Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival returns to the city this October. The 17th Annual edition of the festival will take place from October 17 through October 20, 2024, and be presented in partnership with a new sponsor, Invesco QQQ.
The Brooklyn-based ETF will bring the longstanding festival to Brooklyn, with the Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal serving as a hub for several signature events. Pier Parties and Grand Tasting events will move from overlooking the Hudson to the East River, at the Brooklyn venue, where roughly 20% of the festival’s events will be held.
The festival will kick off on Thursday with a new event, Brooklyn Eats & Beats highlighting Brooklyn chefs including Esther Choi, Billy Durney, Sean Feeney, Mark Iacono, Michael Solomonov and over twenty of Brooklyn’s iconic restaurants. Cultural icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will serve their ready-to-drink cocktail Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop.
Guests attend a dinner with Chef Kwame Onwuachi during Food Network New York City Wine and Food … [+]
“Partnering with our new presenting sponsor, Invesco QQQ, has empowered us to craft an even more spectacular lineup of locations, events, and talent this year all in one expansive new campus in Brooklyn,” said Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder and Director. “We’re not just moving venues; we’re intentionally embracing Brooklyn’s rich culture – something I’ve wanted to do for years and inviting its talented chefs to join us on this culinary journey. Our aim is to provide them with an unparalleled platform to showcase their talent to a wider audience. We can’t wait to write this chapter with both our loyal supporters and new participants from the community of Brooklyn.”
Another new venue: Hall Des Lumières in the Financial District, Manhattan’s largest permanent center for digital art and custom-curated immersive experiences in a landmarked building. Events in this space will include Ciao House: An Italian Tasting hosted by Gabriele Bertaccini and Alex Guarnaschelli, Mediterranean Mezze Brunch hosted by Michael Symon presented by Genova Premium Tuna, Steak & Whiskey presented by A.1. Sauce hosted by Robert Irvine and Tacos & Tequila.
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Nearby, The Lawn Club in The Seaport will host a range of large scale events. Blake Lively, actress and Founder of Betty Booze, will host a The Betty BOOze Harvest Happy Hour.
Higher up, immersed in the panoramic views on the 102nd floor of the One World Trade Center, Aspire One World Observatory will host three festival events including Asian Bites & Karaoke Nights hosted by Jet Tila, A Caviar & Cocktail Affair presented by Black River Caviar hosted by Scott Conant and Antonia Lofaso and Halloween Sweets & Treats hosted by Kardea Brown and Duff Goldman.
Within walking distance of these Manhattan venues, The Wall Street Hotel will be the Festival’s homebase. Donations from proceeds of the festival will be shared with God’s Love We Deliver.
Presale tickets for NYCWFF will be available starting this Wednesday, July 10 at 9 a.m. ET until Sunday, July 14, offering 20 percent off events held at the Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Tickets for the general public will be available Monday, July 15 at 9 a.m. ET.