Limited parking requires that all patrons to this year’s Gateway to Big Sur event take advantage of shuttle service from either Carmel (to the north) or Big Sur (from the South).  Only Hotel guests and local residents will have access to Highlands Drive , all others will be directed back to the shuttle pick up areas.

Shuttle pick up location has changed.   Shuttle pick up and drop off will be at Carmel Rancho Blvd.  For the map go to http://www.jerroldsimon.com/GTBS2014/eblast_shuttle2/GTBS2014_parking2.html

Where:

• Shuttle pick up and drop off will be at Carmel Rancho Blvd.  For the map go to http://www.jerroldsimon.com/GTBS2014/eblast_shuttle2/GTBS2014_parking2.htmlYou will be greeted by Big Sur Food & Wine Volunteers
• Shuttle service begins at 5:00pm and will run continuously throughout the evening
• For “evening of” information call 831.915.4891 or peggy@bigsurfoodandwine.org

Gateway to Big Sur presented by Hyatt Carmel Highlands and The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival To Kick Off on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands.

Hyatt Carmel Highlands, located at 120 Highlands Drive in the Carmel Highlands, long known as the legendary location for culinary talent and host of the world famous Masters of Food and Wine will serve as the lead sponsor and host of the opening event of the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. 

Tickets purchased between August 15^th and September 15^th will be $105 per ticket.  From September 15^th to the November 6^th tickets will be $125.00.  Tickets can be purchased at https://gatewaytobigsur.eventbrite.com

Join us on Thursday, November 6th from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for the Gateway to Big Sur presented by the Hyatt Carmel Highlands and Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. The Gateway to Big Sur entices the palate in a celebration of local flair and regional flavor in the epicenter of culinary innovation.

Here is a preview of some of the top caliber restaurants that will be participating:

• 1300 Fillmore - SF
• Andres Bouchee
• Bernardus Vineyards
• Big Sur Roadhouse
• Black River Caviar
• Carmel Valley Ranch
• Cuvaison
• Dosa San Francisco
• Esalen
• Grasings
• Hitching Post Buellton
• Jennini
• La Balena
• Aubergine
• Mundaka
• Hyatt Carmel Highlands
• Passion Fish
• Porters in the Forest
• The Cheese Shop
• The Preserve
• Treebones

Wineries include:

• Albatross Ridge
• Banshee
• Birichino
• Calera Wine Company
• Chanin
• Chanin
• Chappellet Vineyard
• Cold Heaven Cellars
• Continuum (Carlo     Mondavi)
• Crocker & Starr
• Dirty & Rowdy
• Domaine Select - 1st     Winery
• Domaine Select - 2nd     Winery
• Foxen
• Galante Vineyards
• Hartley Ostini
• Kunin
• Liquid Farm
• Madeleine Winery
• Maison Marques and     Domaines - Roederer Champagne
• McIntyre
• Morgan Winery
• Mount Eden
• Paso CAB Collective
• Paul Lato Wines
• Perception
• Pisoni
• ROAR
• Shared Notes
• Tablas Creek Vineyard
• Talbott Vineyards
• Talley Vineyards
• Vineyard Brands
• Wedell Cellars
• Wind Gap Wines

Hyatt Carmel Highlands will be donating a portion of the proceeds from this event on November 6^th to our charity partner the Big Sur Health Center.

The 2014 Big Sur Food and Wine Festival takes place November 6 - 9 throughout the coast of Big Sur.  For more information, please contact Toby Rowland-Jones at 831-667-0800  or  toby@bigsurfoodandwine.org, or visit www.bigsurfoodandwine.org

Background on Pacific’s Edge:

Pacific’s Edge is an award winning, glass-walled restaurant with spectacular ocean vistas. Our “California Coastal” cuisine provides the freshest local ingredients, meats and seafood, with dishes that meld a seasonal focus with sophisticated comfort food in a convivial ambiance that makes it appealing for everyday dining or any special occasion. Pacific’s Edge has received AAA 4 Diamond awards year after year, and has been named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the United States by Zagat and one of the Top Ten Restaurants with a View by USA Today. Wine Spectator has lauded our wine list throughout the years with both Grand and Best of Award of Excellence awards.