New York City Wine & Food Festival 2025

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) today announces its spectacular 18th annual programming lineup in its new home, the Seaport, one of New York City’s most historic and dynamic neighborhoods. Now anchored at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, the annual Festival promises an enhanced guest experience in a dynamic new setting.

This year, the Festival begins a bold new chapter with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten joining as Culinary Host. As part of his role, he’ll help spotlight the culinary community at the Seaport’s Tin Building and Pier 17 through a series of special dining experiences and chef collaborations.

Since its inception, the Festival has raised more than $14.8 million for charitable causes, and this year’s Festival will support the Event Zero Foundation’s mission to inspire and guide event organizers, businesses, and communities toward sustainable practices.

“2025 marks a transformative milestone for NYCWFF as we move to the historic Seaport, launching a bold new chapter of immersive, waterfront culinary experiences,” said Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder and Chief Communications Officer, as well as SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

I’ve wanted to bring the Festival to the Seaport since it opened 15 years ago, and I’m thrilled we’re finally here, with all our signature events within two blocks. It feels great to be in a true neighborhood that celebrates creativity, community, and culinary excellence. It’s a fresh start and an opportunity to reintroduce the Festival in an exciting new way.

I’m especially excited to collaborate with my longtime friend, Jean-Georges, on this new chapter. I am deeply grateful to the chefs, partners, and passionate fans who continue to support us year after year. As always, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will be the exclusive beverage provider, giving guests the opportunity to taste and sip some of the finest wines and spirits from around the globe.”

“As stewards of the hospitality industry, a21 is inspired not just to be a part of this celebration of food and community, but to help steer the event to grander prestige,” said Brett Friedman, Founder and CEO of a21. “With the addition of the James Beard Foundation and Event Zero Foundation, the event will evolve through its vibrant talent while creating a positive impact throughout the city with an emphasis on sustainability in the culinary industry.”

Premier Events Return With A Star-Studded Lineup

The Festival will kick off the weekend at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport with A Taste of the Tin Building, apresentado por Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Gregory Gourdet, and featuring music by celebrity favorite DJ Cassidy. This immersive evening will take place inside Jean-Georges’ dazzling culinary marketplace, the Tin Building, rooted in global flavors, cultural discovery, and bold creativity, making it the perfect place to launch a weekend of extraordinary taste.

The iconic fan-favorite that has served as the cornerstone of NYCWFF for over 16 years, Blue Moon Burger Bash returns, hosted by Rachael Ray e Brooklyn Beckham, apresentado por Pat LaFrieda Meats. The festival’s iconic burger bacchanal, amped up in partnership with features the best burgers across the boroughs, plus a special hot dog recipe created by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud23 hot sauce.

The Festival’s marquee slate continues with the fan-favorite Grand Tasting, the ultimate tour of NYC’s best bites and restaurants, Southern Glazer’s vast selection of wines and spirits and Food Network personalities.

An incredible variety of themed tastings and celebrations follow, including Asian Night Market hosted by Padma Lakshmi e Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Creator Connect: FoodieCon® 2025

Back by popular demand, this year’s FoodieCon® — a specially curated space where social culinary creators take center stage — features live demos, panels, discussions and tastings led by tastemakers including “The Pasta Queen” Nadia Caterina Munno, Olivia Tiedemann, Brian Can’t Stop Eating, Karissa Dumbacher, The Golden Balance, Cheffin with Zach, The Vegan Bubby Elle and more. Guests will have facetime with their favorite foodie creators in an engaging format with bites provided by NYC’s trendiest restaurants.

Cookbooks IRL

2025 also introduces a host of exciting cookbook authors, from legendary culinarians to unexpected fresh faces. The year’s most talked-about cookbook authors and culinary storytellers will be hosting exclusive signings, menus, and demo-led tastings inspired by the books themselves. Confirmed titles include Party People by Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom, Entertaining by Martha Stewart, I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir by Keith McNally, Russ & Daughters by Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, Parm to Table by Christian Petroni, The Blue Food Cookbook by Andrew Zimmern, Padma’s All American by Padma Lakshmi e A School Lunch Revolution: A Cookbook by Alice Waters.

An Elevated Table: Exclusive Intimate Dinners

This year, NYCWFF debuts its most exclusive dinner series yet—a handpicked collection of one-night-only culinary experiences hosted by the world’s most celebrated chefs. These intimate evenings offer rare access to top talent over bespoke menus and expert wine and spirit pairings provided by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Highlights include Alice Waters e Dan Kluger, Paul Carmichael e Kwame Onwuachi, Michael White e Andrew Zimmern, Daniel Boulud e George Ruan, and a once-in-a-lifetime dinner for 12 with José Andrés. Additional exclusive dining experiences feature Rachael Ray, Eric Ripert, Tony Shalhoub, Vikas Khanna, Alain Ducasse, Alex Guarnaschelli, e mais.

The festival’s Headquarters Hotel, centrally located within walking distance to the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, O Wall Street Hotel, provides attendees with luxurious digs for the duration of the festivities.

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Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is hosted by and benefits Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation. Over the past 17 years, the Festival has generated more than $14.8 million in net proceeds for its charitable causes.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central, and South America. In 2024, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information, visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

a21

a21 is a full-service live experience agency, specializing in event operations, production, marketing, corporate sales, and brand activations for live experiences. Founded in 2006, a21’s portfolio includes internationally recognized events and festivals in South Florida and throughout the US: Food Network South Beach & New York City Wine & Food Festivals, Sunfest, Palm Beach Wine & Food Festival, Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Heritage Fire, and Whiskies of the World National Tours, AMP’s suite of Art Fairs, International Wine & Spirits Competition and more. Learn more aqui

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