What could bring "Queer Eye" Chef Antoni Porowski and "Chopped" star Alex Guarnaschelli together under one roof? The Annual USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience returns for a spectacular of epicurean delights, delicious drinks, and more from 1:00pm-4:00pm on Saturday September 7, 2019 at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park.
Taste the best of what New York City has to offer with your $39 Grand Tasting Ticket (a $78 value) that includes Unlimited Tastings of Chef Creations (oysters, Hanger Steak Skewers with Chimichurri, Octopus Salad, etc.) from top local restaurants (Di Fara Pizza, MID|NIGHTS, Jungsik, Chef David Bouley, Ample Hills Creamery, and more), paired with Fine Wines, Craft Beers, & Spirits, and other delicious surprises!
Kick off this culinary fête with a comprehensive, exclusive sommelier demonstration by Master Sommelier and “Best Young Sommelier in the World” winner Ian Cauble, followed by a cooking showcase by Chef Antoni Porowski.
Next up, the WWE champions-turned-winemakers Brie and Nikki Bella from Belle Radici will host a wine seminar, trailed with another cooking demonstration, this time hosted by Chef, Author, and Food Network legend Alex Guarnaschelli.
Eat, drink, and learn a few tricks from the pros, because this is one gourmand get-together that you absolutely cannot miss...
Mingle with the finest chefs, fans, connoisseurs, purveyors, and industry personalities at The Annual USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience, a food, drink, and celebrity chef-headlined festival that will showcase an incredible amount of exceptional fare and drink in a 3 hour extravaganza.
You'll work your way between celebrity cooking and sommelier demos featuring the likes of Antoni Porowski and Master Sommelier Ian Cauble, pausing to taste unlimited samples of creations from chefs whose names are synonymous with the who's-who of New York City's culinary elite.
Think dishes like Scallop Udon with Brown Butter & Wild Chive, Monkfish Alleppey Curry, Crudo, Olive Caviar, and then some made by chefs like Michelin-starred Chef David Bouley, Baby Brasa's Franco Noriega, Zachary Golper of the award-winning Bien Cuit, Wylie Dufresne of Du’s Donuts and Coffee, and Ivy Stark of BKLYNwild, just to give you a sneak peak.
Each bite will be elevated by drinks curated under the highest of standards, with pours of Mon Frere Winery, Camus Cognac, Van Brunt Stillhouse, Pumphouse Wine, and the like complementing complex flavors.
Local chefs, emerging talent and nationally renowned culinary leaders will mix with you in the convivial setting of the LeFrak Center, nestled lakeside within the gorgeous, lush Prospect Park.
Come hungry and leave full of a newfound love of all things cuisine...
Check out the intriguing USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience sizzle reel here!
Your $39 Grand Tasting Ticket (a $78 value) Includes:
May purchase as many vouchers as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event runs from 1pm-4pm.
Valid only for event on Saturday September 7, 2019.