January 17-19, 2013
22013 Festival Events
All events are held at the Hotel Albany unless otherwise noted.
{ Thursday, January 17th }
Mayor Jennings' Opening Celebration at City Hall
Location: City Hall
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Presented by: The Business Review and Angelo's 677 Prime
Join Mayor Gerald D. Jennings and the Festival Board of Directors as we kick off the 4th Annual Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival: Wine & Dine for the Arts. This elegant cocktail reception features hors d'oeuvres by Mazzone Hospitality, wine by Sonoma Cutrer and champagne from Korbel. Mingle with the directors of Albany's Arts Organizations, Festival Sponsors and Chefs at this fantastic networking event.
$100
{ Friday, January 18th }
Grand Tasting
Time: 4pm-8pm
50 Innovative Chefs & Restuarants (between the 2 tasting days)
250 Global Wines, Spirts,and Beers for Sampling
Educational Food, Wine & Spirit Seminars
$60
Rising Star Chef Pavilion
Presented by: timesunion.com
The 2013 Class of Rising Star Chefs will be featured in our Rising Star Chef Pavilion. Come see what the Capital Region's brightest new culinary stars are cooking!
Chef stations to be paired with boutique wines.
VIP Reception & Book Signing with Suvir Saran
Location: Hotel Albany
Time: 7-8:30pm
Presented by: New Country Lexus of Latham
Meet Celebrity Chef Suvir Saran at our VIP reception & Book Signing. You will receive an personalized autographed copy of Chef Suvir's newest cookbook, American Masala while mingling with some of the Festival's top supporters, Executives from the Arts Beneficiaries and the Festival Board of Directors....and of course, Chef Suvir Saran himself!
Lexus owners will receive a discount on admission to this event. Please contact New Country Lexus of Latham for more information.
Slider Slam
Time: 8pm-11pm
Presented by: Metroland
Beef Sponsor: Kilcoyne Farms
Ten Chefs competing for best sliders in People's and Judges' Choice Awards
Craft Beer Pairings by Brewery Ommegang
Wine & Spirits ppresented by Empire Merchants North
Music & Dancing
$35
{ Saturday, January 19th }
Barista Albany
Location: Hotel Albany
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Presented by: UNIC-USA and Chris' Coffee Service
Watch the Capital Region's top coffee houses in a classic throwdown for bragging rights as Albany's Best Barista!
Grand Tasting
Time: 12pm-4pm
50 Innovative Chefs & Restuarants (between the 2 tasting days)
250 Global Wines, Spirts,and Beers for Sampling
Educational Food, Wine & Spirit Seminars
$60
Rising Star Chef Pavilion
Presented by: timesunion.com
The 2013 Class of Rising Star Chefs will be featured in our Rising Star Chef Pavilion. Come see what the Capital Region's brightest new culinary stars are cooking!
Chef stations to be paired with boutique wines.
Adirondack Appliance Signature Chef Invitational
Time: 1pm-3:30pm
The Adirondack Appliance Signature Chef Invitational has been created to provide diversity among and opportunity for Capital Region Executive Chefs to compete for a place on the 2014 Signature Chef Team. These Chefs will compete LIVE during the Saturday Grand Tasting in mystery basket style competition and also showcase their exceptional food in the Grand Tastings in the exhibit area!
Grand Gala Reception & 6 Course Dinner
Time: 6pm Reception, 7pm Dinner
Gala Reception Presented by: CDPHP
Gala Dinner Presented by: WNYT Newschannel 13
A six course Culinary Masterpiece created by our 2013 Signature Chef Team to present "Medici's Feast" paired with exciting wines from Empire Merchants North.
Medici’s Feast
Passed Hors' d'oeuvres:
Chef Jonathan Crean
Crostini with Caponata, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, onion, squash
Rock Shrimp Croquette with Cajun Remoulade
Chinese Fried Wonton with Buffalo Chicken
Action Station:
Chef Mark Graham
Hunter's Rabbit with Creamy Polenta
Action Station:
Chefs Yono Purnomo & Jim Rua
Cinghiale Fabulously Stuffed Peppers Wild Boar Bolognese Escarole with Spicy Sausage
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