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About Giada De Laurentiis

Born in Rome, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis

grew up in a large Italian family. Giada consistently found herself in the family’s kitchen and spent a great deal of time

at her grandfather’s restaurant, DDL

Foodshow. After graduating from the

University of California in Los Angeles, she commenced her

professional culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, specializing in both cuisine and pastry. She subsequently returned to Los Angeles, where she held positions at the Ritz-Carlton Fine Dining Room and Wolfgang Puck’s Spago. She later founded GDL Foods, a catering company in Los Angeles.  Giada’s television career started on Food Network in 2002. Since then, she has earned an Emmy for Outstanding Lifestyle Host and has become one of Food Network’s most recognizable faces. Her Emmy Award-winning cooking show “Everyday Italian” featured quick, healthy and satisfying Italian dishes. Her primetime show, “Giada’s Weekend Getaways,” debuted in 2007. Giada can also be seen on Food Network in specials such as “Giada in Paradise” and as a judge and mentor on “Food Network Star.” “Giada at Home,” her current hit series, premiered in 2008.  Her first book, Everyday Italian, showcases many of the delicious recipes from her cooking show of the same name. Giada’s Family Dinners, Everyday Pasta, Giada’s Kitchen, Giada at Home, and her most recent book Weeknights with Giada were all New York Times best-sellers.

Her upcoming book Giada’s Feel Good Food is due to hit shelves in November. She is also working on a series of books for young readers, Giada De Laurentiis’s Recipe for Adventure, which explore some of Giada’s favorite cities as well as youth-friendly recipes. The series is set for release in September.

In 2008 Giada and the Italian arm of Barilla pasta released four products under her name—extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Tuscan herb mix, and sea salt with fresh lemon zest. The collection was sold at Crate and Barrel stores and specialty shops.  In 2010, Giada partnered with Target to launch her own exclusive products for their stores nationwide.  

About Andrew ZimmernAs the creator, host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern,” “Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World,” and his new series, “Bizarre Foods America,” Andrew Zimmern travels the globe, exploring food in its own terroir, from world class restaurants to street carts and jungle markets.

In 2013, Zimmern won the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Television Personality/Host for the second time; his first win was in 2012. His web-series Appetite for Life received an Effie in 2010. “Bizarre Foods” also took home two CableFax awards in 2009. His podcast, Go Fork Yourself, won the Stitcher Award for Best Food/Cooking Podcast in 2012.

Zimmern is a contributing editor at Food & Wine magazine, an award-winning monthly columnist at Mpls. St.Paul Magazine and a senior editor at Delta Sky magazine. Andrew is the author of The Bizarre Truth and Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food, as well as Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild & Wonderful Foods.

Zimmern has served as a corporate and product spokesperson for Target, Cascal, Pepto Bismol, Toyota, General Mills, Procter & Gamble, Traterra, Health Partners and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. He has also partnered with General Mills to host “The Munchies: People’s Choice Food Awards,” an online food awards ceremony. He is Entrepreneur in Residence at Babson College’s prestigious Lewis Institute.

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Featured Chefs

Ellen Kassoff Gray, author, Equinox Restaurant

Todd Gray, Equinox Restaurant

Scott Drewno, The Source

Ed Hardy, Quench

Billy Strynkowski, Restaurant Associates

Jeff Mahin, Stella Barra Pizzeria, Summer House,

Do-Rite Donuts, M Street Kitchen

Robert Wiedmaier, Marcel’s, Brasserie Beck, Wildwood

Kitchen, Mussel Bar & Grille

Party on the PatioDrinks on the Trawick Terrace for sale by Restaurant Associates.

5–7PM

Tastings: Olive oil tastings by Secolari5–7PM

Main Stage: Giada De Laurentiis7PM (tickets required)

5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

Talk & Taste: Swing’s Coffee

Roasters and Jill Sandler of The

Chocolatier’s PaletteExplore the relationship and flavor profiles of coffee and

chocolate. 11–11:45AM

Talk & Taste: Pinstripes

A quick and satisfying pasta dinner of chicken and goat cheese fusilli

pasta. 12–12:45PM

Talk & Taste: Todd Gray and Ellen

Kassoff Gray—The New Jewish Table

The culinary couple provides a mouthwatering glimpse of

modern Jewish cooking.1–1:45PM

Talk & Taste: Billy Strynkowski,

Restaurant AssociatesRoasted lamb meatball with pistachio pesto and a grilled

eggplant relish.2–2:45PM

Talk & Taste: Todd Gray

Farm to TableA frontrunner of the

sustainable food movement, Todd Gray offers seasonal

American cuisine well established in European

technique. 3–3:45PM

Pairings: Beer and Cheese

Righteous Cheese pairs its artisan creations with brew.

4–4:45PM

Talk & Taste: All Things Olive OilKeith Voight of All Things

Olive provides an overview on how olive oil is made, with tastings of different flavors—

from buttery, to fruity, to peppery, to grassy.

5–5:45PM

JaleoTastes of Spain

José Andrés has built a restaurant empire on the flavors of Spain. His team shows off their favorite

creations. 6–6:45PM

Talk & Taste: BLT Steak

BLT Steak flexes its muscle at the grill for a demo

of how to sear summer favorites. 12–12:45PM

Talk & Taste: Billy Strynkowski

The former Cooking Light executive chef grills

shrimp and shows you how to incorporate it into a refreshing summer salad.

1–1:45PM

Talk & Taste: Ed Hardy of QuenchThe chef shares different ways of preparing local trout, including unique

curing and smoking methods. 3–3:45PM

Talk & Taste: Todd Gray

Just back from a cross country road trip, the

Equinox Restaurant chef cooks with Pacific Salmon.

