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Hotels that are proud to announce cooking classes, wine tasting, and Chefs Tables

International Hotels that Love Food and Wine

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Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns

Arizona

Sedona

Seasons at L'Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek
Whatever the season, L'Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek offers a truly unique and memorable dining experience in the heart of Sedona. Recipient of Wine Spectator's "Best of" Award of Excellence for 14 consecutive years, L'Auberge Restaurant in Sedona also boasts one of the largest and best selections of vintage wines.

California

Carlsbad

La Costa~ 2100 Costa del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA 92009

Carmel

Bernardus Lodge~415 Carmel Valley Road Carmel, California~ Wine Spectator's Grand Award recognized Marinus as one of the best in the world for wine lovers in 2001 and 2004.Recognized by Zagat Survey for the Top Restaurant in the Bay Area, Most Romantic, Best Wine List South of San Francisco, and the Bay Area's top vote-getter for "worth a trip" 

Berkeley

The Claremont Resort & Spa ~41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA 94705 Jordan's wine list has been honored with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Napa

Auberge du Soleil began as a restaurant created by visionary restaurateur Claude Rouas more than 20 years ago. Since then, the Auberge has maintained its legacy as a culinary destination, where innovative menus inspired by the bounty of Napa Valley are paired with wine in ways that delight and inspire longtime devotees.

C A L I S T O G A   R A N C H~580 Lommel Road
Calistoga, CA 94515 The resort captures the rich culture of wine, food and nature inherent to the region, offering guests the ultimate experience with a collection of indoor and outdoor spaces that allow you to fully experience the pristine setting.

The Carneros Inn ~ 4048 Sonoma Highway
Napa, CA 94559 a PlumpJack Resort, the area's only resort was created to provide an intimate atmosphere that is reminiscent of its unique surroundings.

Meadowood~ 900 Meadowood Lane St Helena, Ca 94574~ 1-800-458-8080 Venture off the Meadowood estate and into Napa Valley for a half or full-day wine excursion with Meadowood's resident wine educator, Gilles de Chambure, MS. Start the morning with a vineyard tour followed by a private winery tour and tasting. At mid-day, break for a casual lunch or picnic. Read more about our Wine and Architecture adventure and Wine and Food Pairing experience.

Silverado ~Wine Country Resort, elegance in the heart of the Napa Valley.  Silverado offers championship golf, a deluxe and unique Spa experience, fine dining and a comprehensive meeting and conference center at this world class, romantic destination Resort.

Villagio Inn & Spa
6481 Washington Street, Yountville
The Inn features 112 spacious guestrooms arranged in two story building clusters, swimming pool and jacuzzi, welcome bottle of wine, daily champagne breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, coffee and cookies, concierge and room service.

Healdsburg

Relish Culinary School P.O. Box 933 Healdsburg, CA 95448
 707.431.9999 is partnering with Hotel Healdsburg, Sonoma County’s premier luxury lodging on Healdsburg’s historic town plaza, to offer this two-day, three-night Artisan Food and Wine Tour—a great introduction to the popular Sonoma County food and wine scene.

Madrona Manor~1001 Westside Road Healdsburg, California U.S. Provides a welcome retreat for enjoying exquisite cuisine that will please the most discriminating palate. Inventive cuisine, a stunning backdrop and impeccable service create a welcome retreat "worthy of a journey".

Indian Wells 

Miramonte Resort & Spa 45-000 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, California 92210

Los Angeles

Pasadena

The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue Pasadena, California 

Temecula

South coast Winery Resort and Spa~ 34843 Rancho California Road • Temecula, CA 92591

San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego~207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 Tokyo-born Nobu Matsuhisa is one of the only chefs celebrated enough to be recognized by one name: Nobu. Awarded, credited and bowed to the world over, Nobu brings his signature restaurant to life at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. His classic sushi bar fare and nouveau Japanese cuisine have long attracted the food elite in New York, London, Las Vegas, Milan, Tokyo, Miami and Malibu. Every last dish is a bold and tasty twist on Japan's mild-mannered sensibilities. With offerings such as Yellowtail with Jalapeno, Tiradito Nobu Style, Lobster with Wasabi Pepper Sauce and Black Cod with Miso, sushi lovers and A-listers vie for reservations at this see and be seen destination.

