​​​Marty Odom, Chef, Big Bear Bistro​​
  Heirloom Tomato and Pesto Bruschetta Sprinkled with Goat Cheese and Drizzled with Honey Balsamic Vinegar​

• ​Jeff Osaka, Chef/Owner, twelverestaurant (Denver)​
  House Marinated Mackerel with Citrus Salad, Pink Peppercorns, Cilantro​

• ​Bernie Oswald, Executive Pastry Chef, Sonnenalp  ​
  Kasespatzle—Homemade Swiss Dumplings and Cheese Topped with Diced Tomatoes and Fried Onions​

• Theo Otte, Chef/Owner, 626 on Rood (Grand Junction)
  Foie Gras Terrine and a Vegetarian Terrine with Roasted and Pickled Local Radishes and Fresh Pea shoots

• Oliver Philpott, Executive Chef, La Tour
  Kampachi Sashimi with Ginger Pickled Asian Pear and Yuzu Ponzu

• Julian Smith, Chef, Bol
  Spicy Tuna Tartare​

• ​Lauren Smith, Chef/Owner, Mountain Cupcakes​
  Mini Specialty Cupcakes​

• Elise Wiggins, Chef, Executive Chef, Panzano (Denver)
  Maple-Fig Glazed Lamb Bites with Goat Cheese and Walnut Dust
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  Pours

A dozen different drink options to choose from including products from Brown-Forman, Crazy Mountain Brewery and Moët Hennessy   USA.

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SATURDAY, MAY 25​
​9-10:30AM Yoga for a Cause, Gore Creek Promenade - Requested Donation
Begin your day in the mountain air with local yogis and an hour-long class for all abilities—followed by a refreshing smoothie. This community event is first-come, first-served—be sure to bring your own mat.  No ticket is necessary and all donations raised will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Eagle and Lake Counties and Africa Yoga Project. Limited to 25 ppl.​ 

10AM-1:30PM Belay & Brunch, Presented by the Vail Vitality Center, Vail Athletic Club & Terra Bistro - $45 per person w/ climbing | $30 per person brunch only
(12 PM-1:30PM Brunch only)
Take Memorial Day Weekend to new heights with an instructional climbing clinic at the Vail Athletic Club. After you’ve reached your personal peak on the wall, you’ll cool down over a healthy brunch at Terra Bistro, complete with Bloody Mary or Mimosa to toast your accomplishment. The event is open to all levels of expertise, no equipment necessary—just bring your sense of adventure and your appetite! Limited to 25 ppl.  SOLD OUT for 2013.

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11-11:45AM “Sides” – SESSION 1 - $20 per person/side
Sweet Inspiration: Dessert Fondue, Swiss Chalet, Sonnenalp Hotel
Hands-on tasting with Sonnenalp Executive Pastry Chef, Bernie Oswald, who celebrates this delightful and delicious favorite with personal recipes and pairings, from decadent chocolate fondue to seasonally healthy yogurt based fondue. Chef Oswald offers an insider’s look at the tradition behind this entertaining classic.  Includes a signature drink to round out the experience. Limited to 40 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS​​​​​
Pizza & Craft Beer, Vail Blue Moose​

Enjoy delicious, hand-crafted pizza inspired by the freshest local, seasonal ingredients sourced by Chef Jay McCarthy. This delicious tasting includes craft beer flights designed to complement a perennial favorite, Rocky Mountain style! Limited to 30 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS
Make the Most of Your Grill with Rubs, Brines, and Marinades, Sweet Basil

Maximize Flavor with Minimal impact to your Wallet. A demonstration of how to take more economical cuts of meat and improve flavor and texture via the rubs, brines and marinades. 25 ppl.​ PURCHASE TICKETS

Summer Sparklers, Solaris Plaza
Join us as we raise our glass to sunshine in the mountains, and the wines guaranteed to make the season sparkle. Elway’s Sommelier Jim Lay will be your host as you make your way through a variety of sparkling wine—Domaine Chandon Brut Napa, Korbel Organic, and La Marca Prosecco, Italy-- paired with the perfect cheeses to complement the occasion and summer entertaining. Limited to 50 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS

