Packages vary by hotel property and include:

NOWFE 101:

The Astor Crowne Plaza

Must call (888)696-4806 for reservations

$101 total, plus tax

• One-night stay in deluxe accommodations
• Valet parking for one vehicle

(below upgrade with tickets, $362 total, plus tax)

• Two-night stay in newly renovated guest accommodations
• Valet parking for one vehicle
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting

A Taste of Royal Street Shopping:

Hotel Monteleone

$516 total, tax included

• Two-night stay in preferred room accommodations
• Welcome cocktails for two in the historic Carousel Bar
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 10% discount off list price at M.S. Rau Antiques

Wine, Dine & Unwind:

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

$1729 total, plus tax (valid May 27 – 30, 2010)

Package dates: May 27 – May 30

• Three-night stay in club level accommodations
• Two tickets to the Vintner Dinner at MBistro
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting
• A couples Warm Stone Massage in The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Sip & Savor:

The Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans

$359 total, plus tax

(price valid May 27 – June 1, 2010)

• One-night stay in a luxurious king suite
• Welcome cocktails for two in the historic Sazerac Bar
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting

Wine & Food Connoisseur:

Windsor Court Hotel

$399 total, plus tax

upgrade to full suite for $429 total, plus tax

(Reference code “NOWFE”)

• One-night stay in a deluxe guest room
• Dinner for two at The Grill Room
• Two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine in the Polo Lounge
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting

Hotel package reservations may be made at www.nowfe.com/hotel. Additional nights may be reserved based on availability, and prices are set at the discretion of the individual hotel.

All individual NOWFE event tickets are also available for purchase at www.nowfe.com.

New Orleans ranks number one in ten categories in Travel + Leisure’s “America’s Favorite Cities” survey and NOWFE plays a big part in that, being named a “perennial ‘Top Ten’ Wine and Food festival” in Wine Enthusiast. The five-day wine and food extravaganza takes place throughout the city, showcasing more than just restaurants and hotels. Guests will find themselves sipping and tasting in antique shops, on the quaint streets, and on the floor of the Louisiana Superdome, home to the Super Bowl bound NFC Champs, the New Orleans Saints.

Each hotel package is based upon availability and subject to change. For more about the packages and complete information about New Orleans Wine & Food Experience visit www.nowfe.com.

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a non-profit organization. Over it’s 19-year history, the Board of the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has dispersed over a million dollars in donations to support various local programs and foundations. New Orleans Wine & Food Experience 2010 will be held May 25-29, 2010. For additional press information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, egoliwas@bellsouth.net or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com.

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New Orleans, Louisiana - Plans are underway for the 2010 New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE), in the city that ranks number one in ten categories in Travel + Leisure’s “America’s Favorite Cities” survey. NOWFE, which also garners its own high rankings as a “perennial ‘Top Ten” Wine and Food festival,” as noted in Wine Enthusiast, features over 175 wineries and more than 75 celebrated restaurants. The 5-day event, which has raised nearly $1,000,000 for local charities, will take place May 25 – 29, 2010 in various locations throughout historic New Orleans.

“No other city can offer the rich history, beautiful landscape and architecture, eclectic art, and diverse music scene-not to mention some of the best cuisine in the country-along side one-thousand different vintages,” says Octavio Mantilla, NOWFE President. “Our events take place right in the heart of the city, where guests can enjoy the wine and food, while partaking in shopping, live entertainment, French Quarter revelry or just one-of-a-kind people-watching.” Some of New Orleans most famous landmarks will serve as backdrop to the 2010 event. More than 30 of New Orleans most talked about restaurants will host Wine Dinners on Wednesday, May 26; the popular Royal Street Stroll will take place on Thursday, May 27, while the Louisiana Superdome will serve as the home of the Grand Tastings on Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29.

“Each year NOWFE adds new programs, seminars and events to the schedule,” states Joyce Godbold, NOWFE Executive Director. “We try to keep the seminars fresh, relevant and exciting.” This year’s seminars will include: “The Craft of Curing,” a lesson on the intricacies of curing meats; a look at the bounty of Gulf seafood at “Gone Gulfing,” “Let them Eat Cake” will showcase dessert wines and their accompaniments, “Romancing the Rhone,” will explore Rhone varietals, and a special champagne & sushi seminar, “Bursting the Bubble.”

“New Orleans just gives you a good feeling, and NOWFE really uncorks that sentiment,” adds Mantilla. “We invite everyone to come and be immersed in the feeling that is New Orleans.”

