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Grand Cru presented by UnitedHealthcare®

Saturday, September 26 | Session 1: 2-5PM &
Session 2: 7-10 PM | Harris Theater Rooftop

Grand Cru is a world class tasting tour for the true food lover, and this year the rhythm is global dance. Join us for two sessions of standout cuisine from more than 30 award-winning chefs who bring a high energy pulse to every plate. We are pairing these culinary headliners with a masterclass in premium wines and spirits for a refined, rhythmic journey across cultures and cuisines. Follow the flow from station to station and experience the weekend’s highlight where the flavors and atmosphere move in perfect sync.

NEW: Chef Demos are back! Guests can add a demo ticket* to any Grand Cru ticket purchase for an enhanced experience.
Demo Schedule

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The full chef lineup will be announced this summer.

*Guests may purchase only one ticket per Demo session per Grand Cru ticket.

HOSTS

Chef Stephanie Izard standing against a black brick wall, wearing an apron with a colorful sunset design, and her arms crossed.
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STEPHANIE IZARD

Girl & the Goat, Little Goat Diner, Cabra, Duck Duck Goat, Girl & The Goat Los Angeles, Valley Goat

Chef Lee Ann Wong smiling, wearing a chef's coat in front of foliage.
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LEE ANNE WONG

Koko Head Cafe

Chef Sarah Grueneberg is smiling, wearing a dark blue shirt and a colorful apron with a floral and fruit pattern, standing in front of a gray curtain.
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SARAH GRUENEBERG

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Chef Chris Shepherd, with his chin on his fist, sits in front of a blurred cityscape background.
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CHRIS SHEPHERD

Southern Smoke Foundation

PRESENTED BY

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SPONSORS

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CHARITY PARTNERS

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TITLE SPONSOR &
OFFICIAL ETF PARTNER

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FOUNDING PARTNER

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

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Logo for Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits with a red globe and gold border, featuring the letters SG in white.

PREMIER SPONSOR

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