Limited Tickets Are Available for the 2024 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2024--

New York’s premier culinary event, The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) is poised for a historic 17th year, making a notable transition to Brooklyn as its primary hub. From October 17-20, the Festival’s signature events and pier parties will take place at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal, reflecting its ongoing commitment to culinary excellence and community engagement. A dedicated NYCWFF Ferry powered by Invesco QQQ will be accessible via the NYC Ferry from Downtown Manhattan providing a seamless way for Festival goers to travel between events held in Manhattan and Brooklyn. NYCWFF is dedicated to its mission to EAT. DRINK. FEED NYC. while supporting God’s Love We Deliver, the New York City metropolitan area’s only provider of medically tailored meals for individuals living with severe illnesses. While many events have already sold out, select tickets remain available for food enthusiasts eager to partake in this premier culinary event at nycwff.org.

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The festivities kick-off on Thursday, October 17, with Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop presents Brooklyn Eats & Beats an event promising a fusion of Brooklyn’s best flavors and music, and Ciao House: An Italian Tasting hosted by Gabriele Bertaccini and Alex Guarnaschelli. On Friday, October 18, Festival-goers can head to Hall des Lumières in lower Manhattan, a new NYCWFF venue, to enjoy Meet Cutes NYC presents Tacos & Tequila, hosted by Aarón Sánchez. Meanwhile over at Somewhere Nowhere NYC, Sweet Dreams presented by Le Chemin du Roi and Branson Cognac will be hosted by Dominique Ansel with a special guest appearance by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

Over the weekend, foodies can indulge in a variety of signature events and walk-around tastings, intimate dinners, cocktail parties and brunches throughout the city including the Festival’s signature Pier Parties at Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal. This year’s highlights on the pier include:

• Blue Moon Burger Bash presented by Pat LaFrieda: Champions vs. Challengers: The ultimate burger showdown as top chefs compete against former champions while guests vote to crown the ultimate winner. (Friday, Oct. 18)
• Bobby’s Triple Threat Dance Party presented by Treasure Cave: An electrifying night of live music and competition, where hosts Bobby Flay, Tiffany Derry, Michael Voltaggio and Brooke Williamson will bring the heat and guests will vote for their favorite bit of the evening. Plus, the first 1,000 attendees will get a copy of Bobby’s newest cookbook. (Saturday, Oct. 19)
• BACARDĺ presents JJ Johnson’s The Cookout: A Hip Hop Celebration: A dynamic cookout hosted by Chef JJ Johnson and Power 105.1 FM’s Angela Yee. Join hip-hop legends like Rev Run, Freeway and new to the lineup, Kid Capri, for an afternoon filled with great music, delicious food, and cultural flair, all honoring the vibrant spirit of hip-hop and Black cuisine. (Sunday, Oct. 20)

Get ready for the ultimate NYC food and drink experience at NYCWFF's marquee event— Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations presented by HexClad, which will be held under a large tent structure and takes place Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20. At this expansive walk-around extravaganza, indulge in unlimited samples of top-notch wines and spirits from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and savor dishes from NYC’s finest restaurants, curated in collaboration with NYC Tourism’s Savor NYC. Plus live culinary demonstrations and book signings with over 15 of today’s most popular Food Network stars.

Craft your own culinary adventure with an array of experiences on Saturday, October 19. Start with FoodieCon® presented by Fratelli Beretta, where top content creators and food lovers unite to explore the intersection of cuisine and social media. If you’re drawn to the water, set sail on the Cayman Jack River Cruise hosted by influencer Justine Doiron of @justine_snacks, for a scenic voyage with refreshing cocktails. Meat lovers can opt for Steak & Whiskey presented by A.1. Sauce hosted by Robert Irvine with special guest Sam Heughan, where you’ll enjoy premium cuts paired with bold whiskeys. For a touch of luxury, indulge in A Caviar & Champagne Affair presented by Black River Caviar and hosted by Scott Conant and Antonia Lofaso featuring exquisite bites and cocktails. Wrap up the evening at the lively ABSOLUT® Vodka presents Drag Disco hosted by David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris, where you can dance the night away with vibrant performances from well-known drag queens including Rupaul’s Drag Race contestants, JIMBO and Meatball.

Experience a weekend of exclusive lunches, brunches, and dinners at NYCWFF, where chefs and guests alike share a passion for exceptional food and memorable dining experiences. Limited tickets are left to these standout experiences:

• James Kent Tribute Dinner by Benoit and Kent Hospitality with special guest Erik Ramirez (Thursday, Oct. 17)
• Dinner hosted by Amanda Freitag and Camille Becerra (Friday, Oct. 18)
• Dinner hosted by Nadia Caterina Munno of @ThePastaQueen and Olivia Tiedemann of @Oliviatied (Friday, Oct. 18)
• Hav & Mar x Musket Room: A Brunch hosted by Fariyal Abdullahi, Mary Attea, and Camari Mick with special guest Marcus Samuelsson (Saturday, Oct. 19)
• Dinner hosted by Marc Forgione and Frenchette's Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr (Saturday, Oct. 19)
• Dinner hosted by Michael Mina and PJ Calapa (Saturday, Oct. 19)
• Theodora x Olmsted: A Lunch hosted by Greg Baxtrom and Tomer Blechman (Sunday, Oct. 20)
• Lunch at Le Coucou hosted by Daniel Rose, Melissa Ben-Ishay, and Maddy DeVita (Sunday, Oct. 20)
• Jazz Brunch hosted by John Fraser and Justin Girouard presented by Explore Louisiana (Sunday, Oct. 20)
• Dinner at KYU hosted by Andrew Zimmern part of the Invesco Dining Series (Sunday, Oct. 20)

For more details on NYCWFF and to purchase tickets, visit nycwff.org. Follow NYCWFF on social media for updates and event highlights throughout the year: @NYCWFF on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ is hosted by God’s Love We Deliver with 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting New Yorkers facing severe illness. Over the past 16 years, the Festival has generated more than $14.8 million in net proceeds for its charitable causes. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the exclusive provider of wine and spirits at the Festival. BizBash has named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in New York for 10 years in a row. More information on the Festival can be found at nycwff.org. Follow @NYCWFF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival.

God’s Love We Deliver

God’s Love We Deliver cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Founded in 1985 as a response to the AIDS pandemic, God’s Love now serves people living with more than 200 different diagnoses. God’s Love addresses food and nutrition insecurity, and supports the health and well-being of their clients, by providing ongoing nutrition assessment, education, and counseling, advocating for food and nutrition support, and delivering medically tailored meals. God’s Love is a non-sectarian organization serving individuals living with illness, and their children and caregivers. With a community of thousands of volunteers, they home-delivered more than 4 million medically tailored meals to nearly 143,000 individuals last year. All services are free to clients and full of love. For more information, visit godslovewedeliver.org. Follow God’s Love on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its WEBB Banks 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, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

Invesco Ltd.

Invesco Ltd. is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive, and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $1.66 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of March 31, 2024. For more information, visit www.invesco.com.

Invesco QQQ

Invesco QQQ is an exchange-traded fund based on the Nasdaq-100 Index®. The Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. An investment cannot be made directly into an index. This is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell Invesco QQQ.

*Invesco is not affiliated with the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival or any of the individuals, brands or companies mentioned; nor should this be construed as an endorsement for any the individuals, brand or companies mentioned.

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Andrea Moreno

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