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NYCWFF 2025 Brings More Than 35,000 Guests to the Seaport for Five Days of World-Class Food, Drink, and Celebrities

  • The 18th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival took place October 15–19, 2025, at the Seaport with over 35,000 attendees.
  • The event featured more than 300 chefs & culinary personalities across signature events, interactive tastings, & intimate dinners.
  • 100% of net proceeds supported the Event Zero Foundation & the James Beard Foundation, contributing to a total of $15 million raised over 17 years.
  • The festival kicked off with "A Taste of the Tin Building," hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten & Gregory Gourdet.
  • The Asian Night Market, co-hosted by Padma Lakshmi & Jean-Georges Vongerichten, featured international street food & live music by Hudson Horns.
  • The Blue Moon Burger Bash 2.0, hosted by Brooklyn Peltz Beckham & Rachael Ray, awarded "Skinny Louie" the Mike's Amazing Award & Pat LaFrieda Judges Award, while "El Sazon RD" won the People's Choice Award.
  • The Grand Tasting included daytime & nighttime sessions featuring culinary icons like Sofia Vergara, Alex Guarnaschelli, & Andrew Zimmern.
  • "Grand Tasting After Dark," hosted by Bobby Flay & Brooke Williamson, offered culinary demos & specialty cocktails.
  • Sunday activities included "Catch of the Day" at the historic Fulton Fish Market site & the "Sunday Supper" hosted by @the_pastaqueen & Lil Mo Mozzarella.
  • Joe Isidori of Arthur & Sons won the Peroni People's Choice Award at the Sunday Supper.
  • Additional highlights included FoodieCon® with over 20 creators, Caviar, Champagne & Cocktails Happy Hour, & Patrón Tequila's Tacos & Tequila.
  • The festival featured master classes & over 30 intimate dinners with acclaimed chefs such as José Andrés, Alain Ducasse, & Daniel Boulud.
  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits served as the exclusive provider of wine & spirits.
  • The festival will return to the Seaport from October 14–18, 2026.