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12:30-1:15PM “Sides” – SESSION 2 - $20 per person/side
Sweet Inspiration: Dessert Fondue, Sonnenalp, Swiss Chalet
Hands-on tasting with Bernie Oswald, Sonnenalp Executive Pastry Chef who celebrates this delightful and delicious favorite with personal recipes and pairings, from decadent chocolate fondue to seasonally healthy yogurt based fondue. Chef Oswald offers an insider’s look at the tradition behind this entertaining classic.  Includes delicious sips to round out the experience.  Limited to 40 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS

Pizza & Craft Beer, Vail Blue Moose
Enjoy delicious, hand-crafted pizza inspired by the freshest local, seasonal ingredients sourced by Chef Jay McCarthy. This delicious tasting includes craft beer flights designed to complement a perennial favorite, Rocky Mountain style! Limited to 30 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS

Make the Most of Your Grill with Rubs, Brines, and Marinades, Sweet Basil
Maximize Flavor with Minimal impact to your Wallet. A demonstration of how to take more economical cuts of meat and improve flavor and texture via the rubs, brines and marinades. 25 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS

Rugged Reds, Solaris Plaza

In a nod to the Vail Valley lifestyle, Elway’s Sommelier Jim Lay has curated an adventurous tasting of wines from rugged wine producing regions. We’re celebrating the spirit of adventure through the wine. Includes a tasting of cheeses to round out the experience. Limited to 50 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS

4-5:30PM Pinot Boot Camp, Solaris Plaza - $40 per person
Fun, interactive immersion tasting that celebrates one of the world’s most popular varietals. Sommelier Nick Noesen will deep dive into all things Pinot, provides a window into the capacity of Pinot Noir to reflect the unique characteristics of the region in which the grapes are grown--and the different styles and personalities that are reflected in the pours. Includes a tasting of cheese to round out the experience. Limited to 50 ppl. SOLD OUT for 2013.

4-6PM Pins & Pours, Bol
Get Happy Hour rolling with cool, retro cocktails, bites and a game or two with your favorite chefs on the lanes at Bol. Admission and live entertainment are complimentary; FEAST! Cocktails, bites and Free bowling are available from 4-6 pm.​ Bowling is first come-first served. 



6PM-10PM Explore Vail
Wrap up your day by dining, at your leisure, at any one of Vail's amazing restaurants. A number Vail eateries will be offering unique FEAST! Vail specials. Please check with your favorite Vail restaurant for reservations. 
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SUNDAY, MAY 26​
​8:30-11:30AM Trail Mix, Tavern on the Square, Lionshead - $45 per person w/ hike | $30 per person brunch only
(10AM-11:30AM Brunch only)
Warm up for another day of culinary action with an intimate, hosted hike up Vail Mountain with a trail expert as well as a couple of FEAST! chefs. You’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view and a delicious brunch at Tavern on the Square which includes their signature Bacon Bloody Mary and Mimosas. The event has limited space, so secure you place on the trail! The event is open to all ability levels. Limited to 40 ppl.  SOLD OUT for 2013.



9-10:30AM Casting Clinic, Gore Creek Promenade, Presented by Fly Fishing Outfitters - $35 per person
Begin your day with a fly fishing clinic with Chef Kelly Liken and other chefs—plus some of the best known local professional anglers. They’ll share tales from the river and casting techniques, so just bring your appetite for adventure and for the Vail Valley lifestyle. Fly rods and a delish bite from Chef Kelly will be provided. Limited to 25 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS



​11-11:45AM “Sides” – Session 1 - $20 per person/side
Best in Show: Steak & Bourbon, Vail Chophouse
Chef Jay McCarthy hosts his own Vail Valley Best in Show with the ultimate pairing: the perfect steak with hand-crafted Bourbon from Woodford Reserve. From selecting cuts, to rubs and marinades from Sweet Basil and grilling techniques, Chef McCarthy provides a road map to the perfect steak accompanied of course, by the perfect pour. Limited to 30 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS
Chill, Wines with Attitude, Solaris Plaza

