Guide To The 2014 AC Food And Wine Festival
Food and wine by the beach. There couldn't be a better combo during the summer months, and Atlantic City has it all this July at the 2014 Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival! – Chelsea Karnash
THE BASICS
What: The Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival is a three-day gastronomic celebration that showcases some of the world's best cooks and chefs. Think Martha Stewart, Robert Irvine and Marcus Samuelsson, plus Caesars Entertainment's top in-house chefs. There are tons of events scheduled, including cooking demonstrations, wine seminars and tastings and walk-around tastings.
When: 2014's AC Food and Wine Fest takes place from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27.
Where: The numerous events take place at various Atlantic City casinos and on the beach.
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 25
Rooftop Kickoff Party
Caesars Rooftop Deck
8 – 11 p.m., $40
Get a taste of what the festival has to offer at this hot pool party.
Saturday, July 26
The Grand Market
Bally's Park
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 3 - 6 p.m., 7 - 10 p.m.; $55
Eat and drink your way through this outdoor tasting village.
Blues, Brews and BBQ with Chef Robert Irvine
Bally's Beach Tent
12 - 3 p.m., $75
Cold beer and charred meats take center stage at this Southern feast.
Burger Beach Bash with Martha Stewart
Caesars Beach Tent
3 – 6 p.m., $75
The Queen of Domesticity, Martha Stewart, shares her secrets to a great burger at this outdoor grilling workshop.
Clam Bake with Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Bally's Beach Tent
7 – 10 p.m., $100
Pretend you're in New England rather than Jersey at this old-fashioned clam bake with Chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Barefoot Beach Soiree
Caesars Beach Tent
10 p.m. – 1 a.m., $85
AC's known for its nightlife, and the Food & Wine Fest is no exception. Once the sun sets, party into the wee hours at this beachside celebration hosted by Chefs Robert Irvine and Marcus Samuelsson and complete with drinks and passed apps.
