Introducing Guest Chef Erol Kanmaz!

We have booked our guest chef for the Spring Release Winemaker Dinners to be held May 2 and 3, 2008.  Erol Kanmaz was born in Turkey where he was raised on his family's farm.  Erol has a rich knowledge and strong connection to the agrarian traditions of his family.  He possesses a strong appreciation for growing and preparing fresh meats and produce.  After receiving an education in Tourism and Hospitality, Erol emigrated to the Unites States in 2002.  He and his wife settled in Oregon and he began pursuing his passion for cooking under the direction of culinary Olympian Chef Leif Eric Benson at the national historic landmark, Timberline Lodge.  Erol is a member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), World Association of Chef Society, Board of Directors ACF Chef de Cuisine Society of Oregon and is a Certified Sous Chef by the ACF.  We look forward to having him here.  To view the menu for the dinners or to view costs, please see 'Spring Winemaker Dinners' under the events page listed on our website.