The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Is Asia’s Premier Gastronomic Event, This Year From October 23-26th

Asia’s premier gastronomic event is back! From 23 to 26 October 2025, the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival will take centre stage at the Central Harbourfront, transforming this iconic waterfront venue into a grand culinary celebration. Signature experiences are making a grand return, including the Grand Wine Pavilion, which features a curated selection of wines handpicked by renowned experts, and the Tasting Room, an exclusive restaurant open only for the event, celebrating world-renowned chefs’ collaborations.

Enjoy the finest wines and delicacies from around the world—all in one place! This includes creations by Michelin-starred chefs, rare Bordeaux vintages, and bold new pairings. Save the date for four days of wine and gourmet delights and unforgettable experiences in Hong Kong!

Taste the Signatures

At the heart of the festival lies the Grand Wine Pavilion, a stunning showcase of a curated wine selection handpicked by renowned experts, including James Suckling, ensuring that every bottle is a must-try for true enthusiasts. Guests can embark on a journey through the iconic Grand Cru Classé estates of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, discover bold expressions from next-generation winemakers, and savour rare selections from outstanding producers. This year’s edition is particularly special, as it celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Bordeaux 1855 Classification. Don’t miss highlights like intimate masterclasses and exclusive tastings with premium châteaux!

Equally anticipated is the Tasting Room, an exclusive restaurant opens only for the event, celebrating collaborations among world-renowned chefs. This limited-time dining experience features a premium menu, with each chef contributing a unique course. Available only in Hong Kong during the Wine & Dine Festival, the Tasting Room showcases an extraordinary blend of culinary talents, making it a true celebration of gastronomic artistry.

Celebrity Chefs Lineup

This year’s Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is set to shine with star power at Central Harbourfront. At the Tasting Room, guests will enjoy exclusive menus crafted by five acclaimed chefs: Chef Andrew Wong of London’s two-Michelin-starred A. Wong, Chef Cheung Yat Fung of Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang), three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Beijing and Korean celebrity chef Jung Ji-sun of Tian Mi Mi featured in Netflix’s Culinary Class War. Joining them are Hong Kong’s own Chef Menex Cheung of China Tang and Chef Jayson Tang of one-Michelin-starred Man Ho Chinese Restaurant – JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, both celebrated for their refined Cantonese cuisine.

The star power continues at Gourmet Avenue, where award-winning restaurants and bars—recognized by the Michelin Guide and Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, and often fully booked—come together under one roof. For four days only, festivalgoers can enjoy an exclusive culinary experience featuring signature dishes from chefs like Alvin Leung of two-Michelin-starred Bo Innovation, as well as Anne-Sophie Pic, the most Michelin-decorated female chef in the world and the owner of one-Michelin-starred Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic in Hong Kong.

Pairing Exploration

This year’s festival invites guests to explore exciting pairings. With a new self-guided pairing experience, attendees can experiment with varietals like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz, each matched with complementary foods based on flavour profiles. This setup is ideal for discovering the perfect harmony between food and wine at their own pace, along with bold and unexpected combinations.

New Discovery

Beyond signature elements, the Wine & Dine Festival presents new opportunities for exploration. In addition to the classics such as Bordeaux, Italy, UK, Spain and Japan, this year guests can discover wines from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Norway, Austria and more. The festival also showcases trending Chinese wines, which are gaining acclaim among connoisseurs worldwide. Additionally, festivalgoers can anticipate surprise collaborations, creating thrilling experiences that seamlessly blend culinary artistry with creativity. Additionally, festivalgoers can anticipate surprise collaborations, creating thrilling experiences that seamlessly blend culinary artistry with creativity.

Ready to Sip, Savour, and Remix? Whether you’re a gourmet globetrotter, a wine enthusiast, or someone who loves to discover new flavours, the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival from 23-26 October 2025, invites you to indulge, explore, and celebrate the world's finest culinary creations.

La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Presented By Wells Fargo Celebrating 10 Years Of Prestigious Art, Wine & Family Fun

Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th, 2018 ***FREE EVENT*** La Jolla, CA – Nothing compares to San Diego’s chic coastal town of La Jolla, where eclectic shops and top-rated restaurants align the streets, and the soft breeze of the Pacific Ocean keeps you cool in the summer heat. For the past 10 years, this quaint beach town has also been home the beloved La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. Widely recognized as one of Southern California’s most prestigious art and wine festivals, this FREEtwo-day festival will return to la Jolla on October 6th and October 7th, from 10 am to 6 pm, to once again showcase spectacular art, fine wine, San Diego’s best craft beers, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. This expertly curated festival features over 150 sought after artists from across the U.S. and Mexico. Their exquisite creations come in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media and photography. But this Festival isnot just for the art connoisseur… budding artists can create their own innovations here as well! The Geppetto’s Family Art Center + Lab offers interactive demos, hands-on experiments, and an assortment of arts and crafts for children of all ages. Kids can paint on a car, learn about 3-D printing, test their skills on the gymnastics obstacle course, and much more in this FREE activity center!  The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival has also become a national destination where vino enthusiasts and craft beer lovers unite. The iconic Wine & Beer Garden highlights over 40 local craft breweries and international wineries. Let the libations specialists guide your taste buds on a savory journey of some of the world’s finest beverages! Along with a gourmet marketplace, a two-day silent auction, 15 pet adoption stations, and an all-star line-up of live entertainment and music, there is truly something for everyone at the 2018 La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. All profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, technology, and on-site medical care at La Jolla public elementary and middle schools. For more information visit www.ljawf.com or call 619.233.5008.

