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This page is dedicated to touting all cool and fun food and wine events and happenings around NYC and the country – all related to food, wine, cocktails, food styling, writing and photography. See below for links to stories, photos and videos of the events I’ve attended plus upcoming events in support of food, wine, spirits and lifestyle.

New York City Wine & Food Festival

I recently attended the NYC Wine and Food Festival which was an amazing, star-studded event that is held every year at Pier 57 at the Chelsea Piers. The Grand Tasting event, sponsored by Shop-Rite and KitchenAid, is an all weekend affair – filled with food, wine and cocktail samplings from hundreds of vendors!

I of course experienced major food coma all weekend which is apparent once you see the photos of all the deliciousness I was exposed to that weekend.

I also attended a special French Benoit dinner by Chef Alain Ducasse with the KitchenAid team at One Bryant Park one evening – Filet and Foie Gras, Gougeres, six different French wines, Sauteed Scallops, French Cheese and Meat platters and divine Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream. WOW!

The next day got even better as I went backstage at the festival and had the opportunity to meet Giada de Laurentiis in person (she’s GORGEOUS! And tiny!), Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri as they did their cooking demos on stage for a full audience.

I have to say Guy Fieri is a RIOT. He had the audience rolling in laughter and even had them running around the stage grabbing spatulas and cast iron pans like the Price is Right. Pure entertainment!

Click here to see all the photos of the event and stay tuned for some behind the scenes videos of Giada, Guy and Bobby – coming soon on my video channel!

FLAVOURS Food Tasting and Cocktail Reception with Paris Gourmet at Ava Lounge, Dream Hotel NYC

FLAVOURS Tasting Event by Paris Gourmet at Dream Hotel NYC

Check out the full scoop on this premiere FLAVOURS French food and wine tasting event I attended with Paris Gourmet at the Dream Hotel in NYC!

Link to photos and story: http://wp.me/p24PsS-1OH

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French Restaurant Week Press Event at Orsay NYC

Master Chefs at Orsay Press Event

It’s French Restaurant week in NYC, Sept 17-30th. In honor of this, I was invited to a special press event at Orsay in NYC to learn more about the participating restaurants, meet the Master Chefs and mingle while tasting some delicious French chartucerie and appetizers and champagne. The event was sponsored by Paris Gourmet, a specialty food importer, OpenTable, and Action Against Hunger charity.

Cheese and Chartucerie at Orsay

Cheese Gougeres & Croque Monsieurs

Check out my photos of the event, the food and champagne and lovely Orsay restaurant

Find out more about French Restaurant Week

Follow French Restaurant Week on Facebook to get special announcments and offers

Follow Action against Hunger on Facebook

Follow Paris Gourmet on Facebook

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Meatopia! 2012

Meatopia 2012: Meat – Drink – Fire – Music

***Check out the fun photos from Meatopia 2012 event on Sept 8th, Randall’s Island NYC! Awesome event sponsored by Joshua Ozersky and Whole Foods, Amstel, Diageo, oXo, Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors and more. Butchers, Knives, Music, Meat, Fire. OH, and RAIN!

Charred, delicious Meat!

But that didn’t stop us from sampling all the delicious charred, grilled, smoked and braised MEAT and of course brewskies to go with!

Meatopia Event 2012

Chef Celebrities Gabriele Corcos & Debi Mazar from Extra Virgin, Zak Palaccio, April Bloomfield, Pat LaFrieda, Alex Guarnaschelli, John Stage, Mike Toscano, John Walsh and many others shared the stage serving up scrumptious food, and the live Butcher’s Competition went on despite the storms and mud!

Butcher Armand “The Arm” Ferrante

Armand “The Arm” Ferrante has been crowned Whole Foods Market’s Best Butcher 2012.

The three finalists in the 2012 Best Butcher contest were:

West coast champion: Jon “Kabali” Kalabolas (Lafayette, CA)
Central U.S. champion: Andy “The Animal” Alcorn (Ft. Collins, CO)
East coast champion: Armand “The Arm” Ferrante (Middletown, NJ)

Check out more details on the event on the Meatopia and Whole Foods website!

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A Special Rooftop Event by The Artful Gourmet + Miditto for KitchenAid’s Cook for the Cure

Sunset Wine and Dine Rooftop Event for KitchenAid Cook for the Cure

*UNFORTUNATELY WE NEED TO CANCEL TONIGHT’S EVENT DUE TO WEATHER, AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF PLANNING A NEW EVENT DATE FOR THIS – WILL BE ANOTHER EVENING IN EARLY AUGUST! STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS!

Join The Artful Gourmet and Miditto for a special Rooftop Sunset Wine and Dine Event in support of KitchenAid Cook for the Cure and Susan G. Comen For the Cure to raise money for cancer research.

Event Details:

Thursday, July 26th 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Limited to 40 people only – tickets $30 per person
Private rooftop with panoramic city views at The Monterey at 175 E 96th St in NYC
Wine provided by miditto wine clique, and business member Pierre Loti Wine Bar and Restaurants
Food created by Kristen Hess, The Artful Gourmet (stuffed mushrooms, caprese cocktails, mini skewers, strawberry terrines, plus mini-cupcakes donated by Tasty Pursuits

We’re championing the health benefits of good life, good people, good food and wine. Join us in our efforts to raise a toast AND exceed our fundraising goal of $500!

This is how you can help the cause, while you are enjoying the fiesta!

1. Tip the Tip. Ayza Wine Director, Lea Williams, will be present to answer questions about wine and food pairings. All we ask is that you “Tip the Tip” jar, which will ALL be donated to the KitchenAid Cook for the Cure funds.

2. Tip and Be Merry. For every glass you drink, we ask you to consider tipping the Tip Jar. ALL funds will be donated.

Everyone who tips and attends will be eligible to win a special gift from miditto business member sponsors:

Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar – Worth $100+ Pierre Loti Wine Bar and Restaurants and Bar Chevere – a case of wine!

Space is limited to 40 people. Support the cause and purchase your tickets.

RSVP by Wed 7/25 and get your tickets at http://sunsetwinedine.eventbrite.com/

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