New York City Wine & Food Festival Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary - Here Are The Top 10 Events You Must Attend

One of the biggest food festivals in the country, the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Coca-Cola (NYCWFF) returns this fall to celebrate its 10th anniversary. During the 4-day festival, guests can choose from more than 70 events - 100% of the net proceeds benefit the hunger-relief organizations Food Bank For New York City and No Kid Hungry®. To date, NYCWFF has raised more than $10 million to support the fight to end hunger.

1. Dinner with Jean-Georges Vongerichten

The famed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will whip up his culinary magic at his West Village restaurant Perry St. Along with his son Cédric, the executive chef of Perry St, Jean-Georges will prepare a unique tasting menu inspired by "Bangkok, 1980." Enjoy Michelin-starred cuisine in an intimate setting and experience an exclusive tasting menu that can only be experienced at NYCWFF.

2. Smorgasburg

Experience Brooklyn’s celebrated outdoor market in Manhattan for one night only. Smorgasburg, a weekly, outdoor celebration featuring specialty purveyors from New York and the surrounding region, is headed to NYCWFF for an unforgettable evening. Sip on carefully curated cocktails and savor an endless and delicious array of Smorgasburg’s most popular offerings. Some of America’s most discerning palates from the cast of Chopped will serve as the evening’s hosts to kick off this 10th anniversary party.

3. Ladies' Night: Craft Cocktails and Big Bites

Hosted by Food Network star Anne Burrell and the women of the nationally known cocktail competition Speed Rack, this event celebrates the famous femmes of food and drink. The event brings together the most creative and innovative women in mixology to whip up some of the fiercest cocktails in town, paired with the perfect bites from superstar local and regional female chefs. Dance the night away to the tunes of DJ CherishTheLuv in the trendy Meatpacking District at an event honoring some of the brightest stars in the cocktail and culinary worlds.

4. Pie vs. Cake

Put your sweet tooth to the test at Pie vs. Cake, where you actually don't need to decide between the two - you can have both! Food Network’s Duff Goldman will serve as referee in the ultimate dessert debate of pie vs. cake, along with a star-studded panel of expert judges, including chocolatier Jacques Torres, cookbook author and television personality Kathy Wakile and renowned cake designer Margaret Braun. Whether you prefer your sweet treat to be a filled crust or spongy, icing-covered cake - or land somewhere in the middle with cheesecake - you won’t want to miss out on this sweet late night event where you’ll taste the most delicious desserts that NYC’s best bakers have to offer.

5. Late Night Adventures in Dean & DeLuca

Dean & DeLuca, the city’s destination for gourmet foods, will open late for one night only to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Here is your exclusive chance to sneak into Dean & DeLuca’s SoHo location after-hours to experience the store like you never have before, complete with unlimited access to the delicious food and beverages throughout the store, the chance to hang out with culinary expert and television personality Gail Simmons, surprise entertainment and DJ Hannah Bronfman to keep the tunes spinning all night.

6. Donut Making Master Class

At this intimate, hands-on class, Chef Scott Levine reveals the magic behind his divine donuts. Underwest Donuts, tucked inside of a car wash on the West Side Highway, has taken NYC by storm, cranking out donuts that are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor. You’ll learn all about the donut recipe that took Levine five months to perfect, and what it takes to make your very own donuts at home. Indulge your sweet tooth and perfect your donut-making skills in this exclusive class.

7. Street Eats

Take it to the streets with NYCWFF at Street Eats hosted by Ghetto Gastro and snack on the best street food NYC has to offer. Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, Lester Walker and Malcolm Livingston II make up the culinary collective known as Ghetto Gastro and are leading a culinary cultural revolution in the Bronx. At this event, find all of your favorite local food trucks, street carts and stands under one roof, offering all your favorite NYC classics: hot dogs, doughnuts, pierogies, dumplings, tacos and more. Take it back to New York’s iconic street scene heyday with a DJ spinning classic hip hop and graffiti installations by local NYC artists. Wine, beer and cocktails will flow as you get your groove - and grub - on at this can’t-miss festival event.

8. Oyster Bash

Celebrate the sea with Adam Richman, host of Travel Channel's Man vs. Food and Barnegat Oyster Collective. Spend the afternoon with artisanal oyster farmers who will be on hand shucking and serving their delicious delicacies. Taste unique preparations from some of NY’s most renowned seafood chefs. Don’t forget to stop at the Forty North Shucking Station to learn how to shuck oysters on your own, and immediately taste the fruits of your labor on the spot! To complement the outdoors and oysters, guests will snack on The Standard Grill’s famous french fries while sipping Modelo, sparkling wine and bloody marys.