San Francisco

Sonoma

BeautifulPlaces and Country Sojourns~ Our value proposition is simple. We combine the services and amenities of a small luxury hotel with the comfort, splendor and privacy of magnificent Wine Country homes to create a truly unique and memorable vacation or business meeting experience.

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa~100 Boyes Boulevard  Sonoma, California 95476 Extraordinaire cuisine, a state-of-the-art Spa surrounded by exquisitely manicured grounds in the heart of Wine Country.

Hotel Healdsburg ~25 Matheson Street Healdsburg, California 95448 Offering the many attractions of Northern Sonoma Wine Country in addition to a first-rate spa and top hotel amenities.

Vintners Inn ~ 4350 Barnes Road - Santa Rosa, CA 95403 
Centrally located in Sonoma County, just 60 miles north of San Francisco, Vintners Inn is uniquely designed to make your stay - brief or extended, business or leisure - a truly first-class experience

Colorado

Florida

The Regent Bal Harbour 10295 Collins Avenue , Bal Harbour FL 33154 Discriminating diners will find culinary contentment from the finest and freshest provisions at the hotel's signature ocean-view restaurant 1 Bleu, where the Executive Chef, Gerdy Rodriguez will create an inspired, contemporary menu full with Mediterranean flavors, combined with produce from South Florida green markets and savory local seafood.

Café Marquesa ~600 Fleming Street Key West, Florida. Adjoining the hotel on the corner of Simonton and Fleming Streets, Café Marquesa offers "Contemporary American Cuisine." Specialties include grilled meats and fresh, local seafood, complemented by inventive appetizers and salads as well as fresh baked breads and desserts made daily. Awards 2006 - 2007 AAA 4-Diamond Award. September 2006, Zagats Survey, ranked the top restaurant in Key West for food and service. April 2006, USA TODAY-Zagat Survey, Cafe Marquesa named in the "Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America". DiRona Award - (Distinguished Restaurants of North America), 12 consecutive years. Florida Travel Magazine, Top 50 Restaurants in Florida

Mandarin Oriental, Miami~ 500 Brickell Key Drive Miami, Florida 33131
Miami Culinary Weekend Experience~ Valid until October 20, 2007
Enjoy the opportunity to savor a weekend of culinary delights with this unique package that offers exciting, interactive themed cooking classes with Star Chef Clay Conley at Mandarin Oriental, Miami's award-winning restaurant Azul.

Georgia

Jekyll Island Club Hotel 371 Riverview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527Join our Executive Chef and Pastry Chef and the culinary staff of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel
for its elite 2007 cooking school at Crane Cottage. August 26 - 30, 2007 October 28-November 1, 2007

Mansion on Forsyth Park - 700 Drayton Street
Savannah, 

Louisiana

Massachusetts 

Blantyre ~16 Blantyre Road Lenox Ma 01240 ~ Some of there food and wine awards include  2006/2007 Zagat Survey, Berkshire Dining
Voted No. 1 for Food in the Berkshires. 2005. Wine Spectator Best of "Award of Excellence", since 2002 First awarded Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" in 1994 and every year through 2001. 2005 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List Rating of 91.3 for the food 2005. AAA 4 Diamond Award Included in their listing since 1994. 2005 Zagat Restaurant Survey Food 26, Décor 27, Service 27

Michigan
Chateau Chantal~ 15900 Rue de Vin Traverse City, MI 49686

Learn Great Foods Bay View (Petoskey), Michigan (Little Traverse Bay) Our Learn Great Foods hands-on classes, featuring local chefs, fresh organic ingredients, and entertaining adventures in the Learn Great Foods kitchen in the Terrace Inn Dining Room. 