The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival Returns September 16 – 18, 2016

The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival returns to Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth from September 16 - 18, 2016. Enjoy fine wine, fresh flavors, and spirited events including a comedy show, local winery tour, Pinot Noir blending class, the Grand Tasting, a NEW wine and cheese tasting class, and more at the seventh annual event.  

Friday, September 16

• Wine, Dine, And Punch Lines: a wine reception hosted by Kim Crawford of Loveblock Wines at 6:30 p.m. and a comedy show by Laurie Forster, The Stand Up Sommelier, at 8:00 p.m.; $96 per person

Saturday, September 17

• Vine To Wine at Waltz Vineyards: a unique experience that guides guests through the winemaking process at Waltz Vineyards; 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; $54 per person with box lunch
• NEW! Count Sebastiano Capone Wine & Cheese Tasting: a guided tasting and pairing of five wines and local cheeses; 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; $54 per person
• Davis Bynum Blending Class: a guided tour through the process and art of blending Pinot Noir; 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; $48 per person
• Concho Y Toro Wine Dinner: hosted by Italo Jofre from Concho Y Toro, a five-course meal paired with delicious wines; 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; $120 per person

Sunday, September 18

• VIP Winemaker Breakfast: a breakfast buffet with several wine makers from The Grand Tasting; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; $30 per person
• The Grand Tasting: live jazz entertainment, international and domestic wine stations hosted by official vintner representatives, a selection of domestic breweries, and delicious culinary samplings from our award winning chefs; 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; $72 per person and $20 per designated driver

Where: The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033

Guest Reservations: 717-534-8800

More Information: https://www.thehotelhershey.com/

Travelore News: Dates Announced For 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, September 14th Through November 14th

Contributed by Victoria Lim, Managing Editor, Walt Disney World 

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My taste buds are already doing a happy dance: the 21st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off September 14 and runs through November 14 this fall. That means almost two additional weeks – from 53 days to 62 – of deliciousness, foodie fun, culinary events, celebrity chefs, seminars, music concerts and more.

Keep reading the Disney Parks Blog for more details – we look forward to sharing what we’ll be serving up in 2016 soon.

The 4th Dubrovnik International Wine & Jazz Festival Featuring José Feliciano, September 25th-28th

Music legend José Feliciano announced as the main headliner for the 4th Dubrovnik International Wine and Jazz Festival taking place September​ 25-28 in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, the famous Croatian seaside town and UNESCO site, will be welcoming all music and wine aficionados to the 4th Dubrovnik International Wine & Jazz Festival. ​It was just announced that the international music legend José Feliciano, acclaimed by music critics as “the greatest living guitarist”, will be the main headliner for the festival, playing two concerts in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

The festival will take place from September 25-28, 2014, with concerts held around the historic Old Town Dubrovnik localities such as the Rector's Palace, in front of the Dubrovnik Cathedral and more. José Feliciano, the international music legend, guitar player and singer, many-times Grammy laureate will be playing at two concerts during the festival​; a VIP exclusive “JAZZ IT UP with José Feliciano!” concert scheduled on September 26 at the Dubrovnik Sun Gardens hotel while the second concert, under the hospices of the City of Dubrovnik, will be held in front of the cathedral accompanied by the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra and conducted by maestro Michael Kissinger on September 27.

   

​Photo Credit: Dubrovnik Old Town,The Croatian National Tourist Office

Dubrovnik International Wine & Jazz Festival will also be featuring local wines by Vina Vukas, Vinarija Miljas, Korta Katarina, Crvic Vineyards and Mokalo-Bura Vineyards which festival goers will be able to taste for two hours before the concerts and at intermissions at Rector’s Palace which will also display art from local artists. The south Croatian wines from the nearby Peljesac peninsula are regarded as some of best Croatian reds, featuring the famous Plavac Mali variety.

This exciting event affirms the attractiveness of Croatia for an autumn vacation, adding to the destination’s already established cultural vacation appeal. While the Croatian wines are still mostly undiscovered outside of Europe, mostly because of smaller quantities produced, this would be a perfect opportunity for wine lovers to get acquainted with south Croatian wines while enjoying superb musical concerts in a historic location.

For more information about the festival and to book tickets, please visit: http://www.dubrovnikwinejazz.com/