Food & Wine Magazine's Ray Isle to Lead Food and Pinot Noir Pairing Seminar at 2010 International Pinot Noir Celebration

(PRWEB) March 10, 2010

Over 60 premier Pinot noir producers from Burgundy, Oregon, California, New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Alsace and Italy will gather in McMinnville, Oregon the weekend of July 23-25, 2010, for what New York Times wine writer Eric Asimov describes as one of those rare wine gatherings that works on every level.

The 24th Annual International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) will unite wine drinkers and epicureans in Oregon wine country for three days of exploring the worlds finest Pinots, savoring unforgettable meals, and learning and celebrating with luminaries of the food and wine world. Ray Isle, Wine Editor of Food & Wine magazine, James Beard Award nominee and acclaimed wine columnist, will be the Master of Ceremonies.

The IPNC will dedicate the highly anticipated keynote seminar to the topic of food and wine pairing. Entitled WINE IS FOOD: The Art of Pairing Pinot, the seminar will be divided into two sessions. In the first, Ray Isle will lead a tasting and discussion of four Pinot noirs made by Dan Goldfield (Dutton Goldfield, California), Lynnette Hudson (Pegasus Bay, New Zealand), Olivier Leriche (Domaine de lArlot, Burgundy) and Mark Vlossak (St. Innocent, Oregon). Winemaker panelists will discuss vintages and vinification, as well as share commentary on the relationship between wine and food as side-by-side partners on the table.

In the second session, Perfect Pairings author Evan Goldstein MS, will be joined by four Northwest chefs: Ren

Dr. Khanna Sponsoring the 11th Annual Children Uniting Nations Awards Celebration

Beverly Hills, CA (Vocus) March 6, 2010

Children Uniting Nations is a non-profit organization that works to help foster children in the Los Angeles area. CUN administers an effective mentoring program that gives abused and neglected children a chance to interact and form positive relationships. CUN is also actively involved in California legislation and adoption laws, striving to pass laws that will benefit at risk children. As well as creating a safe environment for these children, CUN highly values education and is actively working to increase the amount high school and college graduates of foster care. To help spread awareness and observe their success, Children of United Nations will be holding their annual Celebration along with The Hollywood Reporter and TV Guide Magazine.

The event will be held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills and will include an evening of dinner, dancing, a silent auction and performances by Elliot Yamin and Matt Morris. Children Uniting Nations will also present significant awards to a group of noble individuals who have greatly influenced the lives of children this past year. This is set to be a sensational night merging Hollywoods elite and creating hope for children everywhere. Dr. Rajesh Khanna is honored to support and he strongly believes in the efforts of this organization. Khanna Institute will continue to explore more ways to support Children Uniting Nations in all their endeavors.

Dr. Rajesh Khanna, as you may know, is a Refractive Cataract surgeon in Los Angeles. He is the founder and medical director of The Khanna Institute of Lasik and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Khanna is one the pioneers of Lasik eye surgery and is currently at the forefront for advanced eye procedures. He is an experienced and skilled Wave front LASIK, PRELEX and cataract surgeon, today he has preformed over thousands of eye procedures on patients all over southern California Dr. Khanna has performed vision enhancements on many celebrities and athletes alike, those we are able disclose include; actor Corbin Blue from High School Musical, Disney channel star Brenda Song and Bas Rutten MMA and UFC champion fighter.

Contact: Kelly Schneider Rajesh Khanna, MD Khanna Institute of Lasik Surgery 240 S La Cienga Blvd Beverly Hills 90211 Phone: 805-230-2126 Fax: 805-230-2199 http://www.khannainstitute.com

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