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 The third annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, October 7-10, 2010, will feature both fan-favorite returning events as well as bold new ones. The event is presented by Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure magazines. The line-up of wine and culinary talent features chefs and culinary personalities of an unprecedented caliber.
Everyone’s favorite TV personalities and celebrity chefs will be returning, including stars Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, Alton Brown, Giada de Laurentis, Bobby Flay, Duff Goldman, Paula Deen, Rocco DiSpirito and Andrew Zimmern. NYCVP has arranged two exciting itineraries (Session A and Session B) for the Festival, each featuring culinary demonstrations by favorite Food Network stars and ending with a unique tasting event. We’ll provide transportation from your hotel to the Festival and between Festival venues where necessary by private vehicle each day.
Your Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Weekend Includes:
- Accommodations at the elegant New York Palace Hotel for 3 nights or longer
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All state and local taxes
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Session A or Session B events at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10.
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Transportation Saturday and Sunday to the Tishman Auditorium and between event venues, if necessary, as indicated in the Session itineraries.
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Free admission to the Empire State Building Observatory, Museum of the City of New York or NY Water Taxi Harbor Experience Flex Pass
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Free admission to the American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or Top of the Rock Observation Deck
VIP Invitation to the CBS Early show
- And much more
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SESSION A ITINERARY
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Saturday, October 9
- 10:30am: Pickup at your hotel by private vehicle for Tishman Auditorium at The New School - 66 West 12th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
- 11-11:45am: Alton Brown Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join Alton Brown for a scientific morning showcasing the underlying process of cooking sure to provide a good treat of good eats!
- 12:30-1:15pm: Giada de Laurentis Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join the Queen of Italian Cuisine Giada de Laurentiis for a lunchtime jaunt through the Tuscany valley.
- 2-2:45pm: Rachael Ray Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join America’s sweetheart Rachael Ray as she mixes up a bowl of yummy with a dash of laughter into an afternoon of perfect bliss.
- 3:30-4:15pm: Guy Fieri Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join culinary rock star Guy Fieri for a pre-dinner heart-throb, guitar-blazing, culinary demo.
- 4:30pm: Return to your hotel by private vehicle
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Sunday, October 10
- 12 noon: Pickup at your hotel by private vehicle for Tishman Auditorium at The New School - 66 West 12th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
- 12:30-1:15pm: Duff Goldman Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join Duff Goldman for a decadent afternoon of cake baking and confectionary creations.
- 2-2:45pm: Bobby Flay Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join Bobby Flay for an afternoon of bold Southwestern cuisine and watch this boy conquer his grill.
- 3:30pm: Transfer from Tishman Auditorium to Hudson River Park by private vehicle
- 4pm-7pm: Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite (Return to your hotel is on your own)
The Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite is the ultimate New York City culinary showcase. The Grand Tasting features some of the best restaurants in the city alongside world-renowned makers of wines and spirits in the Southern Wine & Spirits of New York portfolio. Enjoy signature recipes, wine and spirits samples and tempting treats as you stroll along Pier 54 and overlook the Hudson River. Savor delicious samples of award-winning ShopRite brand culinary treats from the area’s leading supermarket and stop by sponsors’ areas to experience their latest products and finest wares. Every guest will receive a complimentary Waterford Crystal glass.12 noon – Pickup at your hotel by private vehicle for Tishman Auditorium at The New School - 66 West 12th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue.
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SESSION B ITINERARY
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Saturday, October 9
- 1:30pm: Pickup at your hotel by private vehicle for Tishman Auditorium at The New School - 66 West 12th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
- 2-2:45pm: Rachael Ray Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join America’s sweetheart Rachael Ray as she mixes up a bowl of yummy with a dash of laughter into an afternoon of perfect bliss.
- 3:30-4:15pm: Guy Fieri Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join culinary rock star Guy Fieri for a pre-dinner heart-throb, guitar-blazing, culinary demo.
- 5-5:45pm: Paula Deen Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join Southern belle Paula Deen as she brings to life some of her favorite comfort foods. Her over-the-top personality will have you laughing in the aisles.
- 6pm: Return to your hotel by private vehicle
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Sunday, October 10
- 1pm: Pickup at your hotel by private vehicle for Tishman Auditorium at The New School - 66 West 12th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
- 1:30-2:15pm: Rocco DiSpirito Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid
Join Rocco DiSpirito as he turns America's favorite comfort foods into deliciously healthy dishes with maximum flavor.
- 2:30pm: Transfer from Tishman Auditorium to Eventi Hotel Parc by private vehicle
- 3-6pm: Carts in the Parc with Andrew Zimmern (Return to your hotel is on your own)
The rich history of New York’s ethnically diverse population is reflected in the hundreds of street food vendors that sell their goods throughout the boroughs of the city. From Taiwanese, Korean and Indian cuisines to schnitzel, barbecue and creamy ice creams, the top food carts and trucks will be brought together at Carts in the Parc at the Eventi Hotel’s indoor/outdoor Food Parc. Restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow will also showcase his concept food court that serves a special blended burger (No.7 Hanger Blend) with gourmet bacons, Joe Ng's imaginative dumplings, unique pizza bianca wraps, specialties from chefs such as Michael White (Norwegian meatballs), Ed Brown (clam chowder and lobster rolls) and Zak Pelaccio's (Asian barbeque) real home-made chocolate pudding, and much more. Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern will be our host and celebrate the street food scene as he helps guests navigate the terrain of bizarre foods, savory beers and whimsical wines, all of which reflect and foretell the food trends of our great melting pot nation. Sample tamales while buskers juggle, munch on falafel while mimes mimic passersbys, and snack on a plate of dumplings to the sound of a string quartet. If you hear it, see it, or taste it on the street, you’ll rediscover it here, at Carts in the Parc.
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 New York Palace Hotel
455 Madison Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets, New York, NY
An icon of Manhattan splendor, The New York Palace Hotel seamlessly blends old world elegance with new world opulence. The world-renowned courtyard incorporates motifs from several 15th-century Italian cathedrals and has served as the entranceway to the historic Villard Mansion since 1882. As you walk through the courtyard gates and down the hotel's grand staircase you enter into a life rich in history and elegance. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, The New York Palace Hotel is just steps away from St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and Saks Fifth Avenue. The New York Palace Hotel is a short walk from New York's Broadway theaters, Central Park, the business districts, world class shopping, museums and galleries.
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Due to the limited number of tickets available for Sessions A and B NYCVP will accept bookings only in multiples of 2 passengers. Guests must purchase either Session A or B; Sessions cannot be pieced or mixed. All events and demonstrations are arranged by the producers of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival; NYCVP assumes no responsibility for the appearance or non-appearance of advertised personalities. The Festival organizers state that "100% of the net proceeds from the weekend will benefit the hunger relief organizations Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength®." NYCVP may, at its discretion, include booking, handling and service fees plus prices for other, non-Festival travel components.
Notice from Festival organizers: All events, prices, personalities, performances, venues, dates and times subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges. No one under 21 will be admitted. Tickets to the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival are not tax deductible. The Festival urges all adults to consume alcoholic products responsibly.
This vacation package is not available for groups.
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Free admission to the Empire State Building
Observatory, Museum of the City of New York or NY Water Taxi Harbor Experience Flex Pass |
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Free entry to the Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or Top of the Rock Observation Deck
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VIP Invitation to the CBS Early show
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Shopping discounts at Macy's, Bloomingdale's and South St. Seaport
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Free Gift at Bloomingdale's
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Parking Discounts
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Personal Vacation Planning Assistance |
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