Event

The Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite is the ultimate New York City culinary showcase.  The Grand Tasting features some of the best restaurants in the city alongside world-renowned makers of wines and spirits in the Southern Wine & Spirits of New York portfolio. Enjoy signature recipes, wine and spirits samples and tempting treats as you stroll along Pier 54 and overlook the Hudson River. Savor delicious samples of award-winning ShopRite brand culinary treats from the area’s leading supermarket and stop by sponsors’ areas to experience their latest products and finest wares. Every guest will receive a complimentary Waterford Crystal glass.

Participating Restaurants:

• Aspen Social Club: Adam Ross, www.aspensocialclub.com
• Benjamin Steakhouse: Arturo McLeod, www.benjaminsteakhouse.com
• Betel: Adam Woodfield, www.betelnyc.com
• Bistrot Bagatelle: Nicolas Cantrel, www.bistrotbagatelle.com
• BLT Prime: Chris Leahy, www.bltprime.com
  
• Commerce: Harold Moore, www.commercerestaurant.com
• Ed’s Lobster Bar: Ed McFarland, www.lobsterbarnyc.com
• Flex Mussels: David Regueiro, www.flexmussels.com
• Gabbana: Ricardo Cardona www.gabbanany.com
• ilili: Philippe Massoud, www.ililinyc.com
• Juliet: Mario Tolentino, www.julietsupperclub.com
• landmarc: Marc Murphy, www.landmarc-restaurant.com
• macbar: Michael Ferraro, www.macbar.net
• Neely’s Pig Parlor
• New Leaf Restaurant & Bar: Scott Campbell, www.newleafrestaurant.com
• Nuela: Adam Schop
• Num Pang Sandwich Shop: Ratha Chaupoly www.numpangnyc.com
• The Oak Room: Eric Hara, www.oakroomny.com
• Ofrenda Cocina Mexicana: Luis Arce Mota, www.ofrendanyc.com
• Pranna: Keith Kornfeld, www.prannarestaurant.com
• Print: Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez and Charles Rodriguez, www.printrestaurant.com
• Rabbit in the Moon: Joshua Elliot, www.rabbitinthemoonny.com
• reBar: Jeremy Leech, www.rebarnyc.com
• Stuzzicheria: Mike Franzetti, www.stuzzicherianyc.com
• The Sunburnt Calf: Heathe St. Claire, www.thesunburntcow.com
• Testaccio Ristorante: Ivan Beacco www.testacciony.com
• Tulsi: Hemant Mathur (opening Fall 2010)
• Vai Restaurant & Winebar: Vincent Chirico www.vairestaurant.com
• The Vanderbilt: Saul Bolton, www.thevanderbilt.com
• Villa Pacri: Daniele Sicuranza and Fabio Trabocchi, www.villapacri.com

Participating Exhibitors

• Bao Beverage’s Fresh Kombucha, www.drinkbao.com
• Barbados Tourism, www.visitbarbados.org
• Cabot Creamery Cooperative, www.cabotcheese.coop
• Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, www.caymanislands.ky
• DelGrosso Foods, Inc., www.delgrossos.com
• FoodShouldTasteGood, www.foodshouldtastegood.com
• Great Performances, www.greatperformances.com
• Green and Black's, www.greenandblacks.com/us
• Kerrygold Cheeses and Butters Imported from Ireland, www.kerrygold.com/usa
• La Tourangelle, Inc., www.latourangelle.com
• Le Grand, www.maisonlegrand.com
• Lindt Chocolate www.lindt.com
  
• Mighty Leaf Tea, www.mightyleaf.com
  
• Pure Dark, www.puredark.com
• Pure Via^TM, www.purevia.com
• Tonnino Tuna, www.tonninotuna.com