August 31 2024 | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: Granada Theatre (17440 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037)
TICKETS: https://www.lealgranadatheatre.com/store/event/the-saddle-rack-throwback/
Granada Theatre will be filled with boot-stompin’ live country tunes featuring Jewels Hanson & Co and good ol’ fashioned country fun on Saturday night, August 31!
21+ ONLY!
Buckle up and get ready for a high-spirited night of fun, including a mechanical bull and line dancing!
Seating in the open-standing ballroom is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The bar will be open, serving up festive drinks and cocktails to keep the night vibrant and exciting!
Leal Hospitality and Appellation welcome you to the first-ever MOHI Food & Wine Festival, the premier culinary event of the region. The MOHI Food & Wine Festival will directly support the creation and development of hospitality programs across the Morgan Hill Unified School District.
MOHI Food & Wine Festival will feature an impressive lineup of local and renowned celebrity chefs. Hosted by Chef Charlie Palmer, and featuring others such as Michael Mina, Tyler Florence, Elizabeth Falkner, and many more. Attendees will indulge in exceptional culinary delights paired with exquisite local and regional wines, and shop local craft vendors.
GA Tickets: $200
VIP Tickets: $350
,Chef Charlie Palmer
Influenced by his upstate New York childhood experience working in his family's vegetable garden, Charlie Palmer was an early advocate of farm over factory food.
Chef Tyler Florence
Tyler Florence, a Food Network star with 28 years of experience, has charmed millions with shows like “Tyler’s Ultimate” and “The Great Food Truck Race,” now in its 17th season. He has written 17 cookbooks, including American Grill (May 2024), and built a thriving business empire. A Johnson & Wales University graduate, Florence is a two-time James Beard Award nominee.
Chef Michael Mina
Michael Mina, chef and founder of Mina Group, oversees over 30 award-winning restaurants nationwide. Born in Cairo and raised in Washington, he trained at the Culinary Institute of America and refined his skills at Aureole in NYC. In 1991, he co-created the highly acclaimed AQUA in San Francisco.
Chef Elizabeth Falkner
Elizabeth Falkner is an award-winning chef with a 20-year culinary career in San Francisco and a decade in New York. She frequently cooks at Food & Wine Festivals and fundraisers, and has served numerous celebrities.
Chef Thomas Bellec
Chef Thomas Bellec is the Chief Culinary Director at Appellation, where he ensures the highest possible quality of food service to the hotel restaurants, banquets and functions throughout the Appellation portfolio, creating consistent and thoughtful experiences for guests to immerse in local gastronomy.
Chef Todd Fisher
For over 30 years, Chef Todd has held prestigious kitchen roles around the Monterey Peninsula and has been recognized for his culinary expertise, including hosting "The United States of Bacon" on Discovery Network. His leadership has earned him Michelin guide recognition and an invitation to cook at the James Beard House. Locally, he has been celebrated as "Monterey County's favorite chef."
Chef Lance Ramhurst
Lance Ramhurst was born and raised in Howell, New Jersey. He graduated in 2004 with a degree in Culinary Arts from Atlantic Cape Culinary Academy in Atlantic City, N.J. Working in some of the top dining destinations on the coast of New Jersey before becoming Sous Chef at Zagat Rated Amanda's Restaurant in Hoboken, NJ. His love for food brought him to California, bringing him closer to agriculture and wine country.
Chef Nicola Cavicchini
With over eight years of experience in luxury resorts, my culinary journey began in Australia, where I first refined my skills. After returning to Italy to deepen my expertise in traditional Italian cuisine, I moved to Hawaii. At Four Seasons Maui, I entered the luxury industry as Chef De Cuisine, honing my craft and embracing the art of high-end dining.
Chef Salvatore Calisi
Originally from NYC and the son of Italian immigrants, his parents and grandparents all owned restaurants throughout his childhood. He was basically raised in kitchens. He spent my entire childhood working at his family restaurant, and spent every summer working at other family owned restaurants in Tuscany as well as Sardinia. After graduating college where he had received a BA degree in Criminal Justice he enrolled at The Culinary Institute Of America.
Chef Lou Zulaica
Chef Lou Zulaica graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and has over 30 years of culinary experience. Lou's career highlights include an apprenticeship in Southern France at Moulin de Mougins, the French Restaurant Le Saison at the Fairmont Hotel, Chef de Cuisine at CordeValle in San Martin, and Chef and Owner of Stratta Grill & Café in San Jose.
Thank you to our sponsors
Join us for a fun night full of Vino & Vibes at Léal Vineyards, with live music from Got 2 Groove!