Celebrity Kitchens

As a follow up to my last post, I wanted to share my experience at Celebrity Kitchens with you. As I have said before, I love to eat, so I was very excited to attend "Puttin' on the Ritz" - a demonstration dinner with Philadelphia Ritz Carlton Chef Kevin Sbraga. When I first arrived, I was welcomed and seated by Angela, one of the owners. I felt right at home in the intimate setting, small tables set with fresh flowers close to the kitchen so I wouldn't miss any of the action.

Once Chef Sbraga and his assistants were introduced, he got straight to cooking the first course. I was able to watch each step from the mirror above the stove or on the television. As he prepared each course, guests asked questions and the chef shared cooking tips like keeping the heat low on the pan when cooking veal chops. If the oil is popping loudly when you place the food in the pan, the oil is too hot! Chef Sbraga even helped served the food, so I was able to speak with him one on one about each dish. I also received the recipes so now I can re-create the meal at home.

Now guests of the Estate can receive exclusive discounts at Celebrity Kitchens when the reservations are made by yours truly. Advance reservations are required for demonstrations and hands on classes. They also host private events as well as business and corporate team building programs.

As one of our Food and Wine Escape's Top Ten Best Bets, I highly recommend Celebrity Kitchens for a unique dining experience - it's like being a part of Food TV!

Food and Wine Escape

Benjamin Franklin said, "Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." I see this quote come to life every Wednesday at our Perfect Pairings In Hotel Activity as guests enjoy good food, good wine, and hopefully, good conversation. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the winery, now you can sample Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay at Perfect Pairings and in the comfort of your own guest room.

On our Food and Wine Escape, experience your own Robert Mondavi Private Selection wine tasting complete with Special Edition Stemless Wine Glasses and a Signature Robert Mondavi Corkscrew. Then, discover one of the Brandywine Valley's Top Ten Food and Wine Best Bets, presented by Marc Silverstein, former host of The Best Of on Food Network. My new favorite is Celebrity Kitchens, where dinners are created table side with up-close-and-personal demonstrations from the region's master chefs.

So, whether your winding down from a day of hard work, or celebrating a special occasion while at the Estate, I hope you will join me to slow down, relax, and find out for yourself if old Ben knew what he was talking about.