September 14th-16th, 2007

Celebrity chefs, wine and spirit experts, a celebration of all things culinary…They all come together for one extravagant event that features some of the most recognizable faces from television, cookbooks, food and wine publications, and well-known restaurants across the country alongside the world’s finest national and international wine, beer, and spirit distributors.

The weekend’s events include Grand Tasting Pavilions, Celebrity Chef Demonstrations, Cocktail Reception & Gala Dinner, Wine & Spirits Seminars, a lavish Masquerade, Gospel Brunch, Celebrity Chef Poker Tournament. Celebrity chefs include LIDIA BASTIANICH, GIADA DE LAURENTIIS, DAVID BURKE, DAVE LIEBERMAN, MASAHARU MORIMOTO, HAROLD DIETERLE MICHAEL SCHLOW, MING TSAI, MICHEL NISCHAN, and many more favorites.

Distributors participating include 10 Cane Rum, Charles Krug , Perrier Jouet, Kendall-Jackson Brescome Barton, Inc., Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines, Jack Daniels, Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac, Louis Roederer Champagne, Moet & Chandon White Star NV, Widmer Hefeweizen,  Grand Marnier, and many more.   
    
A portion of the weekend’s proceeds will provide scholarship dollars to students studying in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University.

For more information on reservations, celebrity appearances, schedule and more,, head to www.foxwoods.com/FoxwoodsFoodAndWine/

Be sure to check out our interview with Lidia Bastianich of “Lidia’s Table” on our soon-to-be-launched TasteWorcester.com!