MINNESOTA MONTHLY FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE ANNOUNCES NEW FEATURES AND RETURNING FAVORITES

WHAT: For 16 years, the Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience has been known as the most delicious weekend of the year. Filled with 200 fine wines, specialty beers, and gourmet cuisine exhibitors - attendees can taste the best the Twin Cities has to offer throughout the two-day event at the Minneapolis Convention Center, without stepping into a restaurant nor footing the bill.

NEW THIS YEAR:
The Sweet Spot: Attendees can feed their sweet tooth with chocolates, pastries, and cakes plus see the most unique and over-the-top cake creations at the innaugural Czar of Cakes Challenge.
The BBQ Pit: If it can be grilled, marinated, rubbed or charred, attendees can find it at the BBQ Pit and savor the aroma and tastes.

RETURNING FAVORITES:
The Local Chef Challenge: Local chefs go head-to-head in the Twin Cities ultimate cooking showdown tournament where the winner will receive $5,000 cash and $1,000 to Kitchen Window.
The Reserve: An intimate tasting of gourmet foods from Parasole restaurants and fine wines valued up to $200 per bottle (separate $20 ticket required).
The Fresh Taste Cooking Demonstrations: Twin Cities chefs show how they create delicious fare while using local and organic food products in the eco-friendly green kitchen built by the renowned Otogawa-Anschel Design Build team.
Wine Seminars: Learn from celebrated winemakers and experts on tasting different variatels from various regions around the world.

It all kicks off with Macy’s Gourmet Gathering on Thursday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Macy’s Minneapolis.

WHEN: For one weekend only:
Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 21, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Minneapolis Convention Center

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale for $65 and available at www.foodwineshow.com. All proceeds benefit Minnesota Public Radio. For more information and details, visit www.foodwineshow.com

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Greenspring Media Group, the parent company of the Minnesota Monthly Food and Wine Experience, has managed shows and events for more than 16 years, including the Luxury Home Tour; the NFL Alumni Super Bowl Home Tour; and the Loft & Condo Living Tour.  Greenspring Media Group also publishes over 14 publications including Minnesota Monthly, Midwest Home, Real Food, and Drinks.

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