Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite (Sunday)
Sunday, October 11, 2009

The Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite offers an around-the-world gastronomic adventure unlike any other. Building upon the variety, innovation, global influences and availability of high-quality ingredients that make New York City a culinary showplace, the Grand Tasting features flavors to stimulate your palate and set your taste buds soaring. Experience all this when some of the city’s greatest restaurants alongside world-renowned makers of wines and spirits of the Southern Wine & Spirits of New York portfolio turn out to treat you to their very best. Enjoy signature recipes, specially created dishes and tempting treats in portions that will allow you to stroll, eat and drink for hours. Every guest will receive a complimentary Nachtmann Toscana glass. Savor delicious samples of award-winning ShopRite brand culinary treats from the area’s leading supermarket. And invite your friends along! Comparing notes and discussing what you eat and drink makes the experience even more pleasurable. It’s the best of the New York City wine and food scene all in one place. Your place: The Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite.

Participating Restaurants and Chefs:

* 85 West Sports Bar: Mark Arnao www.Marriott.com
* Aldea: George Mendes www.aldearestaurant.com
* Almond: Jason Weiner www.almondnyc.com
* Aretsky’s Patroon: Bill Peet www.patroonrestaurant.com
* At Vermilion: Maneet Chauhan www.thevermilionrestaurant.com
* Aureole: Christopher Lee www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/Aureole/NY
* Black Duck: Hector Tice www.blackduckny.com
* BLT Fish Shack: Emilie Bousquet and Amy Eubanks www.bltrestaurants.com
* Bombay Talkie: Sunitha Ramaiah www.bombaytalkie.com
* Brio: Massimo Carbone www.brionyc.com
* Cabrito: David Schuttenberg www.cabritonyc.com
* Centro Vinoteca: Leah Cohen www.centrovinoteca.com
* Delmonico’s Restaurant: Bill Oliva www.delmonicosny.com
* Dévi: Suvir Saran and Hemant Mathur www.devinyc.com
* Dos Caminos: Scott Linquist and Ivy Stark www.brguestrestaurants.com
* Ed’s Lobster Bar: Edward McFarland www.lobsterbarnyc.com
and more

Visit http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com/2009/view-events.php?event=39