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a non-profit organization. The Board of the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience donates 100% of the events’ profit to support their programs and foundations. Proceeds from the 2009 event benefited University of New Orleans School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism, the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s ProStart Program, The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Delgado Community College Culinary Arts Program, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, Girls First, Cancer Crusaders, Animal Rescue of New Orleans, Coach Sean Payton’s Play It Forward Foundation and Fore! Kids Foundation.

NOWFE 2010 will be held May 25 – 29, 2010. For additional press information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, egoliwas@bellsouth.net or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com.

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience 2010 Executive Committee:
Octavio Mantilla – President (Besh Restaurant Group)
Kevin Kimball – Vice President (Camelot Club)
Kavin Sherwood – Treasurer (Glazer Companies of Louisiana)
Mary Beth Romig – Secretary (New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Greg Reggio – 2009 President (Zea and Semolina Restaurants)

New Board Members Include:
Mary Grace Rome – (Community Leader)
Mark Wilson – (The Roosevelt Hotel)

Octavio Mantilla notes, “As president of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, I look forward to working with the team of board members and officers who will shape the future of our event. These industry leaders bring a great deal of talent and insight to the table, and allow us to strengthen as we move forward.”

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a non-profit organization. The Board of the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced that ten local organizations have received donations totaling $125,000 to support their programs and foundations. Proceeds from the 2008 event benefited the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s ProStart Program, The University of New Orleans School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism, The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Delgado Community College Culinary Arts Program, New Orleans Firefighter House Fund, Sean Payton’s Play It Forward, Girls First, Cancer Crusaders, Animal Rescue New Orleans, and Fore! Kids.

The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, a multi-day event, features culinary seminars, demonstrations, vintner dinners, and wine tastings presented by leaders in the New Orleans and national wine and food community. For downloadable images and more information please visit www.nowfe.com.

NOWFE 2010 will be held May 26 – 29, 2010. For additional press information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, egoliwas@bellsouth.net or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com.

FRIDAY CULINARY AWARD WINNERS:
BEST OF SHOW – 5FIFTY5
Lobster Gazpacho & Redfish with Jumbo Crab Mache Salad

BEST OF SHOW: PRESENTATION
MELANGE RESTAURANT
Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Sugar Cane Jus

SOUP, STEWS AND GUMBOS:
GOLD MEDAL – ANNADELE’S PLANTATION Turtle Soup

SILVER – JUBAN’S RESTAURANT
Purple Hull Pea Soup with Mustard Greens & Chorizo Sausage

VEGETARIAN AND
LAGNIAPPE: Sponsored by Capitol City Produce
GOLD MEDAL – CHEF GUS MARTIN
Crawfish and Goat Cheese Crepes – Muriel’s Jackson Square

SILVER- WOLFE’S IN THE WAREHOUSE
Venison Terrine with Peppadew Jelly

MEAT AND POULTRY: (Sponsored by Provimi Foods)
GOLD MEDAL – PALACE CAFÉ
Bourbon Braised Pork Belly over a Salad of Blueberry, Crispy Sweet Potato, Gorgonzola & House-Made Bacon

SILVER MEDAL – COMMANDER’S PALACE
Tabasco Lacquered Pork Belly with Crispy Cracklin’ & Roasted
Jalapeno – Goat Cheese Stone Ground Grits

SEAFOOD: (Sponsored by Harlon’s Seafood)
GOLD – THE PELICAN CLUB
Crab and Crawfish Cakes with Shrimp Cole Slaw, Grape Tomatoes and Chipotle Remoulade

SILVER MEDAL – BACCO
Crawfish Salad, Creole Tomatoes & Grilled Vidalia Onions
with Spicy Vinaigrette

DESSERT
GOLD MEDAL – MELANGE RESTAURANT
Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Sugar Cane Jus

SILVER MEDAL – BROUSSARD’S RESTAURANT
Crepes Broussard Flambe

SATURDAY CULINARY AWARD WINNERS:
BEST OF SHOW (presentation and dish):
THE RIB ROOM
Creme Brulee of Foie-Gras, Fleur de Sel,
Braised Wagyu & Micro Herb Salad

SOUP, STEWS AND GUMBOS:
GOLD MEDAL – TOP CHEF JAMIE LAUREN
Scallop, Clam & Gulf Shrimp Chowder with
Smoked Bacon and Potatoes

SILVER MEDAL – TOP CHEF HOSEA ROSENBERG Poached Gulf Shrimp with Cucumber-Avocado Soup,
Lime & Chile

VEGETARIAN AND
LAGNIAPPE: Sponsored by Capitol City Produce
GOLD MEDAL – MR. B’S BISTRO
Jumbo Lump Crabcake with Ravigote Sauce

MEAT AND POULTRY: (Sponsored by Provimi Foods)
GOLD MEDAL – ZOE RESTAURANT Cochon Duet: Roasted Ponchatoula Parish Boudin Blanc & Pork Tenderloin with fingerling & Lardon Hash, Sauteed Mustard Greens, and apricot and Sweet Potato Jus.

