The Grand Tasting is our best-known event for good reason. It celebrates top NYC restaurants, chefs and mixologists along with some of the most sought-after wines and spirits for an afternoon straight out of every food and wine enthusiast’s dreams. Roam over a city block’s worth of incredible offerings at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 while enjoying an endless variety of food at Restaurant Row presented by Tock, tasting more than 200 wines and spirits courtesy of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and interacting with today’s most popular food-focused brands. Plus, there will be culinary demos with Food Network stars, book signings, photo ops, tons of swag and so much more – this is truly the perfect day for any food lover.

New York City has some truly delicious Italian food, and we’re bringing the best dishes from across the city together for one night at Peroni's Taste of Italy presented by Fratelli Beretta. Bring your appetite to this all-out Italian extravaganza at Pier 86, Home of the Intrepid Museum, with hosts and Food Network friends Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott Conant along with the evening’s special guest, EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg. You’ll taste every Italian dish imaginable served up by over 20 of the best NYC Italian restaurants. If you haven’t gotten your fill from the pasta alone, the authentic feast will also feature dazzling desserts plus beer, wine and spirits. When you’ve eaten so much wonderful food that you feel like a meatball – well, that's amore!

We’ve expanded our intimate dining series to the daytime, offering an array of exclusive brunches and lunches with world-renowned chefs preparing collaborative tasting menus for your enjoyment. Join the likes of Daniel Boulud, Michael Solomonov, Marcus Samuelsson and the Scotto Sisters at premiere restaurants around the city for creatively crafted brunches and lunches perfectly paired with wines and spirits for a meal you won’t soon forget. These dining experiences have limited spots available – buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out!

Every event at NYCWFF is a celebration, so you'll always need a full glass to toast with! Cocktails take center stage at Classic Cocktails with a Twist, where craft spirits and old school vibes meet modern innovation, and Bacardi presents Battle of the Boroughs: A Cocktail Showdown hosted by The Try Guys, an only-in-New-York cocktail competition where one borough will reign supreme. Whiskey aficionados are in luck because we've brought back fan-favorite Steak and Whiskey hosted by Robert Irvine. And wine lovers can rejoice at Rooftop Rosé hosted by actress Jenny Mollen while they sip on half a dozen of the finest rosés. Whatever your drink, however you like it, we've got it!