PLEASE NOTE: The
following information is from the 2011 Wine, Beer & Food Festival.
Wine & Food Festival LLC and The Convention and Arena
Authority are once again pairing up for what undoubtedly has become Michigan’s
premier gastronomic and social event. The
Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival returns to the
Ballroom at DeVos Place, Thursday through Saturday, November 17-19, 2011.
You are invited to sample from more than 1,000
wines, beers and spirits from around the world along with mouth-watering
offerings from the city’s finest restaurants.
Stroll the Riverfront Market to shop for
accessories, gifts and specialty food items.
This is the “must attend” pre-holiday celebration!
What changes can you expect for year four?
· The finest array of restaurants yet.
· An improved Michigan Craft Brew Hall, now in its second year. Stop by and sample from dozens of these full flavored brews produced by small, independent and traditional brewers. Sponsored by the Michigan Brewers Guild.
· An enhanced Riverfront Market featuring many specialty and artisan booths.
Admission to the Grand Rapids International
Wine, Beer & Food Festival is $15 per person and includes:
·
Your sampling glass and official festival
program, published by Grand Rapids Magazine, containing a detailed list of
wines, beers, spirits and foods available for your tasting pleasure.
·
All seminars in our wine, beer & spirits
seminar rooms.
·
All seminars at the Meijer Food Stage.
·
All food workshops.
Tasting tickets are available for purchase in
50¢ denominations. We suggest you start
with at least $20 worth, as all restaurant and drink samples are “purchased”
with these tickets at various prices.
This festival gives you the opportunity to
sample from more than 1,000 of the finest wines, beers and spirits – depending
on your personal preferences. And,
unlike an all-inclusive fee, the ticket system encourages wineries to offer their
best and most exclusive brands for you to taste.
What else can you expect throughout the
weekend at the Festival? A wide
assortment of terrific educational seminars and workshops, that’s what!
- Wine,
Beer & Spirits Seminar Stages - Hosted and coordinated by Joe Borrello
of the Taster’s Guild. These complimentary
tutored seminars will showcase wines and beers from specific countries and
regions.
- Meijer Food Stage – Presentations on this stage will focus on the upcoming
holidays offering a variety of topics from perfect holiday appetizers to
beautiful holiday desserts.
- Food
Workshops - These quick 15-minute demonstrations feature chefs and food
specialists presenting on topics such as olive oils, cheeses, chocolates
and much more.
- Wine & Food
Pairings - Those looking to enhance their festival experience will want to
partake in one of these unique experiences. At $30 - $45 per person, chefs from Bar
Divani, Tre Cugini, Six.One.Six., San Chez and Reserve will prepare a
three-course culinary masterpiece, paired with chef-selected wine.
Entertainment from some of the city’s finest musicians will be provided
throughout the Festival.
Novices and foodies unite! Anticipate…consume…savor…it’s all in good
taste!