2008 NYC Wine & Food Fest: Grand Tasting

An all-out munch-athon at the Wine & Food Fest’s showcase event

Since it’s the inaugural year of the New York City Wine & Food Festival, nobody quite knew what to expect from one of the showcase events: the Grand Tasting, a $150, three-hour tour through the kitchens of some of New York's culinary heavyweights, held at Pier 54.

 As it turned out, the event was a foodie paradise, with plenty of wines and spirits to sample alongside delicious plates from top chefs who were on hand to schmooze and tout their dishes. —Jacqui Gal