Get ready for New York City’spremier culinary event that is a go-to for locals and guests of the city. The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) will return October 15–19 for its landmark 18th year, debuting a new home in the city’s historic Seaport district.
The Seaport district is a great location for NYCWFF. It is scenic, historic, spacious, and a center of culinary delights. The festivities kick off with “A Taste of the Tin Building: A Celebration,” hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Gregory Gourdet on Wednesday, October 15, setting the stage for five days of world-class culinary experiences.
Across a total of 50 events, the Festival will bring together more than 300 renowned chefs, mixologists, winemakers, creators, and celebrities, including Sofia and Manolo Vergara, Bobby Flay, Brooke Williamson, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Brooklyn Beckham, Rachael Ray, Padma Lakshmi, Brie Larson, Ja Rule, Alex Guarnaschelli, Kwame Onwuachi, José Andrés, Alain Ducasse, Alice Waters, and others.
The Festival’s star-powered events will light up the Seaport with unforgettable flavors and entertainment. On Thursday, October 16, the Asian Night Market, co-hosted by Padma Lakshmi and Jean-Georges Vongerichten is an inaugural night event that will transform the Seaport into a bold street food celebration. That evening also features “A Taste of Tomorrow,” hosted by Marcus Samuelsson, spotlighting James Beard Award–winning chefs paired with exceptional wines.
Burger lovers unite! The excitement continues Friday, October 17, with the return of the iconic “Blue Moon Burger Bash 2.0” presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats, hosted by Brooklyn Beckham and Rachael Ray for a tasting of some of NYC’s best burgers. Guests will enjoy music by DJ CASSIDY, with a judging panel featuring Ja Rule, Sunny Anderson, Joshua Weissman, Ana Navarro, Olivia Tiedemann, and Ben Leventhal set to crown the burger champion. Later that night, Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show’s Late Night Bites, Beats & Sweets presented by Paris Baguette keeps the party alive with desserts, music, and late-night bites.
The centerpiece of the weekend arrives on Saturday, October 18, with the “Grand Tasting” at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport. The Daytime Edition will be hosted by Sofia and Manolo Vergara, with Manolo bringing his buzzed-about empanada brand Toma to the spotlight. Guests will enjoy dishes from New York City’s best restaurants, sip world-class wines and spirits from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and take in live culinary demonstrations from celebrated chefs including Antonia Lofaso, Kwame Onwuachi, and Brie Larson. That evening, “Grand Tasting After Dark” presented by Montchevre Goat Cheese will be hosted by Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson, featuring music by DJ Tokyo Rose and culinary offerings from Chef David Walzog.
On Sunday, October 19, the spotlight turns to seafood and to celebrate the historic Seaport at “Catch of the Day: A Seafood Feast” presented by Modelo, hosted by Andrew Zimmern. The Festival then culminates with Sunday Supper presented by Peroni, hosted by @The_Pasta Queen, Nadia Caterina Munno, and NYC comedian, Lil Mo Mozzarella. It’s a family-style Italian feast that brings the weekend to a celebratory close.
In addition to these marquee experiences, fans can step inside the creator-driven world of FoodieCon®, where they’ll experience an afternoon of curated and interactive panels, demonstrations, and discussions featuring top culinary creators like The Pasta Queen, Olivia Tiedemann, Michael Symon, Ashley Yi, Brian Lindo, and Karissa Dumbacher. Guests can also secure tickets to a selection of intimate dinners still available, such as collaborations featuring Alain Ducasse, Maneet Chauhan, Ming Tsai and Dale Talde, Ayesha Nurdjaja and Gabe Stulman, Stephanie Izard, and the special CNN dinner, Breaking Bread with Tony Shalhoub at Delmonico’s.
To date, the Festival has raised $14.8 million to support its charitable partners. This year, 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds will support the Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation. The Event Zero Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering positive environmental and social impact within the events industry. Committed to driving change, the Foundation believes that every event, regardless of size, can be a powerful force for good. The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to leading chefs and the broader culinary industry towards a new standard of excellence. Their guiding principle, Good Food for Good®, informs their vision of a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable independent restaurant industry that stands as a cornerstone of American culture, community, and economy, and drives towards a better food system.
Stay informed about NYCWFF events on Facebook, Instagram, and X using @NYCWFF and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival. While many events have already sold out, limited tickets remain for some of the most anticipated experiences at nycwff.org.
Top photo: NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 15: Guests visit Food Network booth the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One – Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations at Pier 76 on October 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