9. Dale Talde Brunch

Seasoned restaurateur and Top Chef veteran Dale Talde teams up with Alvin Cailan, the creator of Los Angeles’ latest cult favorite Eggslut to bring you the ultimate bottomless brunch, complete with drag queen hosts, photo booth and a DJ dance party. You will enjoy a Filipino-inspired morning meal that’s sure to wake up your tastebuds. Special appearances by Prince Powderpouffe and Fifi DuBois will round out the rowdy and raucous afternoon.

10. Korean Cuisine Master Class

Get some hands-on experience cooking exciting and unique Korean dishes with Chef Junghyun Park of the hot new restaurant Atoboy.Chef Park has cooked in fine dining restaurants all over the world, and brings global influences and flavors into all of the dishes he prepares at Atoboy. Learn the secrets behind dishes like his crispy Fried Chicken with Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce, and many other Korean-style tapas dishes that will be sure to impress even your most discerning foodie friends.

2017 Top Holiday Gifts - For Him, For Her, For The Children, And For The Dog

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Martini Clutch from Kent Stetson

Kent Stetson has a mission of "protecting the world from boring handbag" - and he certainly achieves that mission with his unique collection of clutches and leather bags, like this one-of-a-kind Martini Clutch. This asymmetrical clutch featuring a martini is hand-crafted to perfection and comes with a removable cross-body chain.

Vegan Leather Backpack from Jenna Kator

Based in Detroit, Jenna Kator used to work as an automotive media planner until she was pushed out by the fading industry. Jenna found an opportunity within by launching a company that showcases a collection of quality handbags at an affordable price point. The function and beautifully-designed Dexter Backpack is made of soft, animal-friendly vegan leather and features full, zip-around closure under snap flap.

Handcrafted Wallet from Made In Mayhem

Founded on the philosophy of classic designs for a modern world, Made In Mayemdistinguishes itself as a different breed of luxury created for the individual seeking to stand out. The Kelly, pictured above, is the perfect wallet for the jet-setter who needs to stay organized while traveling around the world or while running around on the day to day hustle. It is made of premium super soft leather and features a secured zipper pocket for coins, cards or loose items as well as two expandable accordion compartments for cash, receipts, passport etc.

Cuff Bracelet from Les Georgettes

Les Georgettes by Altesse is an innovative French jewelry concept featuring interchangeable and reversible colored bands. Les Georgettes by Altesse brings together the finest in jewelry and leather craftsmanship. The cuff bracelet, inset with cubic zirconia and rose gold finish, is a chic and refined piece that can be worn with its reversible leather band - choose between Fuchsia or Khaki to go with your daytime or evening looks.

Beverage Carbonator from DrinkMate

Make anything fizz - be it cocktails, fresh juices or your favorite sports drink. Through extensive research and development, iDrink Products has developed a patented carbonation system that allows you to carbonate anything. The Fizz Infuser gently releases the pressure leaving your drink calmly sparkling in the bottle.

Leather Phone Wallet from Edward Field

Made with 100% full-grain Italian leather, the leather phone wallet from Edward Field - binds together innovative suction technology and expert craftsmanship to produce high-quality, timeless piece that you will cary with you every day. The product is available in black and brown leather.

Sterling Cuff Bracelet from Rebel Nell

The mission of Rebel Nell is rooted deeper beyond the beautiful pieces of jewelry it produces. The company was started with the sole purpose of employing, educating and empowering disadvantaged women in Detroit. Rebel Nell makes jewelry from unique local materials, like this cuff bracelet made with peeled scraps of graffiti from bridges and overpasses along the rail lines owned by Grand Trunk Railroad.

Plaid Rope Leash from Harry Barker

Founded in 1997 by Carol Perkins while recovering from Cushing's Disease, Harry Barkeraims to improve the lives of pets and their people by using earth friendly fabrics, azo-free dyes, eco-fleece and “green” bed inserts made from 100% post consumer recycled plastics, and all natural ingredients. The preppy plaid rope leash is made from recycled bottles and comes in three fetching colors.

Prisma Gem Stud from Elaine B.

