VIP SOLD OUT!
Thursday, October 19th 2017
7:00pm, VIP 6:15pm
GA $95,
Tickets are all inclusive of food, drink, theatre
seating and after-party access.
You do not need to make dinner reservations.
You will go home full!
As with all Food Film Festival events, guests get to taste what they see on the screen…right in their seats!
The VIP Party
The VIP Party will be hosted by The Wayfarer and Executive Chef Chris Shea. Located steps away from Central Park, The Wayfarer is a purveyor of classic American dining that focuses on locally sourced ingredients.
The Film
James Beard: America’s First Foodie
Directed and Produced by Elizabeth Federici, Co-Produced by Kathleen Squires
America’s First Foodie chronicles the American food movement through the lens of its founding father James Beard.
The Food
James Beard Original recipes including ...
- The Onion Sandwich featuring James' mother's mayonnaise recipe
- Leeks à la Grecque
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Crêpe Suzette
- and more!
The After-Party
James Beard original recipes from his first book, Hors D'oeuvre and Canapés, prepared lovingly by ...
- Vaucluse Restaurant
- Chef Stephen Yen
- Black & White Cookies from Leske's Bakery
- Chef Colleen Grapes
- The Pixie & The Scout with Iliamna Fish Co. Salmon
- Max and Mina's ice cream
- Plus, The James Beard Burger, prepared by George Motz using a Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef blend
- And so much more!
In Association With
Benefiting
Food & Beverage Partners
The Fine Print
All events will take place at:
AMC Empire 25
234 W 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
Note: Details are subject to change without notice.
Film screenings begin 15 minutes after General Admission doors open.
All Festival events are 21+
Peanuts, nuts and other food allergens may be present in the food served at The Festival. Although we make every effort to keep these items separated, we cannot guarantee that the food served will be free of the 8 major allergens identified by the FDA.
By entering and by your presence here you consent to be photographed, filmed, and recorded and acknowledge that such films and recordings of you may be used in any and all media and for any purpose throughout the universe in perpetuity without compensation or credit to you. You understand that all photography, filming, and recording will be done in reliance of this consent given by you.