SILVER MEDAL – BAYONA
Pork Belly with Gingered Peaches and Pepper Jelly

SEAFOOD: (Sponsored by Harlon’s Seafood)
GOLD MEDAL – TOP CHEF JEFF MCINNIS
Kaitifi Fried Gulf Shrimp and Succotash with Preserved Lemon and Fava Bean Puree, Crispy Country Ham and Grilled Corn

SILVER MEDAL – THE BOMBAY CLUB
Pan Seared Maine Diver Scallops

DESSERT:
GOLD MEDAL – NEW ORLEANS ICE CREAM COMPANY Selection of Ice Creams

SILVER MEDAL – FOOD NETWORK REGGIE SOUTHERLAND Pecan Bread Pudding
with Brandy Peach Compote

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a non-profit organization. The Board of the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced that ten local organizations have received donations totaling $125,000 to support their programs and foundations. Proceeds from the 2008 event benefited the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s ProStart Program, The University of New Orleans School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism, The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Delgado Community College Culinary Arts Program, New Orleans Firefighter House Fund, Sean Payton’s Play It Forward, Girls First, Cancer Crusaders, Animal Rescue New Orleans, and Fore! Kids. NOWFE 2009 will be held May 19 – 23, 2009. For additional press information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, egoliwas@bellsouth.net or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com.

WHAT: Grammy Award winning recording artist Anders Osborne will perform live in the Louisiana Superdome as an exciting addition to the 2009 New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Grand Tasting on Friday, May 22, 2009 and Local Favorite Bonerama will perform on Saturday, May 23, 2009. There will also be a Mardi Gras Parade Featuring Six Bacchus Floats, New Orleans High School Marching Band and the Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians kicking off both concerts.

In addition, several South Louisiana bands, playing jazz, brass Cajun and Doo-Wop, will entertain guests on Thursday, May 21, 2009 along the Royal Street Stroll sponsored by Rouse’s, including: Margie Perez, 19th St. Red, TBC Brass Band, Brad Stauffer Brass Band, Gypsy Swing Band of New Orleans, and Jay Ray & Gee

“NOWFE is a feast for all the senses,” states Joyce Godbold, NOWFE Executive Director. “This year we are taking our music to a new level by incorporating some of New Orleans’ most talented musicians into our line-up, complementing the senses of taste, smell and sight with a whole new sound experience. It not only enhances our programming, but it demonstrates our vision to provide the most complete experience for the attendees.”

WHEN: ROYAL STREET STROLL sponsored by Rouse’s
Thursday, May 21 – 5:30PM to 8:30PM
200 block to 900 block of Royal Street

GRAND TASTINGS
Friday, May 22, 2009
Grand Tasting 5:00 – 8:00pm
Concert – 8:00 PM
Anders Osborne with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and Kirk Joseph
Louisiana Superdome on the “New Orleans Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Stage”

Saturday, May 23, 2009
Grand Tasting 1:00 – 4:00pm
Concert – 4:00 PM
Bonerama
Louisiana Superdome on the “New Orleans Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Stage”

WHO: Anders Osborne with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and Kirk Joseph
Bonerama
The Gypsy Swing Band of New Orleans
Margie Perez
Jay Ray & Gee
TBC Brass Band
Bradley Brass Band
Tout Les Soir Cajun Band

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a non-profit organization. In 2008 the Board of the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience dispersed donations totaling $125,000 to support their programs and foundations. Proceeds from the 2009 event will benefit the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s ProStart School-to-Career Program, The University of New Orleans School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism, The John Folse Culinary Institute, Delgado Community College School of Culinary Arts, Cancer Crusaders, Girls First, Animal Rescue of New Orleans, Coach Sean Payton’s Play It Forward Foundation, Fore!Kids Foundation and New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts Culinary School.

NOWFE 2009 will be held May 19 – 23, 2009. For additional press information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, egoliwas@bellsouth.net or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com.

