What It Is:

This gala, high quality and important event features some of America’s most
renowned chefs and vintners.

The 18th annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles, hosted by American Airlines and the Ritz-Carlton,
Marina del Rey, will feature cuisine from more than 25 of Southern California's best restaurants as well
as fine wines from more than 20 wineries.

Emceed by Mario Martinoli, "The TV Diner" for KCAL 9 News and CBS 2 News and the host of
"The Mario Martinoli Show" on KFI AM-640,” this year’s event will honor Josiah Citrin of Melisse;
and Raphael Lunetta of JiRaffe for their contributions in raising awareness for kidney-related illness.
Proceeds will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California.

Where:

Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA

When:

Sunday, September 28, 2003; 4-8 p.m.

Contact Information:

Call (310) 641-8152 for ticket information.

$175 Regual; $250 V.I.P.

The Event Features the following:

Partial List of Participating Restaurants: Angelini Osteria, Beacon Restaurant,
Cha Cha Cha, Crustacean, Four Oaks, Gardens at The Four Seasons, Il Pastaio,
Jer-ne at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, Jimmy’s Tavern, JiRaffe, Josie Restaurant,
Locanda del Lago, Locanda Veneta, Lucques, Ludo at the W, Max, Mélisse, Michael’s,
Mi Piace, Piccolo Paradiso, Restaurant Christine, Rover’s of Seattle, Roy’s of Newport Beach,
Sushi Roku, Tangerine, Tanino, Water Grill, Zax and more….

Partial List of Beverage Participants: Amici Cellars, Barefoot Cellars,
Bernardus Winery and Vineyard, Buttonwood Farm Winery and Vineyard,
Callaway Vineyard and Winery, Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery,
Fife Vineyards, Flora Springs Winery, Galvanina, Golden State Wine Company,
Jakob Gerhardt, L'Adventure/Stephan Vineyard,
Laetitia and Barnwood Wineries & Vineyards, Lagunitas Brewing Company,
Long Vineyards, Maurice Carrie Winery,Pacific Wine and Spirits,
Pedroncelli Winery, Pezzi King Vineyard, Quady Winery, Schieffelin & Somerset,
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards,
Van Roekel Vineyard, and the Wine House.