Trucks on the Beach

The official Festival Closing Party, Trucks on the Beach, was a perfect ending to the 11th Annual South Beach Wine & Food weekend! SOBEWFF took over the white tent behind the Ritz Carlton with more than a dozen of Miami’s most popular food trucks, for the first Trucks on the Beach celebration. Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern was a lively host as he helped celebrate the street food scene with his own version of a food truck from which... Read More

Naples Winter Wine Festival

It’s that time of year again when one of the biggest, most successful charity auctions happens in beautiful Naples, Florida. On January 26th, the Naples Winter Wine Festival will feature some of the biggest names in the culinary world. Chef Wolfgang Puck and Gilt’s Justin Bogle and Patrick Cappiello will showcase their talents to help raise money for underprivileged and at-risk children. Every year, approximately 600 guests travel from around... Read More

FLAVOR! Napa Valley

FLAVOR! Napa Valley is a four-day extravaganza of farm-to-table fine cuisine, world-class wines, and the experience that is had when these elements come together in America’s wine region. On November 17-20, 2011, FLAVOR! will offer a wide variety of incredible gastronomic events situated at the Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, and The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone in St. Helena. The featured culinary experts include Richard... Read More

OPENING: Wit & Wisdom and LAMILL Café

Set to open to the public the week of November 14, 2011, the 256-room Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore offers a chic, five-star, urban getaway in the heart of Harbor East, the city’s hippest new district. The Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is also working with Chef Michael Mina and Mina Group on the food and beverage concepts in the hotel. Mina Group will be introducing two distinct concepts this month: Wit & Wisdom and the LAMILL Café in partnership... Read More

Taste of T

Satisfy your taste for food and design at the eighth annual Taste of T event on November 3, 2011. Sample haute cuisine from esteemed chefs. Explore ultra-luxe showrooms boasting innovative product and design ideas in kitchen, bath, appliances and home furnishings. You’ll be among thousands of food enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs at a tasteful showcase that only The New York Times can offer. Mix and mingle with some of the country’s top chefs,... Read More

Greenwich Food & Wine Festival 2011

The First Annual Greenwich Food & Wine Festival took place this weekend at the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut.  The weekend brought together some of the country’s top chefs, local restaurants and musical performers, all to support the Breast Cancer Alliance.  More than a thousand guests came out to see their favorite chefs, taste some delicious local cuisine and groove to the sounds of Entrain, Rusted Root, Sister Hazel... Read More

5 Things You Never Knew About GILT’s Wine Director Patrick Cappiello

Patrick Cappiello brings more than 21 years of industry experience to the wine program at GILT. As wine director of the restaurant, Cappiello oversees a world-class wine list possessing a unique understanding of food and its relationship to wine.  With a gifted palate and an ability to assist guests in navigating GILT’s generous wine list, Cappiello brings a vast knowledge and expertise to one of New York City’s most respected restaurants. Learn... Read More

Newport Winefest 2011

With the tremendous success from the event last year, the Newport WineFest returns on August 19 – 21, 2011 at the beautiful Newport Yachting Center in Newport, Rhode Island. The event will continue to provide the ultimate experience with tastings from hundreds of world-class wines, spirits, specialty beers, lifestyle products and featured dishes prepared by celebrity, regional and local chefs including Michael Ferraro from Delicatessen and... Read More