Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations hosted by Ayesha Nurdjaja and Michael Symon

The Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demos is the ultimate NYCWFF experience, an unforgettable afternoon where the city’s best restaurants, world-class wines and spirits, celebrity chefs and unforgettable culinary moments come together for one extraordinary celebration. Hosted by Food Network stars Ayesha Nurdjaja and Michael Symon, this signature event returns for its second year at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, once again transforming the waterfront into the ultimate destination for food lovers.

Taste your way through endless bites from the restaurants everyone is talking about, discover new favorites, sip exceptional wines and spirits and experience the energy that has made NYCWFF one of the most celebrated food festivals in the world

From the first bite to the final toast, every corner of the Grand Tasting offers something new to discover—whether it's a can't-miss chef moment, an unforgettable glass of wine, a rising culinary star or your next favorite restaurant.

Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to experience the very best of NYCWFF.

With your ticket, you'll enjoy:

• Unlimited tastings from hundreds of New York City's most celebrated restaurants.
• Premium wines and spirits from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' world-class portfolio.
• Live Culinary Demonstrations featuring celebrity chefs, Food Network stars and culinary personalities.
• Watch your favorite chefs in action, learn insider tips and techniques and experience the excitement of live cooking up close.
• Exclusive appearances, tastings and book signings with your favorite celebrity chefs
• Interactive brand experiences, tastings and activations throughout the Festival Campus.
• Giveaways, surprises and nonstop entertainment all afternoon long.