NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Marriott Hotels
& Resorts and Time Inc.'s (NYSE: TIME) FOOD & WINE are
pleased to announce the inaugural Venice Food & Wine Festival
from May 3-6, 2018, hosted by FOOD
& WINE Editor in Chief Hunter
Lewis.
This exclusive three-day weekend will take place at JW Marriott
Venice Resort & Spa, located on the private island of Isola
delle Rose. A short boat ride from Venice's historic St. Mark's Square, the event
will feature immersive epicurean experiences showcasing the finest
of Italian cuisine and wine and spirits, with a focus on the local
Veneto tradition and the magnetism
of the Venetian islands. Venice Food & Wine will bring together
known faces of Italian cuisine and enthusiastic epicureans, and
will feature cooking demos, tasting experiences, and culinary
focused events. Guests will also experience personal access to
internationally-celebrated chefs and wine and spirits experts
including:
- Michelin-starred chef Giancarlo Perbellini and chef
Federico Belluco of JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa's
Michelin-starred Dopolavoro restaurant
- James Beard Award-winning
celebrity chef, author, restaurateur and 2004 FOOD & WINE Best
New Chef Scott
Conant
- 2002 FOOD & WINE Best New Chef and James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur
Fabio Trabocchi
- James Beard Award-winning chef
Jonathan Waxman
- James Beard Award-winning chef
Melissa Kelly
- Co-owner and beverage director of Spirited Award-winning 2017
Best American Cocktail Bar Columbia Room and 2016 FOOD & WINE
Best New Mixologist JP Fetherston
- Wine expert Anthony
Giglio
- FOOD & WINE's Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle
"Steeped in rich culinary history and splendor, JW Marriott
Venice and the magical city of water is the ideal setting for this
exclusive event in partnership with FOOD & WINE," said
Mitzi Gaskins, Global Brand Leader,
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and The Luxury Collection.
"Venice Food & Wine will highlight internationally-acclaimed
chefs and culinary talents who have played a key role in defining
modern Italian cuisine."
"By bringing the Food & Wine Festival to Venice we are sharing a truly immersive
experience with attendees and an opportunity that allows them to
learn about Italian cuisine while experiencing one of the country's
most storied cities," said Lewis. "With its secluded location and
culinary legacy, JW Marriott is the perfect place to bring this
event to life."
JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa's on-property Sapori Cooking
Academy will also feature enriching experiences throughout the
three-day festival, led by notable culinary personalities including
FOOD & WINE Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle and wine expert Anthony Giglio, among others. A rich roster of
chef talent will also lead interactive and immersive master classes
in the food culture of Venice.
Tickets to the Venice Food & Wine Festival go on sale to the
general public on January
2nd, 2018. More information can be found by
visiting www.jwvenicefoodandwine.com.
About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio
and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort
locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to
sophisticated, self-assured travelers seeking The JW Treatment™ –
the brand's philosophy that true luxury is created by people who
are passionate about what they do. JW hotels offer crafted
experiences that bring to life the brand's commitment to highly
choreographed, anticipatory service and modern residential design,
allowing guests to pursue their passions and leave even more
fulfilled than when they arrived. Today there are more than 80 JW
Marriott hotels in nearly 30 countries and territories. JW Marriott
is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty
program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton
Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred
Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status
matching and unlimited points transfer. Visit JW
Marriott online, and
on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
About FOOD & WINE
FOOD & WINE is the
ultimate authority on the best of what's new in food, drink,
travel, design & entertaining. Our insider intelligence can be
found in every issue of the magazine, on foodandwine.com, across
our social media platforms and at events like the world-famous FOOD
& WINE Classic in Aspen. No
matter what the medium, FOOD & WINE is the go-to-guide for
adventurous epicureans, and a leader in our category.
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