2011 Philadelphia Food and Wine Festival

2011 Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival

Celebrity Chefs Ted Allen, Jose Garces & Michael Isabella to Host Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival Presented by Gourmet Shows

(Philadelphia, PA) – Taste, sip and shop while you mix and mingle with celebrity chefs from the Food Networkat the Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival featuring over hundreds of the finest foods, wines,ales and liquors from some of the most world renowned restaurants and gourmet brands! The weekend long event will featureculinary demonstrations by celebrity chefs as well as beer and wine seminars from some of the top mixologists, bartenders and sommeliers in the area that will both educate and delight, all taking place at the Valley Forge Convention Center, from Friday, October 21^st, 2011 through Sunday, October 23^rd, 2011.

The event will showcase an array of national and local culinary talent including Jose Garces, winner of the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America,” Bravo’s “Top Chef All Stars” finalist, Mike Isabella and Ted Allen, host of the hit Food Network show, “Chopped.” Some of the highlights include:

Chefs on Stage series featuring Ted Allen, Mike Isabella, and Jose Garces

Live culinary demonstrations throughout the three-day festival from national and local culinary talent such as Chef David Boyle of Davio’s Philadelphia hosted by guest emcee Chef Jennifer Mueller.

Grand Market, (the focal point of the event featuring 3 days of a tasting frenzy) Stroll the aisles and sample food and wine from local, regional andnational Food Purveyors.

New VIP Cocktail Party at the Bahama Breeze on Saturday, October 22nd^h at 7:00 pm. Meet and mingle with the chefs while you enjoy complimentary beer, wines, and hors d'oeuvres.

Special appearance by legendary Alaskan Crabber Russell Newberry of “Dangerous Deckhands”

Taste of Italy Pavilion featuring a wide variety of fine wines to sample; a succulent feast of cheeses, olives, oils, and breads direct from Italy; and Philadelphia area restaurants presenting their own signature Italian dishes.

Wine Seminars by wine expert Phil Silverstein

Beer Seminars by award winning author and host of Still Crazy after All These Beers, Gary Monterosso

The Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival runs from Friday, October 21st from 4:00PM – 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 22^nd, 2011 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM and Sunday, October 23^rd, 2011 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Tickets for the 2011 Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival are available starting at only $30 in advance ($40 at the door).  Children 6-12 are $5.00 and children under 6 are free! Seminars, Chefs on Stage series and VIP Cocktail Party are additional.  Tickets for all events can be purchased online atwww.gourmetshows.com/philly/. The Valley Forge Convention Center is located at 1160 1st Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406.