Taste of Luxury Series at Deer Valley
Over one fine weekend in April, apres-ski turned up a notch in Park City.
Letβs say two to three notches.
And over three delicious days.
It was all thanks to Deer Valley Resort and DAOU Family Estatesβ premier Taste of Luxury Series, the first of three-weekend events this year featuring food and wine, world-renowned culinary figures and luxury brands. Three-star MICHELIN Chef Roberto Cerea headlined the inaugural weekend April 8, 9 and 10 as he joyfully pleased the palettes of dozens of guests at a meet-and-greet reception, personalized cooking class, eight-course dinner and finale brunch.
βWe must have used 80 pounds of parmesan cheese in four days,β exclaimed Deer Valley Resort Executive Sous Chef, Chris Gibson. Gibson, formerly Silver Lake Lodgeβs Executive Chef, was promoted to his new role as the resort recently welcomed Chef Peter Meneer as the new Executive Chef.
βWhen the seasons change and all the new fruits and vegetables come in, thatβs my favorite part about cookingβthat and fusing different cultures together and fresh farm-to-table ingredients. When the team comes together and we work really hard and the customer is really happy, thatβs what I live for,β said Meneer.
Guests were certainly happy and undoubtedly very full following the eventβs fabulous feasts, as evident at Sundayβs brunch when fresh juices and baked pastries, a beet trio salad and two generous helpings of Chef Cereaβs Paccheri were all followed by an espresso panna cotta tiramisu dessert.
Cerea brought with him a jar full of Italian tomatoes to add to locally sourced ones for the paccheri pasta sauceβjust another one of Chef Cereaβs special touches made from the Deer Valley kitchen.
As many chefs do, Cerea learned much of his craft from his parents who dedicated their lives to culinary excellence. The family restaurant, Da Vittorio, just outside of Milan opened in the 1960s and has since earned three MICHELIN stars.
Cerea wasnβt the only award-winner sharing, celebrating and educating guests at Taste of Luxury.
The team from DAOU Family Estates, home to some of Californiaβs most noteworthy wines, paired several varietals of Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon with the fine food meal after meal. DAOU wines hail from the untapped world-class Adelaida District of Paso Robles.
βFor me, itβs from one mountain, DAOU Mountain, to another here in Park City but really itβs all about creating an experience for our guests. For us, we get to do that through the lens of wine here at Deer Valley and at Park City, working with the team here. Itβs just all-encompassing and all-immersive and we are thrilled to be a part of that because, at the end of the day, life really is about connection,β says Maeve Pesquera, DAOU Senior Vice President.
Forever Gourmet and KJUS premium ski, golf and lifestyle apparel also sponsored Taste of Luxuryβs inaugural event. This weekend marks the Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival, September 17 and 18 from 11am to 4pm. For more information on upcoming falls and winter events, visit Deer Valleyβs website.