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2009 NEW YORK 2009 (see 2010 - 2008 - 2007)
FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS
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January 17-25, 2009 The Kingdom of Navarra Gastronomic Week
New York, New York
Prepare your palate for Piquillo red peppers and rosado wine! For nine days, Navarra The Kingdom of Flavors, Spain will visit Boston and New York for a gastronomic celebration. Restaurants in New York and in Boston will offer menus highlighting Navarra's unique traditional dishes and local wines. Sponsored by the Government of Navarra and the Navarra Chamber of Commerce
January 26, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series
New York, New York
The food and company of the country's top chefs. The thrill of an auction of incredible items. All in one evening and all to help fight childhood hunger in America. Enjoy the company of culinary icons and award-winning chefs, indulge in unparalleled cuisine and bid on fabulous auction items — all to help end childhood hunger in America. Proceeds from the dinners benefit Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger in America.
February 25, 2009 C-CAP 11th Annual Benefit Event
New York, New York
Grand tasting of seasonal culinary creations from New York's top chefs to benefit Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing underserved high school students with culinary education, scholarships, career counseling and jobs in the foodservice industry.
March 1-3, 2009 PMQ’s New York Pizza Show 2009
New York, New York
Most popular pizza trade show.
March 1-3, 2009 20th Annual U.S. Pastry Competition
New York, New York
The nation's leading pastry professionals compete for the coveted title, 'Pastry Chef of the Year.' (At the Int’l Rest & Foodservice Show)
March 1-3, 2009 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show
New York, New York
Over 650 exhibiting companies showcasing 10,000+ products and services. The 20th Annual U.S. Pastry Competition. The Ultimate Barista Challenge. New York Wine Expo. PMQ’s New York Pizza Show. Education Theater and Cooking Stage. Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum. Catering Magazine Symposium. Personal and Private Chef Workshop.
March 6-7, 2009 Annual Western NY Homebrew Competition
Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York
'Amber Waves of Grain' Largest homebrew competition in New York
March 9-13, 2009 Taste Napa Valley
New York, New York
Twice a year, the Napa Valley Vintners hits the road with the principals and winemakers from 80 or more member wineries, focusing each trip on one market. The vintners spend several days in that market, hosting a mix of trade and consumer tasting events and educational programs.
March 14, 2009 BCA 16th Annual Cultural Awareness Salute Dinner
New York, New York
Entitled “Culinary, Hospitality and Diversity Excellence” the event provides a glimpse of the future with a four course meal and wine pairing.
March 21-22, 2009 New York Maple Weekend
Statewide, New York
Two weekends, March 21-22 and 28-29. The goal of Maple Weekend is to share the real taste of the mouth-watering maple syrup with the public while also demonstrating the various ways to make it.
March 25, 2009 Wine & Wishes 2009
New York, New York (no website)
One of New York’s premier wine events and a major source of fundraising for The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York. Serving signature dishes will be some of New York City's most famous and well-known restaurants and caterers. VIP Ticket gains access to “Coveted Corks” a private tasting of rare and collectible wines. FOR Tickets: 212-957-WISH or aepstein@metrony.wish.org
March 26-29, 2009 Adirondack Festival of Food and Wine
Lake Placid, New York
Join Master Chefs and vintners for a celebration of food and wine. Enjoy wine tastings, culinary demonstrations, a cooking competition and more.
March 28-29, 2009 New York Maple Weekend
Statewide, New York
Two weekends, March 21-22 and 28-29. The goal of Maple Weekend is to share the real taste of the mouth-watering maple syrup with the public while also demonstrating the various ways to make it.
April 18-19, 2009 Pasta Primo Vino
New Paltz, New York
Elaborate Spring event with a tour of the Wineries as they pair their magnificent wines with delicious Pasta recipes.
April 23, 2009 Celebrity Chef Tour
New York, New York
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
April 25, 2009 Utica's Riggiefest
Utica, New York
‘Chicken Riggies’ are a way of preparing rigatoni in a creamy marinara sauce with chicken and spices. Many restaurants in Central New York offer Chicken Riggies on their menu. Restaurants from all of Central NY via for 1st place and the Riggie Cup. 1st-3rd place are determined by attendees and a voting process; 2008’ over 3,000 people in attendance. Live entertainment, children’s area w/ “Riggie Crafts”, Wine Tasting, and “Riggie Merchandise. All proceeds benefit the YWCA Mohawk Valley.
April 25-26, 2009 'TAP' New York 2009 - Craft Brew & Fine Food Festival
Hunter Mountain, New York
Craft breweries and brewpubs from across the state will be participating in the most prestigious beer and fine food event in New York. Over 100 beers, gourmet food, cooking demonstrations & much more.
