Gumbo Smackdown at Kendall-Jackson February 6, 2010

The Kendall-Jackson Wine Center is having it's first ever Gumbo Smackdown February 6th from 11am - 4pm and you're invited! The competition will feature our own Executive Chef Justin Wangler battling against chefs Jeff Mall of Zin, Josh Silvers from Syrah, and Jeff Riley of Equus.

Each will prepare their own gourmet gumbo dish for you to sample, and you'll toss Mardis Gras beads to the chef responsible for your favorite recipe. The winning chef receives the prestigious "Golden Crayfish Award" and can keep the trophy for one year. And of course, they'll get bragging rights about being the king of Creole cuisine. Southern hospitality has its place, but this is a competition after all!

Guests can enjoy cooking seminars each hour, with topics including techniques on sausage making and the importance of a good roux. You might rue the day you miss this event (and the dishes are sure to be better than that joke) so get your ticket today for the "Mardis Gras Gumbo Smackdown!"

Cost for Wine Club Members is $10 p/p, guests of members are $15 p/p, general public are $25 p/p.

Official Website: http://www.kj.com/events/winery-events/