Join us as we take an unexpected turn and celebrate wines with well-deserved attitude that stand out in the crowd. Winemaker Kevin Furtado will help kick you into chill-mode as we take you on a memorable tasting that gives new meaning to Chilling in the Rockies.

wines to be featured include 2011 Acacia "Unoaked" Chardonay, 2012 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2010 Orogeny, Green Valley, Chardonnay. Limited to 50 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS
Farm to Glass, Elway’s

Elway’s Jim Lay is committed to sourcing fresh ingredients locally, and introducing inspired specialty cocktails on a weekly basis. He shares his passion for farm to glass cocktail culture, in a spirited, memorable immersion experience. Come thirsty, we promise this is one FEAST! first that will change the way you look at cocktails. Limited to 40 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS
 

12:30-1:15PM “Sides” – Session 2 - $20 per person/side
Best in Show: Steak & Bourbon, Vail Chophouse
Chef Jay McCarthy hosts his own Vail Valley Best in Show with the ultimate pairing: the perfect steak with hand-crafted Bourbon from Colorado. From selecting cuts, to rubs and marinades from Sweet Basil, and grilling techniques, Chef McCarthy provides a road map to the perfect steak accompanied of course, by the perfect pour. Limited to 30 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS
‘Q-Friendly Wines, Solaris Plaza​

When it comes to Q-friendly wines, reds are the easiest—The FEAST! team has talked to the pros, and we’ve put together our top picks to pair with what you can grill, cook on a fire pit, or  ‘Q. Winemaker/Sommelier Kevin Furtado is sure to provide the ins and outs as you sip your way through 2010 New Harbor Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2011 Chalone Monterey Pinot Noir, Rosenblum, Sonoma Appellation Zin, and Numanthia Termes Tempernillo, Spain - all are the perfect complement for summer grilling in the Rockies. Limited to 50 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS
Farm to Glass, Elway’s​

Elway’s Jim Lay is committed to sourcing fresh ingredients locally, and introducing inspired specialty cocktails on a weekly basis. He shares his passion for farm to glass cocktail culture, in a spirited, memorable immersion experience. Come thirsty, we promise this is one FEAST! first that will change the way you look at cocktails. Limited to 40 ppl. PURCHASE TICKETS

6:30PM  Vine to Table Dinner, Restaurant Kelly Liken - $125 per person
Join Chef Kelly Liken and a special guest, Chef Jeff Osaka from twelverestaurant in Denver, for an intimate celebration of the pleasures of the vine and the table. This luxurious evening includes a collaborative inspired menu from the chefs accompanied by wine pairings. Space is limited so be sure to secure your spot.  Please contact Restaurant Kelly Liken directly for reservations. CLICK HERE Limited to 75 ppl.



VINE TO TABLE
MENU


FIRST COURSE

ENGLISH PEA-VANILLA SOUP, HAYSTACK GOAT CHEESE MOUSSE, YOUNG PEA GREENS
2011 THOMAS LABAILLE SANCERRE

SECOND COURSE
PAN ROASTED HALIBUT, ARTICHOKE BARIGOULE, CRUNCHY SOURDOUGH SALAD, AND PARSLIED SALSA VERDE
2011 WILLIAM FEVRE CHABLIS

THIRD COURSE
GRASS FED BEEF STRIP LOIN, ASPARAGUS, FINGERLING POTATOES, CRISPY SWEETBREADS
2010 PROVENCE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

FOURTH COURSE
VANILLA CUSTARD FILLED BUCKWHEAT TART, RHUBARB COMPOTE, SORREL SHERBET AND BUCKWHEAT GRANOLA

2009 PAUL JABOULET MUSCAT BEAUMES DE VENISE



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MONDAY, MAY 27

7:00AM-11:30AM The Valor Races & Post-Race Manor Vail Brunch (Half-Marathon, 5 Mile Run/Walk, Family Run)

Runners and walkers will be treated to stunning Gore Range views along a moderate course on rolling, paved surfaces through residential neighborhoods and along Vail Bike Path. All participants will receive a Valor Races finisher medal and a delicious post-race brunch provided by Manor Vail Lodge. Brunch is included with athlete registration and is available to spectators on race day for a $15 fee. Please CLICK HERE for more details and registration to this event.