The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) is New York City’s premier culinary event and will celebrate 17 years this October 17-20, 2024 with more than 80+ events and over 400 chefs from around the world.
There will be celebrity chefs and local favorites and I consider NYCWFF the best event every year for tasting local restos’ top dishes, as well for testing out new and classic spirits. The price of admission to the biggest event, Grand Tasting, is a real foodie bargain!
From FoodieCon® and the fan-favorite Grand Tasting to dozens of exclusive dining experiences, seminars, intimate dinners, late-night parties, and more, the Festival is set to offer all new programming and an unforgettable experience across the city.
You will not only get generous tastes of great food and grog at the event but there will be plenty of packaged and bottled items to take home! The best thing is that the proceeds benefit God’s Love We Deliver, New York City’s only provider of life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling to those affected by severe and chronic illness.
“This 17th year of NYCWFF marks a major turning point for the festival,” said Festival Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager. “Our new home in Brooklyn is breathing fresh life into the experience, from evolving events like FoodieCon and the star-studded culinary demos to reimagined fan favorites on the pier. The energy is palpable, the talent is incredibly diverse, and we are deepening our connection to the Brooklyn community by featuring over 100+ Brooklyn restaurants. We’re confident this year will deliver an unforgettable experience for our loyal supporters and those discovering NYCWFF for the first time.”
Now in its second NYC-based iteration, FoodieCon® presented by Fratelli Beretta is a must-attend for aspiring content creators and digitally-connected gourmands. Hosted by the dynamic restaurant cook-turned-tv host Elena Besser, FoodieCon® is set to be an interactive experience of engaging panels hosted by Forbes, workshops, and meet-and-greet sessions with top culinary talent geared toward food enthusiasts and culinary-focused creators. On October 19 at Industry City’s Courtyard 1/2, the program is bringing together social media masters such as Nadia Caterina Munno (@ThePastaQueen), Rob Li (@BroccoliRaab), Aisha Ruperto (@FoodGotMeWasted), Kalen Allen (@TheKalenAllen) and more.
The Festival’s demos and grand tasting events will showcase a stellar lineup of Brooklyn chefs specially curated with support from New York City Tourism + Conventions SAVOR NYC program. Festival goers will vote on their favorite bite of the weekend and one lucky winner will be awarded the Belly Best Bite Award. This year’s powerhouse of Culinary Demos presented by Hexclad features Marcus Samuelsson, Robert Irvine Duff Goldman, television icons Tamron Hall, Al Roker and daughter Courtney Laga Roker, and many others. These demonstrations are perfect for anyone looking to elevate their cooking skills with tips and tricks from industry experts.
And of course, the Festival’s signature pier parties will return bigger and better than ever, all hosted at the Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal:
- Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop present Brooklyn Eats & Beats hosted by Esther Choi, Billy Durney, Sean Feeney, Mark Iacono, and Michael Solomonov with music by DJ Suss One (October 17)
- Blue Moon Burger Bash: Champions vs. Challengers presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats hosted by Rachael Ray (October 18)
- Bobby’s Triple Threat Dance Party presented by Treasure Cave hosted by Bobby Flay, Tiffany Derry, Michael Voltaggio, and Brooke Williamson with music by DJ Tokyo Rose (October 19)
- JJ Johnson’s The Cookout: A Hip Hop Celebrationhosted by Rev Run and Angela Yee with music by Freeway (October 20)
This year, the Festival is bringing unique dining experiences to the heart of Brooklyn with exclusive borough-centric events:
- Dinner hosted by Camille Becerra and Amanda Freitag: Join celebrated chef Amanda Freitag and Top Chef competitor Camille Becerra for an exclusive dinner together in the kitchen at As You Are, the popular in-house eatery of the Ace Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn, for one night only for a new experience of American cuisine.
- Cafe Spaghetti x Casa Mono: Cafe Spaghetti’s Chef Lamboglia is teaming up with the talented Jonathan Melendez, Executive Chef at Casa Mono to combine their styles for a procession of plates that will feature fresh, seasonal ingredients with an Italian-American accent.
- Olmsted x Theodora: We’re bringing together two of the borough’s hottest chefs—Chef Tomer Blechman of the Mediterranean-inspired Miss Ada and Theodora, and Chef Greg Baxtrom of the acclaimed American eatery Olmstead and Midwest-inspired Patty Ann’s—to create a feast that’s hip, stylish, and downright delicious.
Head over to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Sunday, October 20 for Oyster Bash with Andrew Zimmern to close out the week. This bivalve bonanza promises to be a feast for the senses, showcasing oysters in all their glory—from baked to fried, roasted to raw, and deliciously fresh on the half-shell.
Last year alone, the Festival’s charitable partner God’s Love We Deliver, delivered 4+ million free medically tailored meals to more than 15,000 individuals. Annually, the Festival generates millions of impressions for God’s Love We Deliver, raising awareness to grow the organization’s base of volunteers and clients. To date, NYCWFF has generated more than $14.8 million for its charitable causes with one hundred percent of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting its mission to EAT. DRINK. FEED NYC.
The Festival’s headquarter hotel, the Wall Street Hotel will offer attendees a vibrant and stylish home base during Festival week. Stay up to date by following the conversation all year on Facebook, Instagram, and X using @NYCWFF/#NYCWFF and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.nycwff.org or contact NYCWFF at [email protected].