Minnesota

St. James Hotel 406 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066

Chateau Chantal~15900 Rue de Vin Traverse City, MI 49686

The Waldorf-Astoria~301 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Nevada

Las Vegas

Lake Las Vegas

Loews Lake Las Vegas 101 Montelago Boulevard Henderson, Nevada 89011 Take a walk on the wild side at Marssa. The majestic lake and mountain views are surpassed only by the creative wonders of our talented culinary team. Indulge your senses with delicious sushi, tantalizing appetizers and entrees, and a wine and sake list to complement every bite.

New Jersey

Dolce Basking Ridge~ 300 North Maple Ave Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Set within the rolling hills of Somerset County New Jersey, Dolce Basking Ridge is considered the Northeast region's premier business and leisure destination. Embodying the elements of excellence, this 35-acre luxury retreat features elegant accommodations, exceptional dining, a host of leisure options, high-tech meeting facilities and dedicated service.

Pennsylvania

New York

South Carolina

The Charleston Place Hotel~130 Market Street, Charleston,

Woodlands Resort & Inn~125 Parsons Road, Summerville, SC 29483 Dining at Woodlands Resort & Inn is always an occasion; an interlude of pleasurable delights. And you need not be an overnight guest of the inn to experience it all. Below read about our unparalleled Sunday Brunch, the highly acclaimed "Wines of the World" series, with events held the third Tuesday of every month, and of the rare opportunities we present to see true masters at work during monthly cooking demonstrations.

Tennessee

Blackberry Farm ~1471 West Millers Cove Road Walland, Tennessee~ Blackberry Farm has become a world-class destination. While at Blackberry, all guests experience our celebrated Foothills Cuisine and our unrivaled Food and Wine events feature a rare gathering of extraordinary chefs, vintners, importers, and culinary experts from around the world. As the country's preeminent food and wine venue, Blackberry Farm feeds your soul with a unique culinary experience.

Texas

 Lake Austin Spa Resort offers the Culinary Experience at Lake Austin Spa Resort, a year-long focus on cooking with monthly week-long cooking programs. Each session begins on the second Sunday of each month and features special guest chefs from around the country. Classes may include hands-on demonstrations, champagne and hors d' oeuvres sunset boat cruises, wine and cheese pairings, recipe makeovers, entertaining tips, healthy gourmet picnics, tours of a local Hill Country organic farm followed by a class utilizing its fresh farm ingredients and, of course, celebrity chefs.

Utah

St. George

Red Mountain Spa This 7-night package is designed for our spa-goers to learn the solid principles of healthy cooking, while enjoying the daily programming at Red Mountain Spa. The school is held during the afternoon, so you can enjoy morning hiking, a variety of fitness classes and have your evenings open for spa appointments. Culinary Education & Services

Virginia

The Inn at Little Washington ~Middle Street and Main Street Washington, Virginia The Inn and Chef Patrick O’Connell, has received 5 James Beard Awards including: Best Service, Best Wine List, Restaurant of the Year, Best Chef in the Mid–Atlantic and Chef of the Year. The Inn has been rated one of the Top 10 Best Restaurants in the World by The International Herald Tribune. The Inn at Little Washington dining room is rated number 1 in America by the Zagat U.S. Hotel Survey. The Inn has been rated number one in all categories (food, dècor and service) of Zagat’s Washington DC restaurant survey for the past 14 years.

Washington

Willows Lodge~ 14580 N.E. 145th Street Woodinville, Washington~ In the evening, you may choose to join your fellow guests in a friendly wine tasting in our Fireside Cellars or dine at two of the most highly-regarded restaurants in the Northwest. The Barking Frog is a casual bistro featuring country fresh Northwest cuisine and has received the 2003 Restaurant of the Year by the Washington Wine Commission.

Washington DC

West Virginia 

The Greenbrier~300 W. Main Street White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 Tantalize your taste buds with a visit to The Greenbrier's Culinary Arts Center for our gourmet cooking classes for both children and adults. The Greenbrier's popular single-day, hands-on-participation classes feature the latest trends in today's cuisine. Hone your skills in a professional kitchen under the direction of Greenbrier chefs. For more information or to make reservations, call 800-228-5049 or email cookingschool@greenbrier.com. Gift certificates are available.

Wisconsin

Washington Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary School
365 Rangeline Road Washington Island, Wisconsin

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