April 28, 2009 American Cancer Society's 4th Annual Taste of Hope
New York, New York
Taste of Hope is a culinary, wine and spirits tasting event featuring over 40 of New York's hottest and most popular restaurants and vendors, all set within a fun cocktail party atmosphere!
May 1-10, 2009 International Restaurant Week
New York, New York
Continental Airlines invites New Yorkers to participate in International Restaurant Week. Diners can enjoy exclusive offers at 12 of New York City’s top Zagat-rated restaurants. Behind-the-scenes kitchen tours, unique menus, complimentary tastings and take home treats.
May 3-4, 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards
New York, New York
May 16, 2009 B.E.E.R.'s 13th Annual Brew-Off
Nesconset, New York
Homebrew Competition
May 16-17, 2009 9th Avenue International Food Festival & Street Fair
New York, New York
Since 1973. From 37th Street to 57th Street, Ninth Avenue closes to cars and the festival takes over. More than a million people visit the festival each year. It's unique and amazing, celebrating the joys of ethnicity through food, entertainment and every kind of street fair stall.
May 19, 2009 8th Annual The Cuisine of Queens & Beyond
Astoria, New York
Dish du Jour Magazine hosts the first Meatball Melee of the Boroughs at its Cuisine of Queens & Beyond. Featuring over 50 tasting tables with savory bites, luscious desserts, new wines, great craft beers, additional surprises, including sampling finalists’ meatballs. Borough restaurants are invited to compete for the title of “Best Balls in the Boroughs" The contest is open to restaurants serving meatballs from all ethnicities located in NY’s five boroughs. Contest entry is free.
May 20, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
New York, New York
Savor the finest dishes and drinks prepared by the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists, enjoy the best wines and bid in exciting live and silent auctions. All this to catch the more than 12 million children at risk of hunger and surround them with the nutritious foods where they live, learn and play! 100% of ticket sales help ensure no kid in America grows up hungry.
June 2, 2009 Wine & Spirits Top of the List
New York, New York
A tasting of America's Most Popular Restaurant Wines. General Admission: $75. Includes entry to grand tasting and invitation to live music after the tasting.
June 8, 2009 Street & Savory
New York, New York
Citymeals-on-Wheels invites you to join us for the most glamorous street festival the world has ever seen! Over 1,000 guests will stroll the esplanades and gardens of Rockefeller Center, sampling the creations of thirty-five of the country’s greatest chefs, along with fare from some of the city’s most iconic gourmet street vendors.
June 9, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Ithaca, New York
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
June 13-14, 2009 Strawberry Festival
Forestville, New York
A celebration of the area’s strawberry harvest. Fresh strawberry shortcake, chocolate dipped strawberries & Festival wine. Food, wine, draft beer and Merritt’s Sangria Wine Slush. Free wine tours & tastings. Class car cruise, live music, craft vendors, dancing; live and silent auction proceeds to benefit the Ruben Brown Foundation.
June 13-19, 2009 3rd Annual NYC Food Film Festival
New York, New York
A cinematic scratch n' sniff n' sample! Every night from 6/13 to 6/19 the festival will feature food-focused films, and attendees will be able to taste foods inspired from the films. All beach events are FREE, with suggested donation of 2 cans of food to benefit Food Bank NYC. Small tasting portions of food from the films will also be FREE
June 14-15, 2009 The Bar Show
New York, New York
Located in the Heart of New York City, The Bar Show is the Only Trade Show specifically for Professionals representing the Bar, Nightclub, Restaurant, and Liquor Store Industry.
June 17, 2009 The Grand Cru Tour Of France!
New York, New York
Ease into summer with a tasting of spectacular wines, including a '99 Lafite Rothschild, '96 Batard Montrachet, '93/'02 Echezeaux, and '95 Chassagne Montrachet. These and other stellar wines will be paired with great conversation, world cheeses, and live music.
June 19-20, 2009 Owego Strawberry Festival
Owego, New York
The festival celebrates this popular red fruit, notable to the area's growers. Food, entertainment, contests, wine tent, and 20,000 people enjoy the day. Friday night includes entertainment, food and fireworks. Held on the closed streets of downtown Owego, NY. (Also: http://visittioga.com/ )
June 19-21, 2009 The Great New York State Food & Wine Festival
Clayton, New York
An event celebrating quality "Made in New York" food & wine products including candy and cheeses, nuts, sauces, herbs & spices, maple syrup and other maple products, apple cider, cookies and ice cream and of course, NYS wines.
