Who doesn’t love eating, drinking and making new friends? At the New York City Wine & Food Festival you’ll be doing just that. The festival runs from Thursday, October 11th through Sunday, October 14th. It’s four decadent days of sipping, swirling and savoring world-class cuisine, wine and spirits all while supporting a great cause. 100% of the net proceeds benefit the No Kid Hungry® campaign and Food Bank For New York City. To date, the event has raised $11.5 million to help fight hunger.
Celebrating the Festival’s 11th Year
What began as a one-night event, SWEET, in the fall of 2007 has grown into today’s NYCWFF. Festival Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager, SVP Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, launched the inaugural NYCWFF in 2008. Now entering its 11th year, the festival mirrors its sister event, the popular South Beach Wine & Food Festival.
With more than 80 events spread over three days, the NYCWFF is considered the largest food and wine festival in New York City. It’s a celebration of fine food and wine with renowned chefs, late-night parties, hands-on classes, educational seminars, wine tastings and more.
Entertainment & Food for Everyone
You’ll have access to over 500 renowned chefs, culinary personalities, entertainers, wine and spirits producers and all of your favorite Food Network and Cooking Channel stars. The NYCWFF assembles over 20,000 passionate gourmands and aficionados together and provides something for every palate and budget. The Blue Moon Burger Bash hosted by Rachel Ray and a Drag Brunch hosted by Luann de Lesseps, the star of the hit cabaret show #Countessandfriends, are just two examples of the wide variety of events to experience.
Visit The Squire
The Squire will be there, of course. Stop by the TravelSquire booth #526 at the Marketplace on Pier 94 to spin our “Wheel of Fortune” for a chance to win prizes. There will be plenty of prizes to go around including baseball caps and tote bags. There’s also a chance to win our favorite thing … travel! How does a weekend getaway in New England sound? The Migis Hotel Group will treat one winner to a stay in one of its charming properties.
Another lucky participant will receive a grand prize package for two at Cotton Tree Lodge in the Toledo District of Belize. Nestled between the rainforest and the river beneath a towering cotton tree, the Cotton Tree Lodge offers an eco-friendly resort experience. This exciting eight-day, seven-night package includes lodging and resort activities along with the opportunity to interact with local Belizeans. You’ll visit an entertaining cacao farmer who’ll invite you into his home for lunch. You’ll also have a chance to participate in the chocolate making process from bean to bar with Cotton Tree Chocolate. It’s an unforgettable adventure.
We look forward to seeing you at the New York City Wine and Food Festival. Stop by and spin the wheel!
New York City Wine & Food Festival; Marketplace, Pier 94 @ West 55th Street and the West Side Highway; www.nycwff.org/