Foodies and lovers of fine wine and spirits are invited to gather for the inaugural presentation of Savor - A celebration of Wine, Food & Spirits, presented by Foxwoods® Resort Casino. The program of events takes place April 10 - 11, 2015 at the Connecticut Convention Center. Tickets are on sale now.
Savor kicks-off on Friday evening April 10 with its Grand Tasting and continues on Saturday with a second session. This two-day celebration features samplings of signature dishes from Connecticut's leading chefs alongside a seemingly endless variety of highly sought-after wines, the world's finest craft beers and superior spirits - all are included in the single cost of admission. Stroll through the impressive spread or relax in a series of spirit lounges to fully savor the experience.
The Savor Kitchen Demonstration Stage showcases culinary powerhouses throughout the weekend, including Robert Irvine, host of Restaurant: Impossible on Food Network. Chef Irvine will be joined by world-renowned vintners and other celebrities including Mary Ann Esposito, creator and host of television's longest running cooking series, Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito™ and Elizabeth Falkner, James Beard Foundation Award nominee and Iron Chef America favorite. After demonstrating their signature dishes for a live audience, our fantastic line-up of chefs will be standing by to answer questions and sign copies of their latest cookbook.
On Saturday evening April 11, luxurious style meets substance at the Savor in Style Charity Gala. Host Irvine, Esposito and Falkner, together with prominent regional chefs and widely known winemakers will present this grand walk-around affair. These culinary masters will offer their decadent creations, pairing each dish will with an exceptional wine or other beverage. This is the perfect opportunity to see artistic genius up-close!
A portion of Savor’s proceeds will be donated to charity: Savor is a proud supporter of the Robert Irvine Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that honors the men and women defending our country. The Foundation supports individual military personnel (active, retired and veterans) as well as organizations that support such individuals, including Helmets to Hardhats.
For more information, event details, featured personalities, hours and area hotels, visit SavorCT.com.
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state's premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. For more information, visit CTconventions.com.