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Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Dominique Crenn

We’re excited to share that Chef Dominique Crenn is the keynote speaker at Jubilee Wine Country! Dominique is one of the most talented and fascinating folks in the food world. Named to this year’s TIME 100, she’s an environmentalist, philanthropist, cancer survivor, author, and humanitarian. She is also the celebrated chef behind Atelier Crenn, Bar Crenn, and Petit Crenn in San Francisco and the regenerative Bleu Belle Farm in Sonoma County. And you might have noticed, but Dominique is also our cover star on The Paris Issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine!
 
Photo by Jennifer Livingston
 
 

 

 

 

Flora Aghababyan

 
 
Jeni Britton
Founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams &
the latest Cherry Bombe Cover Star
 
 
Tanya Holland
 
Award-Winning Chef, Author & Restaurateur
 
Photo by Marina Harrison
 
 
 
 
 

 

SATURDAY, OCT. 26TH
 

 

10–11 A.M.
Welcome & Networking 
 
11 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
Programming Session #1 
 
12:30–2 P.M.
 Picnic Lunch on the Lawn
 
2–3:30 P.M.
 Programming Session #2
 
3:30–7 P.M.
 Afternoon Activities
 
7–9:30 P.M 

Wine, Women & Song

(Dine-around and wine-tasting event)

 
 
 
SUNDAY, OCT. 27TH
 

11 A.M.–12:30 P.M.

Bakers' Brunch

 

12:30–2 P.M.

Programming Session #3

 

5–7 P.M.

Industry Networking Event

(Invitation only)

 

 

 

As an assistant executive chef in the pastry shop at Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, Flora Aghababyan upholds the Wynn standard of excellence through her whimsical and unique creations. In August 2007, Flora joined Wynn Las Vegas, bringing sharp talent and a keen imagination to all of her designs for weddings, holiday décor and special events at the resort. She enjoys transforming cake, chocolate and other concoctions into elaborate works of art, contrasting intricate design work with simple flavor combinations.
 
Growing up in Armenia, Flora began baking as a child, and her hobby quickly revealed itself as a passion. As her interest in pastry arts grew, she focused on learning everything she could to produce edible, dream-like creations. She went on to refine her skills in several Russian and Armenian bakeries.  
 
In 2000, Flora came to the United States to work as a pastry chef at Chalet Pastry in Hollywood. Shortly thereafter, she joined the Bellagio in Las Vegas as chief cake designer—where she catered to celebrity clientele and showcased her talents by creating multi-dimensional cakes and pastries.
 
In 2010, Flora was the winner of the Grand National Wedding Cake Competition in Tulsa, Oklahoma, followed by a nomination in 2012 as one of the Top 10 Cake Artists in North America by Dessert Professional Magazine. In 2019, she was recognized as Pastry Chef of the Year by the Nevada Restaurant Association at their annual Culinary Excellence Awards. In addition, her creations have been showcased in competitions, such as Food Network Challenge, and in magazines including People, Star, and Brides.