The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is set to return to the city this October with some exciting changes in store. The 17th Annual edition of the festival will be presented in partnership with a new sponsor, Invesco QQQ. This Brooklyn-based ETF will bring a fresh perspective to the festival, with events set to take place at the Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal. This new location will serve as a hub for several signature events, including Pier Parties and Grand Tasting events.
One of the highlights of this year’s festival will be a brand new event, Brooklyn Eats & Beats. This event will showcase the talents of Brooklyn chefs such as Esther Choi, Billy Durney, Sean Feeney, Mark Iacono, and Michael Solomonov, along with over twenty of Brooklyn’s iconic restaurants. In addition, cultural icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will be serving up their ready-to-drink cocktail, Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop. Festival Founder and Director, Lee Brian Schrager, expressed his excitement about the partnership with Invesco QQQ, stating that it has allowed for an even more spectacular lineup of locations, events, and talent this year, all within the expansive new campus in Brooklyn.
In addition to the Invesco QQQ Campus, the festival will also introduce a new venue: Hall Des Lumières in the Financial District. This space, Manhattan’s largest permanent center for digital art and custom-curated immersive experiences, will host events such as Ciao House: An Italian Tasting, Mediterranean Mezze Brunch, Steak & Whiskey, and Tacos & Tequila. Nearby, The Lawn Club in The Seaport will host a variety of large scale events, including The Betty BOOze Harvest Happy Hour hosted by actress Blake Lively. For those looking for a more elevated experience, Aspire One World Observatory on the 102nd floor of the One World Trade Center will host three festival events, including Asian Bites & Karaoke Nights, A Caviar & Cocktail Affair, and Halloween Sweets & Treats.
The Wall Street Hotel will be the Festival’s homebase, with proceeds from the event being shared with God’s Love We Deliver. Presale tickets for NYCWFF will be available from Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14, offering a 20 percent discount on events held at the Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Monday, July 15 at 9 a.m. ET. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the best of food and wine in the heart of New York City!