Wednesday, October 7, 2009

NYC Wine & Food Festival Starts Tomorrow!

Los Dados, the venue for Tequila Tasting

Wine and food enthusiasts unite tomorrow through October 11th at a city-wide festival sponsored by the Food Network and Travel and Leisure. Because there are so many events and places to go, I have picked out a few key happenings to check out.

 

1. Meatball Madness presented by San Pellegrino, hosted by Giada De Laurentiis

When: Sunday October 11, 7-10pm

Where: la.venue at 608 W 28th St between 11th and 12th streets

Taste and test all of the best meatballs from restaurants all around the city. Selections will be featured from Pat Lafrieda Wholesale Meats, and you can sip on all of the wine you want while comparing this Italian staple. If the meatballs don’t get you, Giada will be sure to make this event even better!

2. Godiva Chocolatier presents SWEET, sponsored by Absolut Vodka, Kahula, and Perrier-Jouet, and is hosted by Duff Goldman

When: Saturday October 10th, 9pm-12am

Where: la.venue, 606 W 28th between 11th and 12th aves.

Ace of Cake’s expert cake builder Duff Goldman will be hosting this event full of indulgences. Dozens of notable pastery chefs will be in attendance, along with their goodies. Have a taste of custard-crammed cream puffs, specialty cupcakes, jelly-filled tortes, and more champagne than you could ever dream of.

3. Daily Candy’s Midnight Music and Munchies

When: Friday, October 9th, 10pm-1am

Where: City Winery, 155 Varick Street at Vandam Street

Daily Candy always knows about New York City’s hottest events, but now they are hosting their own! A team of culinary masters will serve their favorite late-night snacks, and bartenders will mix up delicious custom cocktails. On top of the food and drink, surprise musical guests will provide the music, and dessert experts The General Greene and Bespoke Chocolates will serve sweet treats.

4. Tequila Tasting

Where: Los Dados, 73 Gansevoort Street, near featured space for lease 24 Horatio Street

Mexican restaurant Los Dados will hold a Tequila tasting event where you can sample their wide range of flavored tequilas. Order tacos, enchiladas, or chalupas on the side… you are going to need it.

5. The Great Italian Wine Smack-Down with Anthony Giglio and Barilla Pasta

When: Satruday, October 10, 11am-12pm

Where: The Standard, 848 Washington Street at W 13th Street

Think you know your wines? You get to be the judge at this comparative tasting event, where you can sample wines from all over Italy. Food and Wine Editor Anthony Giglio will host the tasting, pairing wines with pasta dishes cooked up by Barilla’s Executive Chef, Lorenzo Boni.

Remember, these events aren’t free! Log onto www.nycfoodandwinefestival.com for more information.

-Caitlin

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