Elaine B. is the answer to your prayer if you have been looking for a no hassle, low maintenance jewelry that you can wear everyday. Made with recycled silver and responsibly sourced stones, Elaine B. products - which range from necklaces and earrings to bracelets and rings - undergo handmade processes.

Personal Cooler Bag from Cool-it Caddy

Cool-it Caddy solves the problem of items in your bag melting in the hot summer sun with insulated interior and coolant packs in a fashion-forward manner. The Bella Crossbody, designed for women, features fully insulated interior including two zippered pouches with removable (freeze and go) coolant packs.

Tree Bark Necklace from Tree Trunk Arts

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Collyn DeBano, the mastermind (and also the designer/maker) behind Tree Trunk Arts, incorporates nature in all her creation by using the actual plant in the process. Her collection features leaves, seeds, stones, twigs, and tree barks, like this gorgeous necklace made with bark collected from cabin fire wood piles and fallen trees. Each piece of bark is then cast in bronze or sterling silver to produce a truly one-of-a-kind artwork.

Fish Earring from Fail

With the mission of providing quality, handmade jewelry at accessible price points, failspecializes in pieces that are delicately handcrafted in 14K gold-fill, sterling silver, or brass. A perfect modern alternative to the hoop, the classic Fish earrings boasts a casual vibe and unique design. These delicate threader earrings feature 14K gold-fill shaped into a continuous, open hoop for an effortless look. With understated elegance, these artistic alternatives are the perfect addition to a minimal collection.

Artisan Backpack from Stash

Specializing in handmade, high-quality leather goods, Stash emphasizes mindful over mass production. The result are products that focus on details - from hand-cutting to the final stitch and rivet. The artisan backpack, sized for daily use, features a subtle organic flap that denotes production time spent to place and handcut. The backpack has fully adjustable straps and front closure with quick-carry loop and side snaps to adjust to your unique load.

Gem Water Bottle from Gem-Water.com

The use of gems to vitalize water is a traditional art dating from ancient Greece and practiced for millennia. Recently, this age old tradition has been rediscovered and tailored for the modern world. VitaJuwel places gemstones - which have the unique ability to store energy - in drinking water. Each Gem Water Bottle incorporates a sealed glass gempod or vial filled with a unique gemstone blend, providing a convenient and hygienic way to transform everyday tap, filtered, or bottled water into gem-water in just 7-10 minutes. The unique gem blends are designed to transform your water and support your mind, body, and spirit.

Mosaic Shoulder Bag from Helping Hand Partners

Helping Hand Partners is a mission-driven company that connects you with established social enterprises and fair trade organizations that manufacture unique, high-quality goods with the sole goal of helping people earn a living and feeding their families. The edgy, mosaic leather bag is both fashion-forward and functional, and can be worn as a shoulder bag or clutch.

Calm Body Oil from The Good Hippie

The calm body oil from The Good Hippie combines a deeply nourishing blend of pure botanical oils and skin-loving, peacefully aromatic essential oils to create concentrated hydration, moisture, glowing skin, and profound protection. Unlike traditional lotions and creams that simply "sit" on top of your skin, the oils are readily absorbed into the skin and form a natural barrier to lock in moisture while protecting your skin from external irritants.

The King Collection from K. Hall Studio

A design collaboration between K. Hall Studio and Meghan King Edmonds of The Real Housewives of Orange County, the new line of fragranced products depict style, grace and sophistication. The King Collection by K. Hall Studio includes four beautiful fragrances for the home and bath.

Travel Wallet from Carro

A design and manufacturer lab specializing in fashion accessories, Carro produces a range of products from technology sleeves to urban backpacks, all made of non-conventional materials. All products are created from materials like shade cloth, sackcloth, agro fabrics, industrial leftovers, reused tailor trade, vintage cloth, among others textiles.

Portable Razor from Sphynx

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Now you can shave on-the-go with Sphynx, an innovative portable razor. Sphynx is perfect for missed spots and touch-ups no matter where you are. Each compact Sphynx Razor comes with a refillable water spray bottle, pre-shave moisturizing bar, and two razor blade.

Glitter Journal from WAFF

Let your creativity go wile with these journals and diaries from WAFF. Inspired from the grid of a waffle, the WAFF journals promote creativity for all and support early stages of learning with educational play. Customize your journal by spelling out words, creating pixelated art, and even forming math equations.