New Orleans Wine and Food Festival
May 25-29, 2010

Every year, around Memorial Day weekend, thousands of oenophiles and gourmands (wine and food lovers) gather in New Orleans for one of this city's most spectacular array of epicurean delights: the New Orleans Wine and Food Festival, formerly known as the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. The event spotlights the city's legendary restaurants and their gourmet offerings, along with fine wines from every continent.

More than 175 wineries are being represented during this year’s five-day festival, with 75 of the city’s top restaurants taking part in a series of indoor and outdoor events. Some of the must-do events of the festival include:

• Vintner dinners at fabulous restaurants, hosted by winery representatives, pairing select wines with menus.
• The Royal Street Experience: a lively stroll through the French Quarter's most elegant street. Live music, exquisite food and fine wine make for a festive evening.
• Two days of Grand Tastings with dishes from 75 of New Orleans’ world renowned restaurants and wines from more than 175 producers.
• Seminars on a wide range of topics, led by winemakers and other experts in viticulture and the wine industry (more information to be announced later)
• Bubbles and Brunch, a convivial champagne jazz brunch.

Plus “The Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off” from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 29!

Don’t miss this truly “Grand” experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs. Tickets on sale now. For more information call (504) 529-WINE (9463), fax: (504) 596-FOOD (3663) or visit: www.nowfe.com.