Grand Tasting: Daytime Edition hosted by Sofia and Manolo Vergara

The Grand Tasting isn’t just the crown jewel of the New York City Wine & Food Festival, it’s a full-on food and drink party. An all-day celebration where the city’s best flavors meet its biggest culinary stars, all set against sweeping East River views at our brand-new Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport.

This year, we’re rolling out the red carpet for multi–Emmy-nominated actress and Colombian-born Sofia Vergara, fresh off the rave reviews for her powerful role in Griselda, and her son Manolo, the visionary behind TOMA— the buzzed-about empanada brand turning this comfort classic into a gourmet obsession. TOMA is launched in partnership with hospitality veteran Sam Nazarian and his revolutionary food and beverage platform, Everybody Eats. Handcrafted with premium ingredients and bold, globally inspired fillings, TOMA, empanadas will be one of the can’t-miss bites of the entire Festival.

Alongside Sofia and Manolo, you’ll sip world-class wines and spirits from Southern Glazer’s, taste your way through hundreds of NYC’s top restaurants, interact with your favorite foodie brands and dance between bites to the buzz of live cooking demos and music.

Whether you’re a devoted foodie or just hungry for something new, this is your moment to eat, drink, mingle and celebrate. Come hungry, leave happy, the Grand Tasting is the ultimate afternoon party for every food and wine lover.

With your ticket, you will:

• Sample hundreds of top wines and spirits from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits exclusive portfolio.
• Taste unlimited delicious dishes from an incredible lineup of restaurants. Expect a mouthwatering selection from all five boroughs, showcasing the best of NYC’s culinary scene.
• Join the live audience at our Culinary Demonstrations with today’s top culinary personalities and celebrity chefs, including Food Network stars.
• You’ll be up-close-and-personal as they demonstrate new recipes and techniques. See the schedule below.
• Meet your favorite chefs and go home with signed copies of their latest cookbooks.
• Explore exciting interactive experiences from your favorite food brands and products
  Enjoy giveaways from your favorite foodie companies.

The party doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Stick around for the first-ever Grand Tasting After Dark —a new nighttime experience with bold flavors, flowing drinks and a whole new vibe hosted by Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson.

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