4:30–5:15PM

Party on the PatioPig roast with Scott Drewno of The Source with drinks for sale by

Restaurant Associates. 5–7:30PM

Live Music: Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band1PM and 2PM

Live Music: Howling at the Moon featuring Jay Summerour

3:15PM and 4:15PM

Live Music: Israel & Morris Newgrass5:15PM and 6:15PM

Talk & Taste: Jeff Mahin of Summer

House and Stella Barra Pizzeria

Heirloom tomato and corn bread panzanella salad, burrata, smoked

almonds, arugula pesto and vincotto by chef Jeff Mahin.

3–3:45PM

Talk & Taste: Jeff Mahin of Summer

House and Stella Barra Pizzeria

Ahi tuna tostadas with Thai chili sauce and guacamole

by Jeff Mahin. 2–2:45PM

Talk & Taste: New concepts

from Neighborhood Restaurant Group

NRG Wine Director Brent Kroll and Chef Nathan Anda

pair wines with meat and charcuterie. 12–12:45PM

Talk & Taste: Robert Wiedmaier of Mussel Bar & Grille

From Wildwood Kitchen: pan seared diver scallop and sardine with summer

caponata. 4–4:45PM

Talk & Taste: Robert Wiedmaier of Mussel Bar & Grille

Mussles Provençal with tomato, garlic, capers,

and basil. 5–5:45PM

Washington Post Pre-show Talk

Post Food editor Joe Yonan talks one on one with Andrew Zimmern.

6:15–7PM

Live Music: The 19th Street Band 11AM and 12PM

Mansion Dining Room: Tastings from Cook’s Corner of Central Farm Markets, cured meats of MeatCrafters, raw vegan snacks from Ape Man Foods (11AM-3PM), and assorted fudge from

Jill Sandler of The Chocolatier’s Palette.

Sun Porch: Wine tastings with Vino Volo and bourbon tastings

from Republic National Distributing Company.

Mansion Small Gallery: Strathmore Tea Preview Sip and Swing’s

A taste of Strathmore’s signature tea service, with custom-blended specialty tea and bites by Ridgewells,

as well as brew by Swing’s Coffee Roasters.

Chairman’s Lounge: Magnet Earth Gourmet and Seasons 52The online gourmet marketplace brings some of

its best small-batch dips, seasonings and marinades for sampling and purchase. Dessert samplings

provided by Seasons 52 (11AM-3PM).

South PorticoTastings and sales of olive oils, barrel aged wine

vinegars and balsamic vinegars by All Things Olive with summery cocktails by Restaurant Associates

featuring Reyka vodka, and tastings from Honest Tea.

Food Truck Court with mobile munchies for purchase from Corned Beef King, José Andrés Pepe, Woodlands Vegan Bistro, Red Hook Lobster Pound, The Culinary Nomad, Dolci Gelati, and more.

The Gazebo Lawn features tunes, contests and games from 97.1 WASH-FM, the Celebrity Cruises Adirondack Lounge, and Peruvian street fare for purchase from Mitsitam at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

Craft Beer Garden on the Bou Terrace featuring local breweries Flying Dog, Port City, Pub Dog, Heavy Seas Beer, and DC Brau Brewing Company with bites in the Prelude Café for sale by Restaurant Associates , featuring eclectic world tacos and a margarita station.

Wine and spirits tastings in the North Lobby and Promenade with Republic National Distributing Company, wine tastings from Rocklands Farm, as well as Milagro tequila (11AM-3PM) and Reyka vodka (3-5:30PM) tastings from William Grant & Sons Distillers. Bites from Whole Foods, caramels by Velatis, and olive oil tastings from Secolari. Culinary merchandise for sale from the Strathmore Gift Shop and Andrew

Zimmern, as well as information about Adventist HealthCare and First Aid booth. Relax in the Pike & Rosé lounge by Mon Ami Gabi, learn new skills during demonstrations by L’academie de Cuisine and more.

VIP Lounge areas with hot beverages by Swing’s Coffee Roasters and snacks including caramels by Velatis and more.

Pairings: Wine and Fruit

Deep and smoky? Bright and sparkling? Pair wine

with the right fruit to make their flavors pop.11:30AM–12:15PM

Pairings: Wine and Chocolate

Learn how to pair the notes of different varietals from

Linganore Winecellars with delicious chocolates.

12:30–1:15PM

Workshop: What the Pros Know with Aidan Murphy

The wine expert and consultant shows you how

to plan and execute a wine-centric dinner party.

2:30–3:15PM

Pairings: Beer and Cheese

Righteous Cheese pairs its artisan creations with brew.

1:30–2:15PM

Pairings: Charcuterie & Cheese & Beer

Artisan food purveyors MeatCrafters and

Stonyman Gourmet Farmer show you how to assemble a delectable plate of cured meats and cheeses, paired

with the perfect brew. 3:30–4:15PM

Workshop: What the Pros Know with

Aidan MurphyThe wine expert and

consultant shows you how to plan and execute a

wine-centric dinner party. 4:30–5:15PM

Main Stage: Andrew Zimmern

7:30PM(tickets required)

ACTIVITY AREAS:

Mansion Music Room

Mansion

VIP Lounge Area

Mansion Parking Lot

Backyard Theater Stage

Gazebo Lawn

Prelude Café and Bou Terrace

Trawick Terrace

Music Center Concert Hall

Music Center North Lobby and Promenade

Music Center 402

Music Center 405 by Pike & Rose

Elevators

Staircase

Restrooms

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