(Cleveland, OH) The third annual Fabulous Food Show, presented by Time Warner Cable, will be held November 14-16, 2008 at the I-X Center plans to mix up a ton of new ingredients including the key ones: Back by popular demand, Smithfield presents Paula Deen, brought to you by Land O'Lakes, who will be at the show for the second time, and this year will be accompanied by her son Bobby and husband Michael. Cleveland’s own Michael Symon, who will also emcee the first ever Sub-Zero/Wolf Cleveland's Best Sous Chef Competition, Food Network’s Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and Curtis Stone of the hit series Take Home Chef on TLC.
“Tickets for the Fabulous Food Show, the largest show of its kind in the Midwest, will go on sale to the public Friday, July 18 through Ticketmaster,” said Eric German, executive show director. “The Fabulous Food Show has something for everyone and continues to serve up the hottest chefs in the nation, including Paula Deen who is back for a second time, to an audience of more than 30,000 foodies in just one weekend.”
Experience live daily demonstrations in the Main Kitchen Theatre by popular celebrity chefs, including everyone’s favorite, who needs no introduction, Paula Deen, who will have two shows, one on Friday and one on Saturday, Bobby Deen, Guy Fieri, Curtis Stone and Michael Symon will all take the stage throughout the weekend as well. This 2,500 seat theatre allows patrons to experience numerous daily demonstrations filled with tons of cooking tips and high-action presentations. After you see your favorite chef, stop over to the Celebrity Autograph Pavilion and get their autograph! The I-X Center will have a Book Store on-site with all celebrity chef books for sale.
The Culinary Celebration Theatre presented by Giant Eagle, a 400 seat theatre, will feature tons of NEW talent. A local celebrity chef, Andrew Carmellini, originally from Seven Hills, will be at the show on Friday. Carmellini was named Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine in 2000 and won the Best Chef in New York City in 2002 and 2004. Come see Hayden Wood, aka Woody, from Sydney Australia, a world flair bartending champion, as he demonstrates to all the DIY home cocktail enthusiasts that no drink is too complex, too expensive or time consuming. Many other top-ranked culinary professionals from Cleveland and around the country will be showcasing their talents in 30-minute demonstrations.
Did you ever wonder how some of your favorite local dishes are prepared? Stop by the Taste of the Neighborhood Stage featuring the culinary exploits of Cleveland’s top chefs.
Don’t miss the Chocolate Bar, a dessert pavilion filled with three chocolate fountains, sweet and savory crepes, cakes and assorted cookies. You will also enjoy live demonstrations from candy makers and chocolatiers. This is truly a slice of heaven for all chocolate lovers!
The Cleveland Wine School will assemble more than 300 wines and plenty of spirits and specialty beers for sampling in the Grand Tasting Pavilion and conduct informative daily seminars in the Wine Theatre.
The Shop and Drop Area, a FREE, convenient, secured, fully-staffed area allows patrons to drop off their purchases and enjoy the show without having to drag their items around all day.
The holidays never tasted so good! Before you buy your gifts and prepare your delectable meals for the holidays come sample assorted products and services from more than 200 exhibitors at The Market Place!
Ticket prices:
$25 online at www.fabulousfoodshow.com or charge-by-phone 216.241.5555
$27.50 onsite November 14-16
Price includes one chef performance (excluding Paula Deen) and admission into the show
$55 Paula Deen performance ticket
Includes one performance and admission into the show
Event Hours:
Friday, November 14 — 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 15 — 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 16 — 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Fabulous Food Show is held at the I-X Center 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