The Gourmet Housewares Show® continues to push forward finding new ways to attract exhibitors and attendees alike to the Aug. 8-10 show in San Francisco. A new partnership with the Golden Gate Restaurant Association allows for show participants to take advantage of special pricing on tickets to San Francisco's premier culinary event, SF Chefs. Food. Wine. presented by Visa Signature Aug. 6-9 in Union Square. Guests can relish the weekend's events and happenings for foodies, a perfect tie-in with the Gourmet Housewares Show.

Celebrating local flair and regional flavor in the epicenter of culinary innovation, Gourmet Housewares Show attendees can take pleasure in a multitude of events at special ticket prices, including:
Friday Day Pass: Show participants can further education and networking at all SF Chefs. Food. Wine. sessions on Friday, Aug. 7 before the start of the show.

Opening Reception: A party featuring Rising Star Chefs and Bar Stars, where attendees can sample food created by the newest generation of San Francisco chefs and Food Network's Tyler Florence, sip sparkling wine from Domaine Chandon, enjoy cocktails and sample wines from Northern California's distinct appellations while listening to great area music.

Dinner at E & O: Attendees can join Epicurious.com's editor-in-chief, Tanya Steel, with chefs Arnold Eric Wong (E & O Trading Co.), Charles Phan (The Slanted Door) and Martin Yan (Yan Can Cook), as well as featured farmers at a reception and dinner celebrating local interpretations of Pacific Rim flavors. Relax while enjoying hors d'oeuvres as the chefs prepare dinner in an open kitchen. This dinner benefits Feeding America.

SF Chefs Rock Union Square: Experience the synergy of soulful food and music in an evening featuring bluesy dance music by the Back Burner Blues Band, musicians and chefs with ties to the Bay Area. Show participants can join in on an evening full of hearty fare by local chefs, including Robert Price (Buckeye Roadhouse), Randy Lewis (Best O Burger), Jay Foster (Farmer Brown), Sarah Schafer (Anchor & Hope), Joseph Manzare (Joey & Eddies and Tres Agaves) and Bill Berkowitz (Max's Restaurants), as well as specialty cocktails.

Chocolate Enchantment: Extend the evening and sweeten the night at a late-night after-party at Victor's on the Imperial Floor atop The Westin St. Francis, featuring chocolate confections by executive pastry chef Jean-Francois Houdre, inspired cocktails and music.

The Gourmet Housewares Show continues to attract the new, small, innovative exhibitors that see the location and timing perfect for fourth-quarter buying. These additional collaborations will only add to the experience of the growing number of attendees. Please visit www.thegourmetshow.com for additional updates and more detailed information.