There is only one event where expert winemakers and phenomenal cooks come together for a three-day event: Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Dinner.
Jenn Haber, Bret and Amy Baier at the Heart's Delight Vintner's Dinner. Photo by Tony Powell
Washington Life was among many prestigious guests at the final night of three days worth of Heart’s Delight events that netted $1 million dollars for the American Heart Association. The events took place over three days in May. On Thursday, various wine dinners took place with a hint of internationalism, each dinner having a host, chef, and winemaker. Friday was Vintners Dinner at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, which was immediately followed by a live auction. Lastly, if these activities were not enough, there was Saturday’s virtual tour of Bordeaux which entailed exciting seminars, live and silent auctions, and more!
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2010 Participating Chefs & Restaurants
- Henry Adaniya hank’s haute dogs, Honolulu
- Graham Elliot Bowles graham elliot, Chicago
- Josiah Citrin Mélisse Restaurant, Santa Monica
- RJ Cooper Vidalia, Washington DC
- Roberto Donna Galileo III, Washington DC
- Massimo Fabbri Ristorante Tosca, Washington, DC
- Elizabeth Falkner Citizen Cake and Orson, San Francisco
- Daniel Giusti 1789 Restaurant, Washington, DC
- Damon Gordon Plume of The Jefferson, Washington, DC
- Mike Isabella Zaytinya, Washington, DC
- Paul Kahan Blackbird, Chicago
- Katherine Kallinis & Sophie LaMontagne Georgetown Cupcake, DC
- Haidar Karoum Proof Restaurant, Washington, DC
- Gerry Klaskala Aria, Atlanta
- Tiffany MacIsaac Birch & Barley and Churchkey, Washington, DC
- Brian McBride Blue Duck Tavern, Washington, DC
- Brett McKee Oak Steakhouse, Charleston, SC
- Clayton Miller Trummer’s on Main, Clifton, VA
- Bryan Moscatello Zola Wine & Kitchen, Washington, DC
- David Myers Sona, Comme Ça, Pizzeria Ortica Los Angeles
- Niel Piferoen Locolat, Washington, DC
- Jacques Poulain Cacao Fine European Chocolates, Washington, DC
- Santanna Salas Bourbon Steak, Washington, DC
- Rodney Scruggs Occidental Grill & Seafood, Washington, DC
- Barton Seaver Blue Ridge Restaurant, Washington, DC
- Geoff Tracy Chef Geoff’s, Washington, DC
- Jeff Tunks Acadiana, Ceiba, DC Coast, PassionFish, TenPenh, Washington, DC
- David Varley Bourbon Steak, Washington, DC
- Bryan Voltaggio VOLT, Frederick, MD
- Ed Witt Morso, Washington, DC
Rachel Pearson, Daren Thomas, and Lee Satterfield. Photo by Tony Powell
Valerie Stempler, Ruth Bassin, Robin Smith, Bill Plante, Gail Bassin, and Ilyse Stempler. Photo by Tony Powell
John Coale and Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker. Photo by Tony Powell
