Newport Wine & Food Festival in Rhode Island
Culinary Food & Wine Event at the Historical Mansions in Newport
Jun 26, 2009 Vanessa LaBranche
The city of Newport has a lot to offer visitors who vacation here. Come experience plenty of summer recreational activities by indulging in sailing and fishing, enjoying the scenic blue waters and beaches, dining at an elegant or casual seafood restaurant on the harbor, or stroll along downtown and shop at the many stores, including eclectic art galleries. Newport has a huge number of events that happen all year long including the Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival. The city is rich in history and many of the buildings date back to the revolutionary times.
Newport is mainly known to visitors for their gorgeous, historical mansions. The Newport Wine & Food Festival will begin on Friday, September 25th at the Breakers mansion for a vintage evening of gourmet food, music and silent auction of various wines.
Newport-City of Legendary Mansions
The Breakers mansion was originally a wooden house until it was redesigned in 1893 to an Italian style villa. Cornelius Vanderbilt II requested to do the new architecture and had architect Richard Morris Hunt, to create the elaborate, seventy room home.
For the food and wine lover, escape for a day or make a weekend of this culinary event. The Newport Wine & Food Festival will be held from Friday, September 25-Sunday September 27th. While attending this food event, learn the latest wine and cooking trends. Some of the exhibitors to appear for this year’s lineup will be wineries and distilleries such as Banfi Vinters, J. Lohr Vineyard & Wines, Moet Hennessey, USA, St. Germain and Newport Vineyards & Winery LLC.
Special guests to appear at this year’s festival will be wine expert, Tyler Coleman and celebrity chef, David Burke.
Educational Wine Advice-Culinary Demonstrations
At the festival, attendees can listen and observe the expertise of Tyler Coleman, as he explains a variety of wines at the event. An educated wine expert, he is widely known for a blog on the Internet and goes by the pen name “Dr. Vino” cleverly named after wine. His content can be found in various publications such as Food & Wine, Wine & Spirits and The New York Times.
Attendees and foodies alike can watch the culinary creations of chef, David Burke. A chef with an eye for creativity, with many accolades under his belt, one will be amazed with his expertise. The chef has held many positions in the food industry from Sous Chef at the River Café, Vice President of Smith & Wollensky and entrepreneur.
The event will take place rain or shine. The cost varies depending on what kind of ticket is reserved. Prices are $90 for the grand tasting on Saturday and drops to $75 for the Sunday event if bought before September 14th. Other special events range from $100- $275. Visit the Newport Mansions website at newportmansions.org for more information.
References: newportmansions.org
2008 Newport Wine & Food Festival (Food Demo)
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