Culinary Connectors Gourmet Market Tour February 1, 2010

Step behind the counter and into the stock rooms of five top specialty shops during this four hour tour. Proprietors indulge your curiosity with samplings from their choice sources. Learn how these artisan owners select the excellent from the best.  We'll visit 4 of Denver's best markets led based on a theme for preparing events of your own. This tour is chef led and chauffeured. Shops may change without notice.

• 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Chauffeured transportation
• Private Access
• 10 guests
• 5 locations
• Discounts at most locations
• 3 hours
• $69.00

Learn from these local masters: How do ingredients and handling procedures contribute to the taste, texture and mouth-feel of artisan cheeses? What effect weather has on cocoa and how it makes a chocolate stand out? In what way should the cut of meat contribute to its preparation? Why does country of origin matter when pairing wines? What should you know about how import/export operations change the taste of spices? How can you get the freshest, truest flavorings? And, taste-test the brine of your salts to discover how sea environments contribute differently to savory recipes. Visit our website to learn more and to purchase your spot!

Official Website: http://www.culinaryconnectors.com