To the delight of local foodies, wine enthusiasts and the community in general, the 10th Annual Grape Escape is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in downtown Sacramento. The popular Grape Escape celebration is the region’s premiere food and wine event that showcases varietals from 60 regional wineries and 40 local restaurants. This annual culinary event provides a rare opportunity for attendees to sip wine from the eight wine regions in the greater Sacramento area while enjoying delicious food samples from Sacramento’s top restaurants.
The Grape Escape event first started in 2002 with 700 attendees and 55 participating restaurants and wineries. This summer marks an important milestone -- the 10th consecutive year -- and attendance is expected to reach full capacity at 5,000. In 2012, Grape Escape will showcase wines from Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Yolo counties. In addition, more than 200 regional wines will be paired with tasty local cuisine and exciting live entertainment, making this summertime suaré the destination event for Sacramento locals as well as visitors to the area.
In addition, Grape Escape will also showcase a crowd favorite “Chef’s Challenge” cook-off featuring local celebrity chefs competing head-to-head while creating tasty recipes on-the-spot using a basket of mystery items. Participants in the 2012 “Chef’s Challenge” include the following: (reigning champion) David English from The Press Bistro & Bar, Oliver Ridgeway from Grange Restaurant & Bar and Carina Lampkin from Blackbird Kitchen & Bar.
“Not only are Sacramento area residents introduced to great regional food and wine at the Raley’s Grape Escape, but the event has become one of Sacramento’s top social events of the year,” says Mike Testa, senior vice president of the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For advance tickets or for more information, visit www.raleysgrapeescape.com or call 916-808-7777.
Disclosure: Traci Rockefeller Cusack represents a number of businesses and organizations throughout the greater Sacramento region including the Sacramento Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
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