2024 CHEF DE CUISINE Paul Bartolotta of The Bartolotta Restaurants in Milwaukee , Wisconsin
This year ’ s list of chefs is led by four-time nominated and two-time James Beard Award-winner Paul Bartolotta , who will be celebrated as the 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival Chef de Cuisine .
For more than 30 years , Bartolotta has brought his culinary talent and vision to kitchens all over the world , from Italy to Paris to New York to Las Vegas . With an education and training steeped in tradition and authenticity , he has earned numerous accolades from the James Beard Foundation , Michelin Guide , The New York Times , Distinguished Restaurants of North America ( DiRoNA ), AAA , Chicago Sun-Times , Chicago Tribune , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and others .
THIS YEAR ’ S OTHER PARTICIPATING CHEFS INCLUDE :
Tom Colicchio of Craft in New York , New York Clay Conley of būccan in Palm Beach , Florida Joey Edwards of Three Sisters at Blackberry Mountain in Walland , Tennessee John Fraser of Lilac in Tampa , Florida Markus Glocker of Koloman in New York , New York Danny Grant of Maple & Ash in Chicago , Illinois Brad Kilgore of MaryGold ’ s Brasserie in Miami , Florida Rogan Lechthaler of The Downtown Grocery in Ludlow , Vermont Matteo Lorenzini of Osteria di Passignano in Florence , Italy Tony Mantuano of Yolan in Nashville , Tennessee David Nayfeld of Che Fico in San Francisco , California Ben Norton of Husk Nashville in Nashville , Tennessee Nancy Oakes of Boulevard in San Francisco , California Michael Schwartz of Michael ’ s Genuine Food & Drink in Miami , Florida John Tesar of Knife & Spoon in Orlando , Florida Philip Tessier of PRESS in St . Helena , California Dustin Valette of Valette in Healdsburg , California
“ This ensemble of award-winning celebrity chefs represents a diverse range of culinary tastes from all over the United States and Europe ,” said Shelly Stayer , 2024 Festival Chair and Chef Committee Member . “ We are proud to welcome such resounding talent to this year ’ s Festival for what is sure to be another incredible weekend in support of children in our community .”
Following Friday ’ s opening festivities , guests will flock to the Festival ’ s main event – Saturday ’ s famed live auction , featuring some of the most incredible , one-of-a-kind wine , travel and culinary experiences in the world . All proceeds from the live auction will benefit charities that improve the physical , emotional and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County .
Ticket packages for the 24th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival start at $ 17,500 per couple for a Double Magnum package and $ 40,000 for two couples to experience a Jeroboam Package . For additional information , please visit : napleswinefestival . com / about-the-festival .
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