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Posted by bayinn on October 8, 2011

10/08/11 – 10/09/11 The Gourmet Experience introduces new "Bounty of the County" pavilion at upcoming fall showcase.

Price:
$25.00+

October 8-9’s Cooking & Home Entertaining Showcase to Include Bounty of the County Specialty Pavilion Featuring Local Farm Fresh Produce, Meats, Seafood, Cheeses & Dairy

The Gourmet Experience, a two-day cooking and home entertainment showcase, introduces the Bounty of the County Pavilion, one of 12 new specialty pavilions featured in the show this October 8-9, 2011 in Del Mar, California. The specialty pavilion taps into our community of locavores and showcases San Diego County’s community artisans and purveyors of farm fresh produce, meats, cheeses and dairy, said Michelle Metter, co-producer of The Gourmet Experience.

“This year’s specialty pavilions give attendees a chance to discover the latest in new products, cooking solutions, and entertaining while connecting with hundreds of today’s leading and emerging gourmet and culinary brands,” said Metter. “Trade and consumer gourmet enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to taste, test out and get a first-hand peak at these trends and innovations, all within the span of a weekend.”

The Gourmet Experience connects chefs, restaurateurs, gourmet retailers, consumer enthusiasts and bloggers with today’s leading gourmet brands to source for new products and ideas to help drive their business and fuel their passions. The regional tradeshow caters to restaurants, catering companies, specialty shops and retailers who sell to the everyday gourmand. Over the course of two days, members of the trade and consumer enthusiasts have the opportunity to preview a selection of products from all spectrum of the gourmet marketplace.

Attendees at The Gourmet Experience will enjoy these additional expo highlights:

Gourmet In Action Stage
The Gourmet Experience features daily cooking demonstrations and panel discussions led by San Diego’s favorite celebrity chefs. Attendees will get the chance to see their favorite chefs light up the stage as they whip up gourmet delicacies using products found at The Gourmet Experience, lead panel discussions on hot topics such as sustainability, the farm-to-table movement, and more.

“That’s The Spirit” Beer & Wine Pavilion
Age appropriate gourmands in attendance are invited to enter the “That’s the Spirit” Pavilion, where they will taste and explore fine wines, craft beer and spirits produced by award-winning producers.

Additional specialty pavilions include:
• Sweet Discoveries Pavilion
• Specialty Oils and Vinegars Tasting Pavilion
• Cheeses of the World
• Gourmet Meats Pavilion
• Spice Alley
• Culinary Solutions Pavilion
• Grilling & Outdoor Entertaining
• Kids Cook! Activity Center
• Kitchen, Design & Remodel
• “Cooking with Design” Designer Inspiration Vignettes

Members of the trade who pre-register are admitted into the expo at no cost when they pre-register by September 15. Trade may attend during the Chefs Marketplace trade-only segment from 9:00 am - 11:00 am as well as during the consumer segment from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. To register as a member of the trade, visit the website at www.thegourmetexpo.com. Registration begins on June 1, 2011. For questions, please contact Joyce Agagas at agagas@fastforwardevents.com.

For information on exhibiting in the Cheeses of the World Pavilion at The Gourmet Experience, contact Chris Finn at finn@fastforwardevents.com.

For more information about The Gourmet Experience, visit www.thegourmetexpo.com.