A Taste of the Tin Building: A Party hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Gregory Gourdet

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ begins a bold new chapter with global culinary icon Jean-Georges Vongerichten stepping into the spotlight as our new Culinary Host. One of the most influential chefs of our time, Jean-Georges brings his visionary spirit, global palate and decades of excellence to reimagine the very heart of the Festival.

We’re kicking things off with a celebration at A Taste of the Tin Building, an immersive evening inside Jean-Georges’ dazzling culinary marketplace. As the glittering crown jewel of the Seaport and the new home of NYCWFF, the Tin Building is rooted in global flavors, cultural discovery, and bold creativity, making it the perfect place to launch a weekend of extraordinary taste. Add in live music and a high-energy vibe, and you’ve got a celebration unlike any other.

Joining Jean-Georges is Chef Gregory Gourdet—James Beard Award winner, Top Chef finalist and the acclaimed chef/owner of Portland’s Kann. A longtime protégé of Jean-Georges, Gregory launched his culinary career under his mentorship, becoming the first CIA student to intern with him and then spent nearly seven years honing his craft in three of Jean-Georges’ renowned restaurants. Now, the two reunite to bring their shared passion for global flavors and culinary innovation to this unforgettable evening.

Every bite of the evening is personally curated by Jean-Georges, and every dish tells a story. Savor bold, globally inspired cuisine from some of the Tin Building’s most celebrated culinary outposts, including:

● Sizzling steak frites and rich, melty Gruyère cheeseburgers from the elegant T. Brasserie
● Bold, flavor-packed Asian-inspired dishes from House of the Red Pearl
● Wood-fired, perfectly blistered pizzas from The Frenchman’s Dough
● An indulgent finale of freshly baked, decadent Tin Building signature cookies
● Plus, even more unforgettable bites from Jean-Georges’ personal favorites throughout the Tin Building

Paired with exquisite wines, expertly crafted cocktails and a DJ-driven soundtrack to keep the energy high, this is a celebration like no other. Raise a glass to the future of NYCWFF launched in one of the city’s most exciting culinary destinations.

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