Dates For 2022 Greenwich Wine + Food Announced

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Wine + Food recently announced its 10-year anniversary celebration will take place this October.

The multi-day event will feature two completely re-imagined flagship events, festivities that recreate the most memorable experiences from the past decade and more.

Beneficiaries include two national non-profit organizations with roots in Connecticut - The Jacques Pépin Foundation and Wholesome Wave.

"The time has finally come for us to pop the champagne and celebrate our 10th anniversary with some of the most extravagant experiences we’ve ever offered," said Suni Unger in a news release. Unger is the founder and CEO of Unger Media, the parent company behind Greenwich Wine + Food and Serendipity magazine.

"Our entire team is working closely this year with the culinary community in our area to recreate some of our guests’ favorite Greenwich Wine + Food experiences," Unger added. "We’re also thrilled to launch two all-new flagship events, as well as additional stand-alone, unique celebrations that will span multiple days this fall. We have so many surprises up our sleeves, I promise that there will be something for everyone at this year’s celebration!"

The celebration will kick-off Oct. 1 with “The Big Easy,” honoring the sights, sounds and flavors of New Orleans. A mini French Quarter will be recreated at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y.

This completely new, dine-around event will feature acclaimed area chefs serving up signature dishes, staying true to the flavors and recipes of New Orleans, paired with Bourbon Street’s iconic drinks such as Hurricanes and Mudslides, as well as local craft brews and wine.

There will also be live music including legendary groups. Artists will be announced at a later date.

Additionally the 2022 class of Serendipity’s Most Innovative Chefs will honored at the event. This year, Serendipity recognizes a diverse and inventive group: Steven Chen (MIKU, Greenwich), Will Friedman (The Whelk, Westport), Jared Sippel (L’Ostal, Darien) and Renee Touponce (Oyster Club, Mystic, CT).

The GWF 10th Anniversary Celebrity Chef Gala will be held on Oct. 7, honoring legendary chef Jacques Pépin for his lifetime of achievement.

Guests will be able to purchase seats to this luxurious dinner where noted chefs will prepare their own Pépin-inspired, four-course meal in front of guests at their table. The evening will include renowned chefs cooking and mingling with guests throughout the evening and participating in special programming to celebrate the contributions that Pépin has made to the culinary world.

This limited-ticket event will be held at Abigail Kirsch The Loading Dock in Stamford. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase tables for groups of 10 and select their preferred award-winning chef in the coming weeks.

"Our goal is to not only celebrate our history and help lift-up our local culinary community, but also keep ahead of the trends that are changing the landscape of this industry as we know it and invite the community-at-large to be a part of these one-of-a-kind events," Unger said.

After the last few years have been interrupted by COVID-19, Rollie Wesen, co-founder and executive director of the Jacques Pépin Foundation, said the foundation is thrilled to be back in-person this fall with Greenwich Wine + Food.

"Community is strength, with power and purpose. And GWF brings together a great community of friends old and new, who enjoy life and want to make a positive impact," Wesen said.

"We’re so grateful for their support of Wholesome Wave and the Jacques Pépin Foundation, especially now that the pandemic has highlighted the importance of food and opportunity in solving some of society’s more vexing challenges," added Michel Nischan, co-founder and chairman of Wholesome Wave, in a news release.

"With the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health since 1969 happening in September 2022, it will be a pivotal year for food. Partnerships like ours with GWF demonstrate a shared belief that everyone should be able to share the joy, camaraderie and security that good food provides to us all, regardless of race, ethnicity, age or income," Nischan said.

The full schedule of programming, including musical performances, celebrity chefs and events, and tickets will be available in the coming weeks at here, as well as the GWF’s social media channels (Facebook @Greenwichwineandfoodfestival and Instagram@greenwichwineandfood).

Parameters for weather, age restrictions, and health and safety guidelines will also be available on here.