News Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Amy Girton

                (216) 265-2598

Easier Navigation at Grand Tasting Pavilion Featuring

More Than 300 Wines, Spirits & Specialty Beers

(Cleveland, OH) The Grand Tasting Pavilion, hosted by The American Wine School, will feature more than 300 wines, spirits and specialty beers from around the world for guests to sample at the Fabulous Food Show, presented by Time Warner Cable, held November 13-15.  The new layout will feature general areas for specific wines in each region and country.  If you love Chardonnay or Merlot each will have its own section, making it easier for patrons to find their favorite libation. This incredible show is the premier culinary event of the year.  You don’t want to miss this show!  

“The Grand Tasting Pavilion at the Fabulous Food Show gives patrons a great opportunity to sample and buy wines for their cellars and for the holidays,” said Marianne Frantz, president of The American Wine School. “The new layout will help guide patrons to their favorite wine in a quicker, easier way.  The Wine Theatre hosts free seminars for beginners to attend seminars or for experts to further their education about wines from around the world.”

Back again this year, Restaurant Row compliments the Grand Tasting Pavilion selling tasting plates from sumptuous restaurants including Old Carolina Barbecue, Grotto Wine Bar, Lago Restaurant and Wine Bar, Gusto Ristorante Italiano and Baricelli Inn Restaurant will provide their delectable cheeses.  All restaurants will be providing their special creations and providing culinary demonstrations throughout the weekend.  Here’s a great way to help you decide where your next dining experience and fun night out will be!

Wine tasters may purchase a passport to experience the wines.  Each $10.00 passport includes:  one Schott Zwiesel tasting glass made from Tritan Crystal and six (6) tasting tickets.  Additional sampling tickets will also be available for purchase. 

Numerous wine experts from around the country will conduct informative and entertaining daily seminars in the Wine Theatre for those interested in expanding their knowledge of wines and spirits.  The 100-seat Tasting Theatre will have six to seven tastings per day and are FREE.  These will include: How to Taste 101, Sunny Flavors of Spain, California-Style: Napa vs Sonoma, The Wines of Italy, plus many more. 

(FOR A SCHEDULE OF THE WINE THEATRE CLICK www.fabulousfoodshow.com)

Ticket info:                One-day ticket: $25 online at www.fabulousfoodshow.com 
                                     $27.50 onsite November 13-15; I-X Center

NEW!  2-day and 3-day TICKETS:

Each ticket also includes seating to see your favorite celebrity chef and also allows patrons to see other celebrity chefs on the day of the visit
 -- on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Hours:            Friday, November 13 — 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
                 Saturday, November 14 — 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
               Sunday, November 15 — 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Fabulous Food Show is held at the I-X Center at One I-X Center Drive in Cleveland, Ohio on Route 237, adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins Airport.  It is easily accessible from I-480, I-71 and the Ohio Turnpike.  For more information call 216.265.COOK or visit us online at www.fabulousfoodshow.com 

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