Local and out-of-town fine food and wine aficionados have come to expect elaborate experiences from the 2010 Culinary Series hosted by the Sheraton Atlantic Beach. This month’s event will be no different. With one exception our guest chef has competed in the highest circles – against Iron Chef Michael Simon on the popular Food Network show.

This is the third in the series and takes place over the weekend of March 26-28, 2010 and features Executive Chef Ricky Moore from prolific restauranteur Giorgios Bakastias’ latest restaurant venture, GIORGIO, in Cary, North Carolina.

Guests will be welcomed on Friday the 26th with a reception and wine tasting. Saturday’s activities include a live, hands-on cooking demonstration and luncheon where Chef Moore, along with the Sheraton’s Executive Chef, John Andreola, will prepare and serve sweet potato-saffron soup with roasted leeks and feta and a grilled chicken and lemon souvlaki, with preserved vegetable salad, romaine and green tzatziki from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by a three course dining experience accompanied by perfect wine pairings. A Mezze plate will start the meal, followed by 8 spice braised lamb shank, citrus gremolata, chickpea puree, and sweet garlic spinach. Dessert will be honey roasted strawberries presented in a pistachio filo cup with vanilla cream.

The All-Inclusive Package for Two is just $397 and includes two nights accommodations, Friday reception (2 tickets), luncheon & cooking show (2 tickets), wine Tasting (2 tickets), dinner (2 tickets)

Can’t get away 2 nights? The All-Inclusive Package for Two that includes two tickets to all Saturday events and one night accommodations is just $297.

MEAL TICKET ONLY:
Luncheon and Cooking Demo - $27 per person
Dinner with Reception & Wine Pairings - $47 per person

For more information, contact Tina Purifoy at 800-624-8875, tinap@sheratonatlanticbeach.com or click HERE.