Looking for a culinary adventure? Look no further than the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience. A nationwide tour that celebrates the best local food and drink in 11 cities across the country. Taste foods from acclaimed local chefs, emerging talent and culinary leaders. Sip premier wine, beer and spirits from the best mixologists and sommeliers. Savor the experience with live demonstrations in an elevated afternoon with friends. A great place to showcase your brand and find new customers. An incredible opportunity to put your brand on the map and make a lasting impressions. 2023 saw 6,500 guests, 200+ restaurants and chefs and over 500K tastes and sips! 2024....coming to a city near you this fall!
USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures creates impactful consumer engagements and experiences through world-class events, promotions, races and technology. We strive to exceed expectations, create unforgettable memories and drive value for our partners while leveraging our reputable institutions, including USA TODAY and more than 250 local media brands.
At the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience, attendees enjoy food and drink samples, attend demonstrations and interact with exhibitors in a beautiful outdoor setting for a single admission price. Guests can customize their experience with either General or VIP Admission tickets, as detailed below. Experience the region’s flavors and create unforgettable memories!
General Admission | VIP Admission |
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Standard Wine & Food Experience | Ultimate Experience with Early Access |
General admission tickets to the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience include a tasting cup and unlimited food and beverage samples (while supplies last) beginning at 1:00 p.m. | VIP admission tickets to the event include a tasting cup, access to the VIP Lounge and unlimited food and beverage samples (while supplies last) beginning at 12:00 p.m. |
Taste, savor and explore the local culinary scene, from regional traditions and local trends to national favorites. Guests enjoy samples of food, wine & spirits. A great opportunity to showcase your brand.
Indulge in samples from local chefs, restaurants, wineries and breweries, plus nationally renowned spirits and culinary leaders. Guests will interact with exhibitors in a beautiful outdoor setting.
In addition to the chefs, brewers and wine makers, guests will enjoy music, seminars, lounge areas, photo ops , games, contests...and prizes in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Lively cooking demonstrations, wine classes and seminars deliver unforgettable experiences for guests, connoisseurs, partners, purveyors, and industry personalities. Sponsors can share recipes, pairings or sponsor the whole stage!
Connect with WFE consumers through an integrated marketing approach across the USA TODAY NETWORK and beyond. Engage the audience directly at the live events and indirectly with marketing & content.
Here they are! The cities we’re bringing the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience to next! Join us in eleven cities across the country to taste, sip and savor the best wine and food that the local area has to offer. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Boost your exposure, gain an edge on your competition, build trust, loyalty and new customers by aligning with the USA TODAY NETWORK Wine & Food Experience. There are many ways to engage the 15,000 guests attending and
the extended audience across the USA TODAY NETWORK publications, websites and social media.
Jared started culinary school at 23 with an insatiable appetite for food. He quickly realized that it was an all-or-nothing career and jumped in headfirst. He gained his first real chef experience at Edgewood Country Club, where he learned competition skills from his mentor David Daniot C.E.C. After graduation, Jared became a Sous Chef at the Birmingham Athletic Club before venturing into public restaurants to gain more experience. He has worked in various independent restaurants, wine bars, catering facilities and private chef services. Despite not winning the "International Shellfish Competition," Jared persevered and eventually competed in Fox's Hell's Kitchen, finishing in 4th place. He continued as the executive chef at a Yacht club on the eastside of Detroit and Gordon Ramsay personally invited him to participate in an All-Stars season of Hell’s Kitchen. Jared has helped open some of the best restaurants in southeast Michigan and he now offers unique private dining experiences where he collaborates with guests on menus. He has cooked at prestigious golf courses all over the world, including The Masters tournament. Jared is currently the culinary director for Ventures Events, organizing food events across the country.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these distinguished brands that have played a pivotal role for the event. Their invaluable support has allowed us to celebrate the intricate art of winemaking and the rich tapestry of flavors that define our local and national culinary landscapes. We encourage you to support these remarkable sponsors, who have shown their commitment not only to the art of wine but also to the chefs, sommeliers, and enthusiasts who bring this vibrant scene to life.
A day's worth of celebrating the local culinary scene, indulging in wine and food, and interacting with local gourmet leaders as they do what they do best!
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