Unique Experiences

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2 tickets to an amazing and unforgettable weekend, including:

Amuse-Bouche: A Conversation with Michel Nischan, Rick Bayless and Nell Newman

Fri., May 18 (6-7:30 p.m.)

Includes admission to Cooking for Solutions Gala

Join Michel Nischan, visionary owner of the Dressing Room restaurant and president of the Wholesome Wave; Rick Bayless, renowned chef, TV personality and founder of the Frontera Farmer Foundation; and Nell Newman, Co-Founder and President, Product Development and Public Relations at Newman's Own Organics, for a candid conversation about the passion and core values that drive their influential careers. Hors d'oeuvres and premium wines from Carmel Road Winery and La Crema will accompany this inspiring one-hour program and you'll take home Michel's acclaimed cookbook, Sustainably Delicious: Making the World a Better Place, One Recipe at a Time. Gain easy access to the Gala at the conclusion of this memorable event.

Savor the Gulf Coast Breakfast

Sat., May 19 (8-9:30 a.m.)

Includes Aquarium admission

• Aquarium Cafe & Restaurant

Our popular ocean-view breakfast returns! Start the weekend with a seasonal, sustainable breakfast Southern-style with stylish Southeastern chefs Allen Susser, Paula DaSilva, Michael Schwartz and Susan Spicer. They'll share their love for the Gulf region and its food as you sample an abundant breakfast buffet. Live music with a Cajun flair will put a jump in your step.

Celebrity Chefs LIVE!

Sat., May 19 (10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., times vary)

• Includes Aquarium admission
• Aquarium Auditorium

Meet your favorite celebrity personalities and learn how they're making a difference in the culinary world. You'll laugh, be entertained and learn something about protecting the planet during two days of special presentations and cooking demonstrations from Alton Brown, Alexandra Guarnaschelli, Rick Bayless, Cindy Pawlcyn and Michael Chiarello. Each will create an engaging hour-long special program and sign books after their presentations. Don't miss this opportunity for a fun face-to-face encounter with these culinary leaders. Note: When available, presenters' books will be for sale.

Alton Brown: Sustainable Seafood 101

Sat., May 19 (10:30-11:30 a.m.)

Alton's become a Food Network star as commentator on "Iron Chef America" and through his "Good Eats" program, a smart and entertaining show that blends wit with wisdom, history with pop culture, and science with common cooking sense. He's also a passionate advocate for sustainable seafood and Seafood Watch. He'll showcase all this and more in a program that's guaranteed to engage, entertain and inform.

Rick Bayless: Seafood Across the Border

Sat., May 19 (12:30-1:30 p.m.)

Take a tour of the fresh, bold flavors of Mexico's coastal cuisine with Rick Bayless, an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and television personality. Rick has been honored multiple times by the James Beard Foundation and is a recognized expert in regional Mexican cuisine. He'll share authentic Mexican seafood recipes, along with a blend of traditional and modern techniques honed over a lifetime of travels throughout Mexico. You'll learn about his adventures and how to incorporate south-of-the-border flavors into simple seafood meals.

Alexandra Guarnaschelli: Retro Revival

Sat., May 19 (2:30-3:30 p.m.)

Join Alex as she puts a modern, sustainable spin on retro favorites, inspired by the menu of her trendy New York supper club The Darby. The star of The Food Network's "Alex's Day Off" and a regular judge on "Chopped," Alex has worked at top restaurants in France, New York and Los Angeles and will bring her discerning palate and vivacious personality to this retro-cool party. Local chef Jerry Regester will join Alex to demonstrate classic culinary techniques, and you'll hear anecdotes from Alex's colorful restaurant and television career.

Alton Brown: Sustainable Seafood 101

Sun., May 20 (10:30-11:30 a.m.)

Alton's become a Food Network star as commentator on "Iron Chef America" and through his "Good Eats" program, a smart and entertaining show that blends wit with wisdom, history with pop culture, and science with common cooking sense. He's also a passionate advocate for sustainable seafood and Seafood Watch. He'll showcase all this and more in a program that's guaranteed to engage, entertain and inform.

Cindy Pawlcyn: Cindy's Supper Club

Sun., May 20 (12:30-1:30 p.m.)

There's nothing more convivial than sitting down with friends to enjoy a great meal, and with chef Cindy Pawlcyn's help you may be inspired to start your own supper club! She'll demonstrate soulful, globally inspired recipes designed to be shared with an intimate group, from her newest book Cindy's Supper Club. A master chef of national acclaim, Cindy is a pioneer in local, seasonal, sustainable wine-country cuisine and cultivates bountiful organic gardens at home and for her restaurants. She'll talk about creating dishes with international flair straight from your home garden or the farmers market, and how to pair local wines with a variety of cuisines.

Michael Chiarello: Napa-Style Entertaining

Sun., May 20 (2:30-3:30 p.m.)

Michael is an acclaimed chef, vintner, lifestyle trends pioneer, author and Emmy-winning host of "Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello." A passionate advocate of seasonal, sustainable living, he'll share easy ways to entertain a crowd with local, artisanal ingredients with his signature, laid-back Napa style. From al fresco entertaining to choosing the right wine for a crowd, Michael will share his secrets for throwing memorable parties and family get-togethers