Grand Tasting & Seminars
Presented by FLY 92.3 & B95.5
The Grand Tasting and Seminars will take place at the Albany Capital Center. Sample culinary delights from the area’s top chefs and restaurants. Experience the educational seminars, including the Highland Park Whiskey Tour. VIP tickets will include access to the Stoli Elite VIP Lounge presented by Total Events, where Hors D’oeuvres and specialty cocktails will be served. Each VIP ticket purchase also automatically enters you in an opportunity to win 1 of 5 exciting travel experiences!
Friday, January 27, 2023
4:00PM – 8:00PM
- Samplings from the region’s best chefs and restaurants
- Wine & Spirit samplings from your favorite brands featured by Empire Merchants North
- Educational Seminars, including the Highland Park Whiskey Tour
- Craft Beer Pavilion featuring New York State Breweries presented by DeCrescente Distributing Company
- Battle of the Bartenders: Negroni Competition | presented by Fords Gin & Carpano Antica Vermouth and Robert J. McNamara Financial Consultants
- Stoli VIP Lounge | presented by Total Events
“Art Throughout the Festival” Unique Pop-Up Performances & Installations | presented by ParkAlbany.com
Saturday, January 28, 2023
12:00PM – 4:00PM
- Samplings from the region’s best chefs and restaurants
- Wine & Spirit samplings from your favorite brands featured by Empire Merchants North
- Educational Seminars, including the Highland Park Whiskey Tour
- Craft Beer Pavilion featuring New York State Breweries presented by DeCrescente Distributing Company
- Battle of the Bartenders: Espresso Martini Competition | presented by Stoli Vodka & Borghetti Liqueur and Robert J. McNamara Financial Consultants
- Stoli VIP Lounge | presented by Total Events
“Art Throughout the Festival” Unique Pop-Up Performances & Installations | presented by ParkAlbany.com
Battle of the Bartender:
Negroni Competition
Albany Capital Center
Friday, January 27, 2023 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
This event is included with the Friday Grand Tasting & Seminars.
Day one of our Battle of the Bartenders has the area’s finest bartenders competing in our first ever Negroni Challenge. Utilizing Fords Gin and Carpano Antica Vermouth, contestants will craft their own unique take on this classic Italian cocktail to be evaluated by our panel of judges. Your vote matters, too! The bartender with the highest percentage of Fan Votes will earn 30 additional points to their total score.
Battle of the Bartender:
Espresso Martini Competition
Presented by Stoli Vodka & Borghetti Liqueurs and
Robert J. McNamara Financial Consultants
Albany Capital Center
Saturday, January 28, 2023 | 1:30PM – 3:30PM
This event is included with the Saturday Grand Tasting & Seminars.
Day two of our Battle of the Bartenders has the area’s finest bartenders competing in our first ever Espresso Martini Challenge. Utilizing Stoli Vodka and Borghetti Liqueurs, contestants will craft their own unique take on this cold caffeinated cocktail to be evaluated by our panel of judges. Your vote matters, too! The bartender with the highest percentage of Fan Votes will earn 30 additional points to their total score.
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Empire Merchants North is the exclusive wine and spirots sponsor of the Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival. Please drink responsibly.