Greenwich Wine + Food Offers Multi-Venue Showcase

Greenwich Wine + Food (GWF), presented by Serendipity magazine, returned to Fairfield County after a three-year hiatus on Oct. 1-14. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the multiday, multi-venue event featured a gala and one-of-a-kind events. The GWF 10th Anniversary Celebrity Chef Gala, presented by Coterie on Oct. 7, honored legendary Chef Jacques Pépin. Guests enjoyed a VIP meet-and-greet reception with Pépin and other acclaimed chefs, along with an elegant, four-course seated dinner prepared by renowned local cuisiniers paired with fine wines while mingling among the personalities. Guests enjoyed additional GWF events such as a Whiskey & Food Pairing Dinner featuring Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey at Gabriele’s of Westport on Oct. 3; the Prohibition Pairing, featuring spirits from SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers on Oct. 6; and the Champagne and Chocolate Master Class at BE Chocolat in Fairfield on Oct. 6, featuring French Laurent-Perrier Champagnes paired with chocolate from BE Chocolat, among the offerings and more. Proceeds from the week benefited charitable organizations The Jacques Pépin Foundation and Wholesome Wave. The anniversary celebration will continue in March 2023 with The Big Easy, a fête featuring the flavors and music of New Orleans, at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.

: The Greenwich Wine + Food (GWF) festival returned to Fairfield County after a three-year hiatus on Oct. 1-14.

: The crowd at the opening GWF festival concert featuring Big Head Todd and the Monsters, among entertainers.

: Cocktails crafted for guests during the opening day concert.

: Co-beneficiaries Chefs Michel Nischan and Jacques Pépin at the GWF 10th Anniversary Celebrity Chef Gala on Oct. 7.

: The wine course at the opening day event.

: Rob Burnett, Event Emcee and Chef Jacques Pépin.

: Pépin was honored for his charitable efforts by Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz. Michel Nischan, Jacques Pépin, Claudine Pépin, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Suni Unger.

: Guests enjoying the GWF 10th Anniversary Celebrity Chef Gala on Oct. 7.

: Laurent-Perrier Champagnes were featured at a chocolate and Champagne pairing at BE Chocolat in Fairfield, including Harmony, Demi-Sec, Ultra Brut, Cuvée Brut and Cuvée Rosé.

: Benoit Racquet, Co-owner and Master Chocolatier, BE Chocolat; Sylvie Fortin, Co-owner, BE Chocolat; Ginger Richardson, PR, Marketing, Events, BE Chocolat; and Franck Girard, Tri-State Regional Manager, Laurent-Perrier.