“Wine is the heart of NOWFE, and food is the pulse,” states Joyce Godbold, NOWFE Executive Director. “Our ever-popular wine and food seminars are what NOWFE is all about- showcasing our acclaimed local chefs while creating exciting discussions about the latest trends in the wine world.” On Wednesday, May 20th over 30 chefs from some of New Orleans most celebrated restaurants will create 5 course dinners paired with many of the world’s best wines at wine dinners around the New Orleans area (for a full listing of participating restaurants and wineries please visit (www.nowfe.com) followed by the newest event, FEASTiVAL – featuring wine notables and celebrity chefs on Thursday, May 21st. The Grand Tastings (Friday, May 22nd & Saturday, May 23rd), featuring 75 New Orleans restaurants and over 1000 vintages, will bring the extravaganza to a close. Specialized and intimate wine and food seminars will take place throughout the week, as well.

Featured food seminars include (for a full listing please visit www.nowfe.com):

Pastry & Port Paired to Perfection: With New Orleans’ leading epicurean lady, Lorin Gaudin (Food Editor & Reporter for ABC26) at the helm, premium ports will be paired with heavenly creations from celebrated local Pastry Chefs, Kristyne Bouley (Herbsaint & Cochon), Simone Fleming (Ritz-Carlton New Orleans), Shun Li (The Windsor Court Hotel), New Orleans Ice Cream Company and Mary Sonnier (Host of “The Chef Show”.)

Table for Two, S’il Vous Plaît: Local expert foodie, Tom Fitzmorris, will explore the hot trend of Bistro French cuisine with our local Chefs Aaron Burgau (Patios), Steven McHugh (Lüke), Anton Schultis (Bistro Daisy), and Ryan Hughes (Café Degas) while you savor fantastic French wines.

Farm Fresh with Chef John Besh: John will show how to go green with ingredients that are freshly picked from his sustainable garden, and attendees will hear from leading experts on the latest in green and sustainable winemaking trends.

Featured wine seminars and special events include (for a full listing please visit www.nowfe.com):

WOW! Women on Wine: Hear from some of the world’s leading women winemakers, and experience the culinary styles of two of New Orleans’ leading ladies: renowned Chef and James Beard Award Winner, Susan Spicer (Bayona) and Food and Wine’s Top 10 Best New Chef in America for 2008, Sue Zemanick (Gautreau’s).

Bubbles & Bites: We’ll pop the cork on some fabulous Champagne, while Ian Schnoeblen, Executive Chef/Co-Owner of Iris, and one of Food and Wine’s 10 Best New Chefs in America for 2007, tempts your taste buds! Moderated by: Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman.

Party Like It’s 1999: Explore Napa Cabs from the 1999 vintage, paired with epicurean delights from legendary local restaurateur, Dickie Brennan, and the Executive Chef of Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Jack Martinez. Moderated by: Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman. “Discover Wine with Robert Mondavi” tour: Featuring wines from Robert Mondavi Private Selection and Robert Mondavi Winery portfolios, the tour provides an interactive experience that educates visitors about food, wine and entertaining. Between the essence bar and tasting stations, and the informative and friendly hosts, you’ll leave the Discover Wine experience with a greater sense of knowledge and confidence.

NOWFE’s wine seminar series will inform, inspire and challenge the palate of both the novice and expert connoisseur, with in-depth information from leading experts in the wine world. “In addition to the educational aspect of NOWFE, we strive to provide exciting and entertaining events, including VINOLA, our premium wine tasting event added two years ago,” says Godbold. Riedel will sponsor VINOLA and attendees will take home a Riedel glass as a special gift. Returning again, the Krewe of Cork-a Mardi Gras style group of wine lovers who gather to celebrate wine, food and fun-will parade during the Royal Street Stroll.

“Where else in the world are you able to taste 1000 wines, eat over 50 dishes, meet renowned winemakers and chefs, shop with a glass of wine on a world famous street, and catch beads within a few blocks of each other?” asks Greg Reggio, NOWFE President. “New Orleans has so much to offer, and NOWFE captures the essence of it all with our events, seminars and unbounded enthusiasm.”

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a non-profit organization. The Board of the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced that ten local organizations have received donations totaling $125,000 to support their programs and foundations. Proceeds from the 2008 event benefited the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s ProStart Program, The University of New Orleans School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism, The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Delgado Community College Culinary Arts Program, New Orleans Firefighter House Fund, Sean Payton’s Play It Forward, Girls First, Cancer Crusaders, Animal Rescue New Orleans, and Fore! Kids.