Food and Wine
Festival
The Atlantic City Food
and Wine Festival, hosted by Caesars Entertainment, is held at the
end of every July. The Food TV Network is the main sponsor of the
event. It began as a two day festival in 2007 and has grown into a
four day celebration that features delectable foods, renowned
celebrity chefs, fine wine tastings and a whole lot of fun. There
are lectures, parties, demonstrations, entertainment and more.
Each year, the Food and Wine Festival begins with its Kick Off Party
where you will be able to rub elbows with some of your favorite TV
chefs while while listening to fantastic music and getting a taste
preview of some of the delicious foods to come throughout the
festival.
The main feature of the festival is The Grand Market. Hundreds of
vendors feature their exquisite foods, sophisticated wines and
diverse spirits. The Grand Market is held in four sessions that last
four hours each. The Grand Market is a gourmet adventure and a
foodies delight. Celebrity chefs will conduct demos and provide you
with helpful information to boost your own dining experience at
home.
The Blues Brews & BBQ event is where you can find some of the most
mouth-watering and delicious ribs, brisket and chicken. If you like,
you can even wash it down with an ice cold beer. While you're
savoring your flavorful, tender BBQ you can listen to the music from
the live bands.
The Gospel Brunch features an inspirational gospel performance by a
choir and a marvelous traditional buffet. The buffet includes an
assortment of savory foods like hickory smoked sausage and bacon,
caramel pecan sticky buns, country gravy, homemade biscuits,
homemade waffles, omelets, southern fried chicken along with many
more delicious food choices.
After the sun goes down you can attend the Beach Soiree with some of
the notable chefs. Cold, refreshing cocktails and gourmet appetizers
will be served. There will also be live entertainment and dancing.
This will be an unforgettable party that you won't want to miss.
Other events you might like to attend at the Food and Wine Festival
are the Island Luau that features hula dancers and flamethrowers,
and let's not forget the great Hawaiian food. A four-course seafood
mini fest with special cocktails will be served at Phillips Seafood
Spiked Brunch. Rocks of Ages: Cocktails Through the Decades is a
fabulous event where you will learn the history of mixed drinks
through the decades. Other events include a Wine Lovers Bootcamp,
Chef’s on Stage and Chef’s in Kitchen. Copyright Friends
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