Greenwich Wine + Food To Celebrate 10th Anniversary

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Wine + Food is back for 2021.

The highly-anticipated week-long event is slated for Sept. 28 through Oct. 3. The festivities will include the recreation of some of the most memorable experiences from the past decade of festivals and special events, along with new experiences.

Greenwich Wine + Food also announced a multi-year partnership with two national non-profit organizations with roots in Connecticut: The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) and Wholesome Wave. Platinum sponsors include Wagoneer and The Village.

"I could not be more thrilled to announce the anniversary celebration of Greenwich Wine + Food this year, bringing our most extravagant feast yet to the area," 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.

"Greenwich Wine + Food is built on the foundation of the incredibly rich culinary talents in this area, who have met the challenges of the last 16 months with determination, creativity and hard work. This year, more than ever, our mission to shine a light on and lift up these incredible members of our communities could not be more important," Unger added.

Michel Nischan, co-founder and chairman of Wholesome Wave, said he was "humbled and honored" to be a part of this year's event, especially with the JPF.

Nischan said that Greenwich Wine + Food, JPF, and Wholesome Wave share a common 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."

Unger echoed those sentiments.

"Partnering with our good friends Jacques and Michel could not make more sense as we look back at the incredible history we’ve celebrated in the last decade and ahead to the ever-evolving trends in the culinary landscape. Our fans, sponsors and my entire team are working hard to create an anniversary party like nothing you’ve experienced before," she said in a news release.

Core events will be held at The Village, a new indoor/outdoor premium waterfront campus in Stamford's South End, designed to serve the needs of entrepreneurs and creators in realms like art, entertainment, tech, music, health, fitness, food, finance, the digital/influencer worlds and more.

Updates regarding the schedule, tickets, and special guests will be coming soon.

Exclusive wine experiences kicking off the week will invite vintners, winemakers and sommeliers to lead entertaining discussions of wine history and production practices with guests in exclusive homes and restaurants throughout Fairfield County surrounding areas, according to a news release. These experiences will pair rare, world-class wine tastings with multi-course menus prepared by notable, local chefs.

The 10th Anniversary Master Chef Gala, honoring Jacques Pépin for his lifetime of achievement, will take place on Friday, Oct. 1 at The Village. New for 2021, award-winning chefs will prepare multi-course dinners showcasing curated menus created just for the evening serving the Chef’s table of 10 guests. The evening will also include mingling with celebrity chefs, tastings of elite liquors, wines and beers, a charity auction and musical performances. A limited ticketed event will provide access to an intimate cocktail party before dinner with Pépin, Nischan and other celebrities.

According to a news release, Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3 will host classic Greenwich Wine + Food events at The Village, including a re-imagined Savor & Stroll (formerly known as the Grand Tasting Tent) offering food and beverage tastings, demonstrations and industry leaders sharing products on the boardwalk, as well as events devoted to the best in burgers, tacos and more.

During the week, guests will enjoy the ninth Annual Burger Battle and seventh Annual Top Bartender Showdown, inviting friendly competition between area restaurants and bars.

Sommelier, mixologist and brew master presentations, celebrity book signings, cooking demos with special guest chefs, a celebrity green room with live interviews, an exclusive Meet the Masters panel discussion and live musical performances will also return.

New events for 2021 include Ultimate Donut, highlighting some of the area’s most innovative and fun treats, Sunday Brunch with live music on the rooftop, and Sunset Cruise & Oysters, serving a selection of oysters and other refreshments on a one-hour cruise on the Long Island Sound.

VIP ticketholders will enjoy a redefined experience in 2021, not only having access to Saturday or Sunday’s festivities, but also inviting access to a rooftop experience with lounge areas, three bars serving premium spirits, wine and beer, an exclusive dinner or brunch prepared by award-winning area chefs, private restrooms and VIP parking.

Tickets will be available in the coming weeks here, or by emailing wineandfood@ungerpublishing.com.

Weekend events will be held rain or shine, and anyone under 21, including infants or children in strollers, will not be admitted. Pets are also not permitted.

All Greenwich Wine + Food experiences will strictly adhere to current health and safety guidelines from the State of Connecticut, CDC and WHO.

About JPF

The JPF supports community kitchens that offer free life skills and culinary training to adults with high barriers to employment, including previous incarceration, homelessness, substance abuse issues, low skill and education attainment and lack of work history.

About Wholesome Wave

Wholesome Wave is a national nonprofit that believes that solving hunger is not just about providing more food, but instead it’s about providing the right food so those in need can lead a healthy life.

The organization’s efforts are driven by the mission of democratizing nutrition by empowering underserved consumers to make healthier food choices by increasing affordable access to fruits and vegetables. Wholesome Wave addresses complex problems with innovative and effective solutions, including the development of innovative payment technologies, programs such as “Wholesome Rx” (doctors writing prescriptions for produce) and “SNAP Doubling” (2 for 1 produce at grocery stores and farmers markets). Founded in 2007 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michel Nischan and former U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture Gus Schumacher, the organization is based in Bridgeport, Conn.