June 20-21, 2009 16th Annual Around the World in 80 Miles
Hudson Valley, New York
For this popular annual event, each of the wineries along the Trail transform into a different wine producing country. Armed with your "Passport", travel the Wine World and discover the best of each "Country's" food paired with delicious wines from the Shawangunk Wineries.
June 21, 2009 Real Men Cook
New York, New York
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, St. Louis, Bahamas (dates may vary in some cities)
June 21, 2009 Scandinavian Festival at Swedish Hill Winery
Romulus, New York
Be Swedish for a Day! Enjoy our Scandinavian fare of food(fee for food), music and unique arts & craft exhibitors while dancing around our Maypole! Many wine specials as well. Make it a wine weekend and visit Goose Watch on Saturday for our Strawberry Festival!
June 28-30, 2009 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show
New York, New York
More than 2,100 exhibitors from around the world, presenting more than 100,000 specialty foods to discover and sample.
July 11-12, 2009 26th Annual Taste of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Nearly 60 restaurants, 6 wineries and over 450,000 invited guests will gather in downtown Buffalo to enjoy "fun by the forkful." One of the region's signature events, the Taste of Buffalo is the largest two-day food festival in the United States.
July 17-19, 2009 Finger Lakes Wine Festival
Watkins Glen, New York
More than Wine….the Festival also features a variety of arts & crafts, jewelry, gourmet food, wine and culinary related vendors.
July 18, 2009 Pride of New York Wine and Cheese Tasting Event
Lima, New York
Golden Benefit Charity Golf Dinner and Pride of NY Wine and Cheese Tasting - to benefit the Neuromuscular Disease Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center and & Friends & Families of Muscular Disorders Foundation.
August 15-16, 2009 2nd Annual America’s Grape Country Wine Festival
Dunkirk, New York
Dozens of wineries from across New York State come together for a weekend full of wine, food, educational seminars, tastings, sales by the bottle and live music. A true farmer’s market with fruit and vegetable sales, artisans and crafters and wine industry professionals.
September 12-13, 2009 Septemberfest
Forestville, New York
Weekend after Labor Day. Septemberfest annual grape harvest festival. Grape stomping, Chiavetta’s famous BBQ chicken. Food, wine and beverages; free wine tours and tastings. Class car cruise, live music, craft vendors, dancing, live and silent auction proceeds to benefit a non-profit charity.
September 22, 2009 Starchefs Rising Stars Revue
New York, New York
The online magazine for culinary insiders recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field. All winners are hand-selected by StarChefs.com editorial panel based on in-person tastings and one-on one interviews. The Revue features a walk-around tasting gala featuring signature dishes from each chef, as well as premium wine pairings, spirits and entertainment.
October 3-4, 2009 2nd Annual New York Culinary Experience
New York, New York
The only culinary event of its kind that gives attendees the chance to cook hands-on and side-by-side with the most prominent chefs in the country.
November 6-8, 2009 Tastings New York City
New York City, New York
New York City's unparalleled culinary event brings together the best of New York's up and coming chefs, award winning restaurants, latest food products and tantalizing wines and spirits in one of New York's premiere show spaces.
November 14, 2009 2nd Annual New York State Gingerbread House Competition
Horseheads, New York
The Event's mission is to bring the community and local businesses together with the goal of raising money and awareness for a local non-profit organization. This year the proceeds will go to the Chemung County Habitat for Humanity, a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. (Deadline for entries is October 31, 2009)
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NEW YORK FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
February 26-27, 2010 3rd Annual New York Wine Expo
New York, New York
Swirl and sip wines from around the globe, all in one venue. From New World Wines to French or Italian favorites as well as local New York, Oregon and California wines, the New York Wine Expo offers the opportunity to sample the products of approximately 170 wineries and to chat personally with the winemakers and other winery principals.
March 5-7, 2010 Coffee Fest New York
New York, New York
Coffee Fest at the Meadowllands. Where coffee & tea business happens.
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NEW YORK FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
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January 29, 2008 Wine Infusion Wine Tasting
New York, New York
An opportunity to taste some of the world’s rarest wines in an atmosphere that greatly enhances this experience.
May 8, 2008 2008 D'Artagnan Duckathlon
New York, New York
Watch hundreds of New York's top professional chefs compete in a 20-stop "obstacle" coarse through New York's meatpacking district. Events include cheese identification, "what's that pot?," rubber duck feet race, and blind-folded brandy tasting.
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June 3, 2008 Grand Central Oyster Bar's Herring Festival
New York, New York
The herring Festival should start today! Herring lovers will enjoy the season for less than a month. The Herring is flown in air expressed Grand Central Oyster Bar from Scheveningen, The Netherlands, on the North Sea where the herring fleet makes its home. Not only will the Oyster Bar receive the very first herring shipped to the USA, but the cream of the catch, as well.
