Essencia do Gourmet – The Definitive Gourmet Event in Porto, 16-18 September 2011

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Rockstars of gourmet cuisine in Portugal descend on Porto this weekend for the fifth edition of Essência do Gourmet (Essence of Gourmet). The finest flavors of Portugal will be presented for education, entertainment, tasting and buying. The historic Palacio da Bolsa is the setting for this celebration of food and wine, taking place 16, 17 and 18 of September.

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Presented by Essência do Vinho, a myriad of events are planned over the three days:

The Chief in the Kitchen – Cooking Show

In the Salão Arabe, the biggest names in Portuguese cuisine will show you how to prepare their favorite dishes. On stage will be none other than: Amaya Guterres, Fernando Santos, Filipa Vacondeus, Henrique Sá Pessoa, Igor Martinho, Justa Nobre, Ljubomir Stanisic, Nuno Diniz (com Pedro Ramos e António Ribeiro), Pedro Lemos, Rui Paula, Vítor Matos, Vítor Sobral.

Henrique Sá Pessoa Showcooking

Kids in the Kitchen

Kids are tough food critics. For them, their food must look appealing. For parents, it must also be nutritious. The team at Nutrir train kids from 6-to12-years-old how to be Pirates in the Kitchen.

Gourmet Market

Taste, and buy, the Essence of Gourmet from one of numerous restaurateurs, gourmet shops and wine merchants. Oils, chocolates, preserves, jams, traditional sweets, sausages, pasta, cheeses…and wines…are there to please your palate.

Restaurant Show

Sample the best on offer at area signature restaurants, including: Don Juan, Rust, Gosch and Forty-Four. Fixed price tastings are available at €5.00, €7.00 and €14.00.

Wine with Attitude

Finally, learn how to read wine labels and select the perfect bottle at the supermarket. Tips on storing wine and how to pick the right wine for special occasions. Sommelier and contributor to The Essence of Wine Magazine Manuel Moreira leads an informal discussion.

Cocktail Master Classes

Paulo Ramos and the Cocktail Academy give lessons on preparing cocktails-based wines. Surpirse your friends with these unique concoctions.

Tapas & Wine Experience

Caves Ferreira, in Vila Nova de Gaia, hosts the opportunity to learn more about and taste their Sogrape product from countries such as Argentina, Chile, New Zealand and Spain, of course, Portugal. Wines from their portfolio are paired with tapas prepared by chefs Fernando Santos (Solinca Catering), Luis Américo (Mesa, Porto) e Nuno Inverneiro (O Comercial, Porto). Guests may also select from “new world” wine themed tastings by expert guides, featuring: Finca Flichman (Argentina), Framingham (New Zealand) and Los Boldos (Chile). The Tapas & Wine Experience is daily from19:00 to 23:00. Special tickets are required: €20 per person per day (includes 2 plates and 2 drinks).

A full Essência do Gourmet Schedule of Events can be found here.

For more information, visit the Essência do Gourmet website.

Essência do Gourmet
Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Building)
Porto

Schedule:
Friday, Sept 16 – 15:00 to 21:00
Saturday, Sept 17 – 11:00 to 20:00
Sunday, Sept. 18 – 11:00 to 20:00

Tickets
€15.00 – per person, per day (includes one wine tasting)
€30.00 – per person, per day, with entrance to Tapas & Wine Experience (includes one wine tasting)