NYC Wine and Food Festival 2022
This year I attended my first New York City Wine and Food Festival and I told myself if I ever got this opportunity I would share my experience with you all. Before attending NYCWFF I always wanted to know more about the experience as someone who is a food content creator, lover of culinary arts, and someone who fangirls over chefs. Questions that lingered in my mind was is the experience worth it and if you are a content creator how can you possibly attend for free. There is no gatekeeping of knowledge are here so I am spilling it all.
Let’s start with the basics…
What is NYC Wine and Food Festival?
An annual festival that takes place over a course of 4 days and is put on by The Food Network. This festival features the top chefs not only in New York City but globally and the world’s most well-known wine and spirits producers. Historically this event takes place in the month of October and has featured the likes of Rachel Ray, Marcus Samuelsson, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Carla Hall, Kwame Onwuachi, and the list could go on. This festival supports a cause called God’s Love We Deliver with 100% of the net proceeds and in 15 years this festival has raised $14 million. God’s Love We Deliver is New York’s leading provider of life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling hence the slogan/mission of NYCWFF is “Eat. Drink. Feed NYC”.
What type of events does NYCWFF host?
The festival puts on a wide array of events that include Grand Tastings, Intimate Dinners, Brunches, Master Classes, cocktail, and spirits-focused events, and late-night events. To see a list of this year events click here.
Who are some of the sponsors of this fab event since 100% of the net proceeds go to a worthy charity?
Some of the sponsors include iHeart Radio, Capital One, Norwegian Cruise Line, Toyota, Food Network, and many more listed here.
What are the perks/benefits of being a Capital One cardholder?
Early entry to specific events
Discounted pricing
Access to Capital One Lounges which allow for comfortable seating, swag, phone charge stations, and more.
Access to exclusive intimate dinners
Capital One Lounge - Included refreshments, phone charger station, and freebies
How do you attend NYC Wine and Food Festival for free as a food media member?
Apply online on their Press page at minimum a month before the event occurs.
When filling out the form be in-depth as possible about the angle you want to cover and the platforms you will be utilizing ( don’t forget about that blog you have). It is important to sell them on your vision or angle.
I recommend asking for different types of experiences that include intimate dinners, grand tastings, and daytime events. The Burger Bash is a signature event and usually takes place on the first day of the festival.
If selected you will be notified two weeks out from the kick-off of the festival.
Tips for attending NYCWFF events regardless of whether you are a food content creator or just a food lover?
Document your experience via your phone and if you want to bring your DSLR camera you can bring it.
Wear comfortable shoes and attire.
Review the events page beforehand to review what restaurants will be in attendance.
Come with patience as the line can be long.
Confirm the location before attending on the events page to learn more about suggested attire as some events may be indoors or outdoors, or on different piers.
If rain is in the forecast, bring a poncho as opposed to an umbrella. Trying to juggle an umbrella while trying to eat and drink is too much.
Be aware of the bag policy for expedited entry and you review it here.
As a consumer are tickets for this festival worth it and what would you recommend attending?
If you are a lover of the culinary space and find yourself fangirling (or boying) over chefs, restaurants, or looking for new experiences then I HIGHLY recommend attending NYCWFF! Depending upon the event and setting the price can range from $175 to $450 for some of the most priciest intimate dinners. Once again if you are a Capital One cardholder FLEX those benefits and save some money.
If you are attending one event I highly recommend a Grand Tasting or if outdoor events are not you thing then I would recommend a Master Class or Intimate Dinner.
Photo courtesy of NYCWFF
What events did I attend for NYCWFF 2022?
Day 1 Burger Bash | IG Reel Recap
Day 2 Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Trade Day & Peroni's Taste of Italy | | IG Reel Recap
Day 3 Battle of the Cocktails | IG Reel Recap
Day 4 Backyard BBQ | Check @taurusxfoodie IG Reel Recap
Hope you found this breakdown of the NYCWFF helpful and see you in 2023!
Got questions? Drop them in the comment section!
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