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NOWFE 2017 includes Wine Dinners hosted by New Orleans area restaurants; VINOLA, NOWFE's premium tasting event; the Royal Street Stroll, NOWFE's signature event, a definitive evening event set in the heart of the French Quarter; exciting Culinary Seminars and Experiences, the Grand Tasting on Saturday in true grand fashion showcasing wines from around the world and chefs serving culinary delights from our region, and the Big Gateaux Show, a scintillating pastry competition, all of which will fill the days and nights with all things wine and food.
NOWFE has played a vital role in fighting hunger and supporting culinary education through its more than $1 Million in donations over the past 25 years. "We are extremely proud of the work we have done to showcase the culinary excellence in our region, while supporting and advancing our beneficiaries," states Beninate. In 2016, the Culinary Arts Program at Nunez Community College was chosen as the sole beneficiary of our event proceeds, which totaled $35,000. Nunez will again serve as the beneficiary of our 25
The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience is proudly sponsored by: Lifeway Foods, Louisiana Office of Tourism (LOT), Stella Artois, Mountain Valley Spring Water, Wines of Portugal, Stella Rosa Wines, Wines of Germany, Kerrygold (Ornua), Riedel, Le Méridien New Orleans, Omni Royal Orleans, Marriott New Orleans Downtown Convention Center, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Stubb's BBQ Sauce, Design Management Group (DMG), Kobrand, Fernet-Branca, Limousine Livery, gindesignsgroup, Albert Uster Imports, Patrick Gros, CPA, Felchlin, Pure Leaf, St. Germain, The Advocate and WWL-TV.
For 25 years the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has showcased the culinary excellence in our community alongside national and international wines at wine dinners in many of the city's finest restaurants; at VINOLA, a premium tasting event; at the iconic Royal Street Stroll; at dozens of culinary seminars and demonstrations; at the Big Gateaux Show; and ultimately at the Grand Tasting. NOWFE has raised more than $1 million for local non-profit organizations. This year, the Culinary Arts Program at Nunez Community College will be the sole beneficiary. NOWFE 2017 will be held May 25- 28, 2017. For additional press information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, lizbodet@gmail.com or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Liz Bodet
504.583.5550
lizbodet@gmail.com