For immediate release - June 23, 2008 - Donner Summit

Sugar Bowl welcomes their new executive chef, Alan Davis. Alan has been a resident of Donner Summit since 1996 after graduating from The Florida Culinary Institute. He joins the resort from Rainbow Lodge, where he served as Executive Chef and General Manager for the past 12 years.

Alan’s career highlights include numerous write ups in the Sac Bee, San Francisco Chronicle, Tahoe World, and the Reno Gazette Journal. He has also appeared on the Food Channel’s “The Best Of”. He is recognized by Chaine des Rotisseurs for his excellence in cuisine and service. Alan specializes in French cuisine, while infusing contemporary practices, allowing him to be versatile, creative and flexible in his menu concepts.

Alan’s taste in fine dining is influenced by a French/ California Cuisine style. He continues the exquisite dining experience of Sugar Bowl’s Four Peaks Restaurant while bringing in a new menu and some great summer experiences.

This summer you will be able to enjoy an evening of wine tasting, dinner, and lodging surrounded by the beautiful wild flowers of Mt. Disney. Sugar Bowl is hosting five separate evenings of fine wining and dining at the Four Peaks Restaurant. Packages include one or two nights stay at the Lodge, a five course meal pared with five different wines from a select group of vineyards. Each vineyard will have an expert on site for your tasting experience.

Cost: $350 (includes five course meal, five full glasses of wine, and lodging for two) Dates & Vineyards:
August 23, 2008: Seavey Vineyard: $350
September 20, 2008: Charles Creek Vineyard: TBA
September 27, 2008: Seghesio Vineyard: TBA
October 18, 2008: Raymond Vineyard: TBA
December 13, 2008: Keenan Vineyard: TBA
December 20, 2008: ZD Vineyard: TBA

Since opening California’s first chairlift in 1939, Sugar Bowl has been the winter playground for generations of skiing and snowboarding families. Drawing from our rich heritage, Sugar Bowl continues to provide a genuine alpine experience by focusing on that which matters the most – our customers, our employees and our community. Located on Donner Summit, 3 miles off I-80, Sugar Bowl is the closest major resort on the western front of the Sierra, offering convenient easy access from San Francisco (3 hours), Sacramento (2 hours) and Reno (45 minutes).

For more information contact Jennie Bartlett at 530-426-6724, jb@sugarbowl.com, or visit sugarbowl.com.