MV Food & Wine Festival 2009 |
October 16 - 18
A Celebration of Sea, Farm and Vine
This October 16 -18, Bravo Top Chef and Season Five Finalist, Stefan Richter will headline the 3rd Annual Martha's Vineyard Food and Wine Festival in Edgartown. This year's Fall Harvest celebration will host celebrity chefs, vintners and food experts from on-Island and off, each one eager to work their culinary magic on the best locally sourced fresh seafood, produce and meats. Come and enjoy a fabulous Fall weekend of wine tastings, food seminars, cooking demos and Grand Tastings set amidst a charming seaside village at a beautiful time of year on Martha's Vineyard. You won't want to miss one delicious minute!
Make the most of the Festival by planning ahead. For more details and to order discounted advance tickets visit www.mvfoodandwine.com.
MVOL.com general manager Dawn Bellante-Holand will be introducing Chef/Owner Andy Husbands, of Tremont 647 & Sister Sorel fame and Author of "The Fearless Chef" at 2 pm at the Atlantic restaurant on Saturday, October 17th for' What Does A Tomato Taste Like?'
At this seminar, "Fearless Chef" Andy Husbands will share tips on creating boldly flavored American cuisine, with inventive global influences. His commitment to locally grown ingredients is reflected in his restaurant's menu, rewritten bi-monthly to showcase the freshest ingredients available. Chef Husbands will provide guests with a down-to-earth approach to cooking fantastic, daring meals. Tickets are $35 and available at the door |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
5:30 - 7:30 pm - Opening Cocktail Reception, Martha's Vineyard Museum, Edgartown
Celebrity chefs Stefan Richter and Andy Husbands will conduct cooking demonstrations while guests savor two flavorful dishes plus a refreshing fall salad. Festival Emcee Dan Michaud of Ruby Wines will pour and discuss complementary wines. Proceeds benefit MV Museum. $85 advance / $95 at the door
7 pm - Duckhorn Wine Dinner, Atria, 137 Main St., Edgartown. $187.50 all inclusive. Call for reservations 508-627-5850.
7:30 pm - Liberty School Wine Dinner, The Grill on Main, 227 Upper Main St., Edgartown. $99 all inclusive. Call for reservations 508-627-8344.
8 pm - Wine Dinner at l'etoile, 22 North Water St., Edgartown. $165 all inclusive. Call for reservations 508-627-5187. Make it a great night with an overnight stay at The Fallon, located above l'etoile, starting at $495 plus tax - includes 2 tickets to l'etoile's Wine Dinner on Friday night. Click for more details on the Friday night wine dinners.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
11am & 12 pm - Oyster Flats Tours
Take a boat tour of the Oyster Flats with Sweet Petites Owner Jack Blake. A magical Vineyard experience! The 11am tour is followed by a tasting of oysters with six aromatic white wines at The Field Club, led by Dan Michaud of Ruby Wines. $60 / $20.
12 pm - 2pm - Food Seminars & Tastings, locations throughout Edgartown
Participate in a cornucopia of seminars and cooking demonstrations led by food experts and celebrity chefs. See website for details www.mvfoodandwine.com.
2 pm - 5 pm - Grand Tasting, MV Museum, Edgartown
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum will host the Grand Tasting. Distinguished island chefs, including Kevin Crowell of Detente, Christian Thornton of Atria, Anthony Saccoccia of The Grill on Main and Levon Wallace of Water Street will demonstrate dishes prepared with local, in-season produce, meats, and seafood, highlighting each chef’s distinctive style. Noted vintners will pour tastings and discuss their winery's philosophy with guests. Bravo Top Chef, Stefan Richter will demonstrate culinary tips and tricks plus guest celebrities and acclaimed cookbook authors, will conduct book signings.
$50 advance / $75 at the door
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7:30 pm - Spanish Wine Dinner at Harbor View Hotel
Exceptional cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients combined with attentive service and a stunning waterview location make the Harbor View Hotel a shining star of Vineyard dining. Executive Chef Levon Wallace has created a tasting menu featuring a bounty of native island produce, and meats & poultry from local, sustainable purveyors including Allen Farm, Morning Glory Farm and Whippoorwill Farm. Ruby Wines will complement his menu with special Spanish vintages.
$99 includes tax & gratuity.
Make your weekend even more special with a stay at the Harbor View Hotel located in the very heart of Edgartown. Their Food and Wine Festival package includes the 3-course wine dinner above, plus two-night accomodations in the recently renovated Governor Mayhew Building.
$310 per night, based on double occupancy, two night minimum required. (tax & gratuity not included)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Wind down the weekend and enjoy a leisurely Sunday Brunch at the Harbor View Hotel's Water Street restaurant or a Champagne Brunch at Detente in Edgartown. Call restaurants for details and reservations:
Water Street 508-627-3761
Detente 508-627-8810
Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival will be held October 16-18 at locations throughout Edgartown. Visit their website to find out who's cooking, speaking, and waiting to delight your palate and intrigue your culinary imagination. For a schedule of events, seminar descriptions, tickets, and other information, please visit: www.mvfoodandwine.com
