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During the Festival Nov 9 - 13, Napa Valley chefs will prepare special movie-inspired food and cocktails to be served at restaurants across Napa Valley.
Between independent films, be sure to spot dishes like Fried Green Tomatoes from Carpe Diem Wine Bar and Dances With Wolves from Hurley’s Restaurant and Bar.
Three awards will be given this year as part of the “Movies To Dine For” Contest.
- the title of "Master Foodspotter"
- Crowd Favorite
- Best Menu-ItemBest Menu Item will be awarded to the restaurant that contributes a food or cocktail that best demonstrates creativity and presentation. Winner is awarded a prize of special large-format bottle of Napa Valley wine! This award is to be determined by the esteemed “Movies to Dine For” jury.
The "Movies to Dine For" 2011 Foodie Jury includes"
• Christopher Kostow, 3 Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Meadow
• Josh Skenes, Executive Chef, Saison, San Francisco
• Alexa Andrzejewski, Co-Founder & CEO, Foodspotting
• Deirdre Bourdet, @hedonismink, Napa Food Blogger
• Amy Winklemann, Blogger from Amy's Kitchen Table, Sponsored by Bosch2011 Prize Details and Official Rules
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Fried Green Tomatoes @ Carpe Diem Wine Bar
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Dances With Wolves @ Hurleys Restaurant & Bar
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