Wed. May 22
FRIday, May 24
Winemakers from around the world are paired with the city’s most prominent chefs & restaurants offering a unique dining experience.
Pastries, Champagne & Burlesque! Hosted by our local pastry pro Tariq Hanna of Sucre and Keegan Gerhard, one of the nation’s top pastry chefs. Come experience this year’s battle for the $5,000 prize!
WINe dINNeRS
Thu. May 23
VINOLa TaSTING
Our high-end wine tasting event where premier winemakers will pour their most sought after wines along with food samplings from our short list of invited chefs and live jazz.
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Thu. May 23
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ROyaL STReeT STROLL Sponsored by Rouses
Set in the heart of the French Quarter on one of the oldest streets in the city, wine lovers will shop, sip & stroll on Royal Street all while live music & unique street performers delight the senses.
FRI. - SaT. May 24 & 25, SeMINaR SeRIeS
This year the seminar series offers tasteful twists from our local crop of chefs, visiting wineries & recognized speakers who will discuss what’s hot in wine & food!
The BIG GaTeauX ShOW
FRI. - SaT. May 24 & 25 GRaNd TaSTINGS:
A “Grand” experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, with offerings from New Orleans’ finest chefs and selections of wines from around the world. The 2013 Grand Tastings will feature the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off and performances by Flowtribe on Friday and the Nigel Hall Band on Saturday.
SaT. May 25
FuNKIN’ IT uP
The John Besh Foundation & NOWFE team up to bring you an all-star cast of chefs, wineries and live music performances by Kermit Ruffins, the Young Fellas Brass Band and Mia Borders. Also, two big award presentations including, the Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award given to New Orleans’ great community leader, Mrs. Leah Chase.