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The ultimate NYC food lover’s playground awaits as The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ: Grand Tasting returns on Sunday October 18, 2026 at 12:00pm in Seaport. We're talking world-class chefs, iconic culinary personalities, celebrity guests, incredible restaurants, and delish food & drinks. Expect appearances and demos from some of the biggest names in the culinary and entertainment world, including Rachael Ray, Rocco DiSpirito, Machine Gun Kelly, and more, alongside NYC’s most exciting chefs and restaurants.
Grab your $119 GA Ticket (a $230 value) for access to 4 Hours of Unlimited Tastings, featuring incredible dishes from hundreds of New York’s most celebrated restaurants, not to mention Cocktails, Wines, & Beers throughout the event, interactive brand experiences, giveaways, surprises, and then some!
This is NYCWFF’s signature tasting event, a walk-around feast where you’ll wander from station to station discovering new favorites, sampling standout bites, meeting culinary personalities, and experiencing the flavors that make New York one of the greatest food cities in the world. Come hungry, because every corner brings another unforgettable dish, drink, or chef moment.
Beyond the bites, get up close with some of the biggest names in food during live Culinary Demonstrations hosted by Food Network stars Ayesha Nurdjaja and Michael Symon. Watch culinary icons showcase their skills, pick up insider tips, and catch appearances from some of the industry’s most celebrated personalities, including Michael Symon, Andrew Zimmern, Ayesha Nurdjaja, Rocco DiSpirito, Rachael Ray, and Nigel Ng aka Uncle Roger.
The chefs & restaurants on deck? Get ready to drool. Devour delights from talent like New York Times-featured Gene Christian Baca of Walter’s Hot Dogs, Michelin Guide-applauded Jean-Philippe Matheussen of Upland, award-winning Eleazar Fuerte of Mike’s Amazing, iconic pizza institution Sally’s Apizza, and legendary icon, Tavern on the Green, just to name a few.
With unlimited food, drinks by sponsors like Kahlúa, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Tenjaku Japanese Whisky, Avaline, LaCroix, Coca-Cola, Modelo, Blue Moon and the like, chef demos, book signings, and plenty of surprises along the way, the Grand Tasting is ready to wow...
