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2009 Food & Wine Festival Banner in Japanese highlighting the World Celebration theme. Itadakimasu! when loosely translated, it is the Japanese equivalent to Bon Apetit!

White Cheddar Cheese Soup

White Cheddar Cheese Soup - Creamy soup featuring Karl Strauss Pale Ale, served in a Sourdough Bread Bowl. Served with a garnish of chives & white cheddar cheese.

Served at the Pacific Wharf Cafe, Pacific Wharf.

Garlic & Red Bell Pepper Hummus with Tabbouleh Salad

Garlic & Red Bell Pepper Hummus with Tabbouleh Salad - Festival inspired hummus, which is a traditional paste made from mashed chickpeas, usually blended with tahini (sesame seed paste), olive oil, lemon juice & spices.The traditional hummus is accompanied with a spicy garlic & bell pepper hummus and a light Tabbouleh garnish. Served with cold couscous, Boudin Breadsticks and a medley of fresh vegetables.

Served at the Farmer's Market, Bountiful Valley Farm (between A Bug's Land & Pacific Wharf).

Riviera Lobster Salad in Brioche Baguette

Riviera Lobster Salad in Brioche Baguette - Mixture of Lobster, celery, onions, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, herbs and seasonings, served chilled in a delicate Brioche Baguette.

Expertly paired with your choice of the Chalone Chardonnay, Canyon Road Merlot, Widmer Hefeweizen or Stella Artois.

Served at Award Weiners, Hollywood Pictures Backlot.

Riviera Lobster Salad in Brioche Baguette (close-up)

Riviera Lobster Salad in Brioche Baguette - Mixture of Lobster, celery, onions, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, herbs and seasonings, served chilled in a delicate Brioche Baguette.

Expertly paired with your choice of the Chalone Chardonnay, Canyon Road Merlot, Widmer Hefeweizen or Stella Artois.

Served at Award Weiners, Hollywood Pictures Backlot.

Chicken Panzarotti

Chicken Panzarotti - Festival inspired ravioli with a savory chicken filling, lightly tossed in Taleggio-Parmigiano sauce. Topped with sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, grated parmesan and served with a warm breadstick.

Expertly paired with you choice of the Lasorda Pinot Grigio, Lasorda Chianti, Widmer Hefeweizen or Stella Artois.

Served at Pizza Oom Mow Mow, Paradise Pier.

Chicken Tamales

Chicken Tamales - Two Chicken Tamales (masa and chicken steamed in corn husk wrapper) topped with a spicy Salsa Verde (Green Chili-Tomatillo sauce) and shredded cheese. Served with red Mexican rice, refried beans, fresh Pico de Gallo, guacamole and sour cream.

Expertly paired with you choice of the Martin Codax Albarino, Hahn Estate Merlot, Bud Light Lime or Widmer Hefeweizen.

Served at Cocina Cucamonga, Pacific Wharf.

Dulce de Leche Empanda

Latin inspired Dulce de Leche Empanada, served with tropical fruit (pineapple) mixed in with the Dulce de Leche filling.

Served at Cocina Cucamonga, Pacific Wharf.

Tataki Salad (Seared Ahi Tuna)

Asian inspired salad, featuring marinated Ahi Tuna - seared medium rare and served on a bed of Napa Cabbage, Romaine, Thai Basil, Sugar Snap Peapods and Red Peppers. The salad is garnished with Mandarin Orange segments, cucumbers, carrots, green onions, almonds and a wonderful Wasabi Aioli - also served with Citrus Ponzu Vinaigrette on the side.

Served at Taste Pilots Grill, Condor Flats.