Grand Tasting – Photo by Crystal Springs

Tickets are on sale for the seventh annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival taking place March 20–22. This year, the Guest of Honor is David Kinch of Michelin 2-star Manresa in Los Gatos, California. 

Chef David Kinch will bring a taste of his acclaimed Manresa to New Jersey to kick-off the Festival with a dinner in Restaurant Latour on Friday, March 20. The dinner will pair Kinch and the Restaurant Latour team with cult California wine producer The Prisoner. The same evening, the resort’s renowned Wine Cellar will welcome Larry Stone, Master Sommelier and Estates Director of Quintessa, for a dinner featuring back vintages of this storied California winery paired with a menu by Crystal Springs Resort Executive Chef John Greeley.

On Saturday March 21, Kinch will sign copies of his bestselling cookbook Manresa: An Edible Reflection and also participate in the VIP section of The Grand Tasting, which will dazzle this year with Michelin-starred chefs, including Carlo Mirachi of Blanca and Roberta’s, Bryce Shuman of Betony, and Brooks Headley of Del Posto in New York, as well as Restaurant Latour.

See full events agenda here.

Proceeds benefit the James Beard Foundation. Tickets and hotel reservations can be made at www.njwinefoodfest.com  or by calling 855-391-7454.

Cheers,

Veronique