Lido Restaurant to host Second Annual
Friends of James Beard Benefit Weekend

Weekend of Culinary Events at Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences to
Benefit the California Polytechnic State University
College of Sustainable Agriculture's Resource Consortium

(Pismo Beach, Calif.); Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences is proud to announce the Second Annual Friends of James Beard Benefit Weekend! The three-day event will be held November 9-11, 2007. Benefiting both the James Beard Foundation and the California Polytechnic State University College of Agriculture's Sustainable Agriculture Resource Consortium, the weekend will be a celebration of the culinary arts.

Kicking off the weekend festivities Friday will be a Champagne and Caviar tasting from around the world; Saturday's events include an interactive cooking demonstration with Lido's Executive Chef Evan Treadwell followed by a luncheon and wine seminar with famed Master Sommelier Peter Neptune. The afternoon features an interactive cooking demonstration with Lido Pastry Chef Benjie Puga. Sunday's events begin with a jazz band reception and the weekend culminates with the main event “The James Beard Foundation Benefit Dinner" a seven-course dinner featuring epicurean creations by Chef Evan Treadwell with all courses paired with local varietals.

Proceeds from this weekend?s events will go to both the James Beard Foundation and a scholarship benefiting California Polytechnic State University College of Agriculture?s Sustainable Agriculture Resource Consortium. The Sustainable Agriculture Resource Consortium (SARC) was created to advance sustainable food and agriculture systems through education, demonstration of sustainable agricultural practices, and facilitation of collaborative efforts both on campus and in the surrounding community. SARC projects have included curriculum development for Cal Poly students, informational lectures for the general public, management of the Cal Poly Organic Farm, and continuing education classes and professional development seminars.

Individual event tickets range from $75-$200 per person per event.

Packages for the entire weekend including accommodations for two people are available for $2045.00, and for four people $3495.00?all-inclusive.

The James Beard Foundation dinner tickets are $200 per person and $175 for James Beard Members.

Three-night packages and individual tickets can be purchased by calling Kari Smith at 805.773 .8900.

Lido Restaurant:
2727 Shell Beach Road
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Lido Restaurant, Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences? fashionable and comfortable signature restaurant serves seasonal Coastal Wine Country Cuisine by Chef Evan Treadwell. Lido Restaurant's menus include fresh seafood, farm-fresh vegetables, and locally raised meats and poultry, all prepared with classic techniques and served in artful presentations. Additionally, all selections are available in two sizes, allowing guests to create their own tastings or enjoy traditional courses. When paired with wines from some of California's most renowned vineyards, Lido's cuisine proves to be a culinary mirror of its spectacular surroundings.

Perched atop dramatic bluffs along California's Central Coast, Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences sets a new standard for luxury oceanfront accommodations. The property overlooks Shell Beach, one of California's most beautiful vacation spots, located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Dolphin Bay features 65 spacious one- and two-bedroom residences, as well as penthouse units that range in size from 985 to 2,400 square feet. In addition, the property's spa, La Bonne Vie, is an intimate retreat offering rejuvenating, wellness, and pampering services. The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and Amtrak offer convenient access to and from Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences with scheduled trains, flights, and private aviation service. For more information please call 805.773.4300 or visit www.thedolphinbay.com.