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The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, presented by FOOD & WINE, returns for the fifth straight year at Rosecliff and Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island, September 24-26, 2010. The Festival features 500 high-end international wines, fabulous food, cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs, a Sunday jazz brunch, live and silent auctions, and a gala celebration.
Highlights of the three-day event include: cooking demonstrations by Chris Cosentino of Food Network’s Chefs vs. City along with Nick Stellino, Rachel Allen and Christina Pirello of American Public Television and Create TV and seminars led by industry experts such as Ray Isle of FOOD & WINE and Leslie Sbrocco of Thirsty Girl.
Tickets to this remarkable weekend of fine wine and food are on sale now. All proceeds benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit educational organization accredited by the American Association of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts.
Grand Tasting Hours: Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ticket Prices: Saturday Single Day: $90 thru Sept. 17/$110 after Sept. 17; Sunday Single Day: $75 thru Sept. 17/$95 after Sept. 17.
Connoisseur’s Package includes Saturday or Sunday Grand Tasting, Wine & Rosecliff Gala and tour of one Newport Mansion: $250 thru Sept. 17/$275 after Sept. 17
Wine & Rosecliff Gala: $175 thru Sept. 17/$195 after Sept. 17
Sunday Jazz Brunch with Sunday Grand Tasting: $135 thru Sept. 17/$150 after Sept. 17
Special pricing available for Preservation Society members
Information/Tickets: www.NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org or 401-847-1000 ext. 140
