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L’AUBERGE DEL MAR’S EXECUTIVE CHEF TAKES A BITE OUT OF THE BIG APPLE
Chef Paul McCabe Will Host Dinner At the Prestigious James Beard Foundation in Manhattan
Del Mar, California (February 11, 2009) – L’Auberge Del Mar’s Executive Chef Paul McCabe will bring his well traveled culinary expertise to New York City as he serves as guest chef for a James Beard Foundation Fundraising Dinner on March 7 at the prestigious James Beard House in Manhattan. Chef McCabe, who heads the wildly successful KITCHEN 1540 at the coastal resort, has created a special menu for the occasion that will highlight his fondness for farm-fresh and organic ingredients.
Heralded as a “rising star of American cuisine” by the James Beard Foundation, Chef McCabe has cooked for some of Hollywood’s hottest stars, world figures and epicureans from around the globe. With extensive training in French, Mediterranean, Southwestern, Pacific Rim and Spa Cuisine, Chef McCabe will showcase his flair for farm-to-plate cuisine at the James Beard Dinner. Incorporating several ingredients he uses on a regular basis at KITCHEN 1540, Chef McCabe has created an epic five course meal that has been perfectly paired with wine selections that will leave gastronomic guests elated.
The March 7 James Beard Menu will begin with tray passed h’ors d’ouvres to pique the appetite, including green garlic soup with crispy Kumamoto oysters; tuna and avocado Panna Cotta with pickled onion; Foie Gras Torchon with tangerine pop rocks; and Crows Pass Farm beets, valdeon shortbread and caramelized yogurt; and all will complimented by a 2005 Domaine Caneros Brut. The five course dinner will start with Hiramasa Crudo, lemon jam, Steelhead roe, and smoked duck cracklings paired with a 2008 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc. This will be followed by Day Boat scallops, popcorn puree, organic baby corn, and blis maple paired with a 2006 Wild Oak Chardonnay. The third course offers Kurobuta pork belly, BBQ consommé with spring vegetable salad and pickled mustard vinaigrette served with a 2005 Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial. Next, Homegrown Meats dry aged grass fed beef rib eye with truffle gnocchi, fiddlehead ferns, morels, spring onions and a berberé reduction are paired with a 2004 Michele Chiarlo Barolo. Finally, Chef McCabe has planned a tantalizing dessert of flexible chocolate, coconut sorbet and curry carmel perfectly paired with a 2006 King Estate, Vin Glace, Pinot Gris.
The March 7 James Beard Dinner is open to the public, however limited seats are available. Those interested in attending may call 212-627-2308 for reservations. The price for the affair is $165 for the public and $125 for members.
In honor of Chef McCabe serving as guest chef at the prestigious James Beard Foundation, KITCHEN 1540 will be offering the James Beard menu throughout the month of April. To book reservations at KITCHEN 1540 guests may call 858-793-6460, or visit www.kitchen1540.com for further information.
About L’Auberge Del Mar
L’Auberge Del Mar is located in the heart of Southern California’s most picturesque coastal village of Del Mar. The historic seaside resort, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, has set a new standard in Southern California coastal hospitality as a result of its $26 million comprehensive property renovation completed in June 2008. The revitalized L’Auberge is an upgraded resort that is reminiscent of a welcoming, private coastal estate, including a redesign of its 120 guest rooms and suites, lobby, pool deck and more. The property also features a new restaurant with James Beard Chef Paul McCabe at the helm. For information or reservations, call (800)245-9757 or (858) 259-1515 or visit www.laubergedelmar.com.
About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country with more than 30 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers. To protect and preserve the unique communities in which the company operates, Destination launched Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program in 2008. New for 2009 is the 582-room Terranea Resort situated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in southern California. The 102-acre ocean front resort will feature a 25,000-square-foot destination spa, three swimming pools, three restaurants and a Todd Eckenrode-designed par three golf course. In addition to Terranea in the greater Los Angeles area, Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.
The Del Mar Village Association (DMVA) is a non-profit organization made up of Del Mar residents, business owners and property owners who are dedicated to working together to enhance the vitality of the Village while preserving the community’s history and unique character.
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