The Albany Wine and Dine for the Arts Festival

January 17-19, 2013

22013 Festival Events
All events are held at the Hotel Albany unless otherwise noted.

{ Thursday, January 17th }
Mayor Jennings' Opening Celebration at City Hall

Location: City Hall
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Presented by: The Business Review and Angelo's 677 Prime

Join Mayor Gerald D. Jennings and the Festival Board of Directors as we kick off the 4th Annual Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival: Wine & Dine for the Arts. This elegant cocktail reception features hors d'oeuvres by Mazzone Hospitality, wine by Sonoma Cutrer and champagne from Korbel. Mingle with the directors of Albany's Arts Organizations, Festival Sponsors and Chefs at this fantastic networking event.
$100


{ Friday, January 18th }
Grand Tasting

Time: 4pm-8pm

50 Innovative Chefs & Restuarants (between the 2 tasting days)

250 Global Wines, Spirts,and Beers for Sampling

Educational Food, Wine & Spirit Seminars

$60


Rising Star Chef Pavilion

Presented by: timesunion.com


The 2013 Class of Rising Star Chefs will be featured in our Rising Star Chef Pavilion. Come see what the Capital Region's brightest new culinary stars are cooking!

Chef stations to be paired with boutique wines.

VIP Reception & Book Signing with Suvir Saran

Location: Hotel Albany
Time: 7-8:30pm

Presented by: New Country Lexus of Latham


Meet Celebrity Chef Suvir Saran at our VIP reception & Book Signing. You will receive an personalized autographed copy of Chef Suvir's newest cookbook, American Masala while mingling with some of the Festival's top supporters, Executives from the Arts Beneficiaries and the Festival Board of Directors....and of course, Chef Suvir Saran himself!



Lexus owners will receive a discount on admission to this event. Please contact New Country Lexus of Latham for more information.

Slider Slam

Time: 8pm-11pm

Presented by: Metroland
Beef Sponsor: Kilcoyne Farms

Ten Chefs competing for best sliders in People's and Judges' Choice Awards

Craft Beer Pairings by Brewery Ommegang

Wine & Spirits ppresented by Empire Merchants North

Music & Dancing

$35


{ Saturday, January 19th }
Barista Albany

Location: Hotel Albany
Time: 11am - 12:30pm

Presented by: UNIC-USA and Chris' Coffee Service


Watch the Capital Region's top coffee houses in a classic throwdown for bragging rights as Albany's Best Barista!

Grand Tasting

Time: 12pm-4pm

50 Innovative Chefs & Restuarants (between the 2 tasting days)

250 Global Wines, Spirts,and Beers for Sampling

Educational Food, Wine & Spirit Seminars

$60


Rising Star Chef Pavilion

Presented by: timesunion.com


The 2013 Class of Rising Star Chefs will be featured in our Rising Star Chef Pavilion. Come see what the Capital Region's brightest new culinary stars are cooking!

Chef stations to be paired with boutique wines.

Adirondack Appliance Signature Chef Invitational

Time: 1pm-3:30pm

The Adirondack Appliance Signature Chef Invitational has been created to provide diversity among and opportunity for Capital Region Executive Chefs to compete for a place on the 2014 Signature Chef Team. These Chefs will compete LIVE during the Saturday Grand Tasting in mystery basket style competition and also showcase their exceptional food in the Grand Tastings in the exhibit area!

Grand Gala Reception & 6 Course Dinner

Time: 6pm Reception, 7pm Dinner

Gala Reception Presented by: CDPHP
Gala Dinner Presented by: WNYT Newschannel 13


A six course Culinary Masterpiece created by our 2013 Signature Chef Team to present "Medici's Feast" paired with exciting wines from Empire Merchants North.

Medici’s Feast


Passed Hors' d'oeuvres:

Chef Jonathan Crean
Crostini with Caponata, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, onion, squash

Rock Shrimp Croquette with Cajun Remoulade

Chinese Fried Wonton with Buffalo Chicken



Action Station:

Chef Mark Graham
Hunter's Rabbit with Creamy Polenta



Action Station:

Chefs Yono Purnomo & Jim Rua
Cinghiale Fabulously Stuffed Peppers Wild Boar Bolognese Escarole with Spicy Sausage