June 29, 2008 Cooking Classes at Children's Museum of Manhattan
New York, New York (no website)
Bestselling author and children’s cooking expert Cricket Azima will be teaching two free cooking workshops at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) on Sunday June 29, 2008 at 3pm and 4pm, that will show children and parents how to prepare fun and nutritious recipes from around the world. The basis of Azima’s classes will be her interactive new book, Everybody Eats Lunch, which highlights fun foods from different countries and has been featured in The Washington Post, on Martha Stewart Living Radio, and the Montel Williams Show, among others. The workshops are free with paid museum admission and will be hands-on with participants being invited to help prepare and sample the food.
July 26-27, 2008 Shawangunk Wine Trail Annual Bounty of the Hudson Food & Wine Festival
New Paltz, New York
Taste the wines from all eleven wineries on the SWT as well as several others from around the Hudson Valley region.
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August 2, 2008 Cortland Arts and Wine Festival
Cortland, New York
Amid glowing reviews and excellent survey results from the first event, the Cultural Council of Cortland County has decided make the Second Annual Cortland Arts and Wine Festival even bigger and better.
August 2-3, 2008 16th Annual Garlic Festival
Fox Run Vineyards, Penn Yan, New York
Like grapes, some varieties of garlic do better in certain places. Such a place is the Finger Lakes, where at present between 70 and 100 strains are cultivated.
August 9-10, 2008 America's Grape Country Wine Festival
Dunkirk, New York
A new and exciting festival coming to The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk, NY. Come and join us for FOOD, FUN AND WINE! Over 20 winieries from across New York State will be offering samples as well as sales by the bottle. There will also be crafters, food vendors, educational wine seminars, live music and much more!
August 30-31, 2008 Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival
Buffalo, New York
Celebrating “Buffalo Wings”, a national food icon that the world has accepted as a meal and snack staple. U.S. Chicken Wing Eating championship, and we will crown Miss Buffalo Wing.
September 4-6, 2008 8th Annual Saratoga Wine and Food Festival
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Wine & Food Festival delights oenophiles and epicures for three days and nights with dining, dancing to live music, decanting rare spirits, expert presentations about wine and food, live and silent auctions of luxuries, and a Grand Tasting of the world's greatest grapes.
September 6-7, 2008 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
Rhinebeck, New York
Located in America's oldest wine growing region, the Hudson Valley Wine Fest will bring more than 40 wineries from the Finger Lakes to Long Island as well as fine gourmet food vendors.
September 14, 2008 8th Annual International Pickle Day
New York, New York
This free multi-cultural event features pickles from around the world, sharing culinary practice, home canning tips, exhibitions, great music and tasty treats, including an abundance of free pickle samples.
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September 20, 2008 4th Annual Lowville Cream Cheese Festival
Lowville, New York
Live music all day, competitions; such as cream cheese toss, tractor race, amazing pet contest, scarecrow making competition..and more, a wide variety of food, craft vendors, cream cheese recipe bakeoff, and children's discovery park.
September 25, 2008 The Joy of Sake
New York, New York
Join visiting brewers from Japan and sake enthusiasts from New York and Japan to sample this year's newly released fall sakes. Over 300 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from this year's U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured.
September 27-28, 2008 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Saugerties, New York
In general, always held the last full weekend in September.
October 3, 2008 Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit
New York, New York
Project by Project, a 100% volunteer-run Asian Pacific American (APA) non-profit organization. The event showcases New York City's premier restaurants and silent auction programs, and is attended by over 750 food and wine loving guests who look forward to sampling what the city's best has to offer.
October 4-5, 2008 Central NY Great Pumpkin Festival
Oswego, New York
Fall festival with giant pumpkin weigh-in, entertainment, great food, games, rides, crafts, pumpkins.
October 6, 2008 Rochester Food Fight
Rochester, New York
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary Foodlink is pleased to present the first ever event of its kind. Join us to enjoy local cuisine while watching top local chefs battle.
October 6-8, 2008 Urban Wheat Field Experience
New York, New York
A live wheat field, approximately one quarter of an acre in size, will sprout at New York City’s South Street Seaport. The Wheat Foods Council’s “Urban Wheat Field Experience,” will educate the public about how, where and when wheat grows; how it becomes the food on their plates; and how it affects their health after they eat it. Free admission.
October 7, 2008 RumFest NYC 2008
New York, New York
Sample dozens of Rums, Rhums & Cachacas from the world over bringing tastes of their signature styles!
