The city is gearing up for the New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF), which is set to bring the city’s ultimate food festival back later this fall.
Presented by Invesco QQQ, NYCWFF will take place Oct. 15-19, with Food Network returning as its long-standing partner. This year, the festival will anchor itself in The Seaport as a nod to the festival’s dedication to preserving local, intimate roots.
“The Seaport has long been a cornerstone of New York City’s rich history and cultural evolution. Welcoming the New York City Wine & Food Festival to the neighborhood marks a significant milestone for us and our community,” Anton Nikodemus, Chairman & CEO of Seaport Entertainment Group, said. “This partnership underscores the Seaport’s emergence as a go-to destination for culinary innovation, hospitality, and entertainment. We look forward to sharing the Seaport’s charm and energy with both new and returning guests.”
This year, renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will serve as the Culinary Host for the event, bringing his passion and expertise for global cuisine to the forefront by curating chef collaborations and intimate dining experiences at the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. Seaport Entertainment Group, a festival partner, will set the stage for an immersive and elevated culinary experience through activations and experiences throughout the neighborhood.
Also joining this year as festival partners are the Event Zero Foundation, the James Beard Foundation®, and a21. The festival will support the work of the Event Zero Foundation’s mission to inspire and guide event organizers, businesses, and communities toward sustainable practices and will also benefit James Beard Foundation’s mission to champion a more sustainable, equitable, and delicious future for the independent restaurant industry and beyond. a21 will support NYCWFF’s new host neighborhood and its partners in bringing the vision for the Festival to life.
“We are thrilled to bring our iconic Festival to the Seaport to create a unified, world-class culinary festival,” said Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder and Chief Communications Officer and SVP of Corporate Communications for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “This transition creates a new energy for the Festival by allowing us to showcase beloved Food Network talent and beyond, while introducing exciting new partnerships with the Seaport. This is one of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods and one we’ve always wanted to work with. Plus, with Event Zero Foundation as our new host, James Beard Foundation as our new beneficiary, and production partner a21, we are enhancing the Festival experience while maintaining the exceptional standard our guests have come to expect. We’re also thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with the Food Network and being able to collaborate so closely with one of the world’s most respected chefs, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, whose culinary vision will undoubtedly elevate this year’s event to new heights.”
Tickets for NYCWFF will go on sale on July 9. For more information, visit www.nycwff.org.
