On Saturday, September 27, 2008, a lineup of today's most prominent chefs will converge on the back lot at Universal Studios in Los Angeles for the 26th Annual American Wine & Food Festival. A star-studded gathering of internationally celebrated chefs and fine wine and spirits purveyors will serve in honor of the occasion.

As the official credit card of the 26^th Annual American Wine & Food Festival, World MasterCard® cardholders will have special privileges, including:

• Access to tickets to Festival events on Friday and Saturday nights, and to the most exclusive Sunday chef's dinner at Spago.



• Access to a VIP Cooking Demonstration by Wolfgang Puck immediately prior to the Saturday Festival.



• An autographed Wolfgang Puck cookbook as a special gift (while supplies last).

The American Wine & Food Festival features live music, a silent auction, and an epicurean feast prepared by some of the world's greatest chefs. The 2008 festival is hosted by the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation in support of the Meals on Wheels programs of Los Angeles.

The American Wine & Food Festival presents an array of exciting events:

Kickoff Party at RED 7 — 7:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2008 ($150 per person, includes parking fee)

• A Friday evening cocktail party at RED 7 located at the Pacific Design Center, featuring cuisine from Wolfgang Puck's critically acclaimed steak restaurant CUT, revered for its mouthwatering Kobe and prime aged beef cuts.

26^th Annual American Wine & Food Festival — 5:00 PM Saturday, September 27, 2008
($300 per person — includes access to a pre-event VIP Cooking Demonstration by Wolfgang Puck)

• The American Wine & Food Festival, LA's ultimate food & wine event, takes place on the back lot of Universal Studios, Saturday evening. Thanks to an impressive roster of celebrity chefs, incomparable cuisine, world-class wines and spirits, and great entertainment, the Festival is always one of the most eagerly anticipated benefits in all of California.



• This year's participating chefs and their restaurants include Michelle Bernstein, Michy's; Tom Colicchio, Craftsteak; Nobu Matsuhisa, Matsuhisa; Michael Mina, Michael Mina; Paul Prudhomme, K Pauls Louisiana Kitchen; Alex Stratta, Alex; Julian Serrano, Picasso at The Bellagio; Lydia Shire, Lock-Ober; Nancy Silverton, Mozza; Jasper White, Summer Shack; and many more.

Chef's Dinner at Spago Beverly Hills — 6:00 PM Sunday, September 28, 2008 ($750 per person)

• Sunday's famous Chef's Dinner at Spago is an immediate sellout. Every year extraordinarily talented chefs each present a course for diners fortunate enough to secure reservations. The evening begins with a champagne reception, followed by the inspired cuisine of some of the world's greatest chefs. An evening highlight is the live auction that features everything from library wines and celebrity chef dinners in your home to luxurious European vacations.



• All-star chef lineup includes your hosts for the evening Wolfgang Puck and Lee Hefter, plus Nobu Matsuhisa, Eric Ripert, Jose Andres, and other special guest chefs.

For additional information on the 26^th Annual American Wine & Food Festival, click here.

Price:

• $150 per person — Red 7 Kickoff Party, Friday 9/26 (includes parking fee)
• $300 per person — 26^th Annual American Wine & Food Festival, Saturday 9/27 (includes access to a Pre-event VIP Cooking Demonstration by Wolfgang Puck)
• $750 per person — Chef's Dinner at Spago Beverly Hills, Sunday 9/28*

Redemption Instructions:

To purchase tickets, please call 1-800-964-4742 or email offers@octagon.com for more details.

• Cardholders and their guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the American Wine & Food Festival.
• Entire payment must be made on a valid World MasterCard® card.
• All tickets are limited in number and are subject to availability.
• Tickets for the Friday and Saturday events must be purchased by September 15, 2008.
• *Tickets for the Sunday dinner event must be purchased by August 10, 2008.
• Participating chefs, purveyors, and vendors are subject to change without notice. Festival venue is subject to change.
• Please click here for full terms and conditions