October 12, 2008 PastryScoop.com’s Fall 2007 Conference
New York, New York
We've gathered together some of the city's finest talents to host a dozen different workshops on a variety of delicious topics from homey pies and fried desserts to desserts using the finest of farm fresh ingredients and the latest in the high-tech pastry revolution.
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October 14, 2008 Women Chefs & Restaurateurs: At The Table Event
New York, New York
(WCR) At the Table New York will showcase the culinary talents of nationally and locally renowned women chefs and restaurateurs through a one-of-a-kind culinary experience for New York-area food lovers.
October 17-19, 2008 6th Annual Gourmet Institute
New York, New York
Be a part of the sixth annual Gourmet Institute and get an intimate, inside look at Gourmet. Join the epicurean world's top talent for a special weekend of exclusive seminars, cooking demonstrations, tastings, and more.
October 19, 2008 New York City Apple Day
New York, New York
New York City Apple Day is a free, fun street festival held on Orchard Street between Broome and Grand Streets on the site of the old DeLancey Apple Orchard on the Lower East Side, NYC - 11 am and 4:30 pm, Apple Day will feature music, family activities, an apple pie-eating contest, neighborhood walking tours, and of course, all you can eat Apple samples! Everything from Apples to Apple Pie to Apple Wine! To add to the festivities, Go Green Lower East Side will be hosting their kick off event at Apple Day with free eco-friendly give-a-ways and fun tips on how to "green" your life.
October 25, 2008 Chestnut Festival at Goose Watch Winery
Romulus, New York
Enjoy freshly harvested chestnuts grown right at Goose Watch. Sample roasted chestnuts, chestnut soup and more. Great Wine specials.
October 27, 2008 Feast with Famous Faces Benefiting the League for the Hard of Hearing
New York, New York
Since 1992, Feast with Famous Faces has raised more than three million dollars in support of the League’s Programs and Services.
October 31-Nov 1, 2008 Brewtopia; Great World Beer Festival
New York, New York
Brewtopia: the Great World Beer Festival is one of the world's largest beer events and New York City's longest running beer festival . Features breweries and beer companies from around the world.
November 7-9, 2008 Cook. Eat. Drink. Live.
New York, New York
For the modern food & wine enthusiast; a fresh, hot and modern take on the complete epicurean experience.
November 7-9, 2008 Chocolate Show
New York, New York
For all chocolate lovers. The ultimate festival of world class exhibitors, chef demonstrations, chocolate fashion and showpieces, tantalizing gifts, activities for children, and more.
November 8-9, 2008 Champagne & Dessert Wine Festival
Romulus, New York
Champagnes and dessert wines will be featured with complimentary desserts. It's a great weekend to start your holiday shopping!
November 8-11, 2008 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
New York, New York
The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, the world's largest showcase and exchange of industry products, trends, and developments, attracts every segment and facet of the industry.
November 9-11, 2008 Salon of Culinary Art
New York, New York
The Salon of Culinary Art, organized by the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, will be held at the 93rd International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
November 17-19, 2008 NTDTV International Chinese Culinary Competition
New York, New York
Showcase the traditional Chinese cooking skills and techniques through 5 styles of Chinese cuisine (Cantonese, Szechuan, Shandong, Huaiyang, and Northeastern). Watch great Chinese master chefs from more than 10 countries in action! All passes to the preliminaries and finals include sampling of competition dishes. The followed award ceremony banquet features all five styles of Chinese cuisines. A rare opportunity to taste dishes from all five major Chinese cuisine systems by celebrity chefs at one time.
November 23, 2008 11th Annual International Pickle Festival
Rosendale, New York
Pickled foods contest, pickle juice drinking contest, pickle toss, music, prizes, etc.
December 6-21, 2008 Wreath & Fineries @ 11 Wineries
New Paltz, New York
The Shawangunk Wine Trail’s Holiday Event. Weekends, Dec 6-7, 13-14, 20-21
December 7 , 2008 Free NYC Dessert Fest
New York, New York
This is a free walking event. This inaugural monthly walking tour will take us to the West Village, for tasting delicious hand-made chocolates, gelatos and cupcakes.
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waiting for new dates
September 27, 2007 4th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience
New York, New York
Tavern on The Green. The BCA is a nationwide non-profit, educational and networking organization of hospitality and food service professionals. Join over 50 participants, as we introduce this season's hottest trends in fine dining and entertainment and celebrate the joy of food and wine. This event will feature national and international wineries, renowned chefs, restaurants, culinary schools, pastry shops, and emporiums. Come sample international food, and enjoy exquisite top selected wine all at one event
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