Wine and Dine for the Arts 2024

Albany Chef’s Food & Wine Festival

To provide sustainable funding to support and preserve the not-for-profit arts community in Albany, NY through an annual 3-day Food & Wine themed Festival that markets our restaurants, chefs, and their innovative cuisine; educates consumers on healthy, sustainable agriculture; and donates all net income directly to deserving non-profit arts organizations.

2023 Food & Wine Festival

Tasting Booths

Visit Our Booths and try some fabulous dishes:

677 Prime

Toro Cantina

& Sea Smoke Grill

Battle of the Bartenders

Vote for us at the Battle of the Bartenders Competitions:

Jack Daniels Bonded Rye Old Fashioned Competition with Jen from 677 Prime

&

1800 Margarita Competition with Rob from Toro Cantina

Slider Slam

It’s all about the Burgers!

Slider Competition featuring Prime Burger

Rising Star Chef

Michael Plewinski

of 677 Prime

Where to find us:

Friday, January 26th

4:00 - 8:00 PM Tasting Booths: 677 Prime, Toro Cantina & Sea Smoke

5:00 PM Battle of the Bartenders: Jack Daniels Bonded Rye Old Fashioned Competition with Jen from 677 Prime

8:00 - 11:00 PM Slider Slam with Prime Burger

Saturday, January 27th

1:00 PM Public Voting & 2:00 PM Judges Voting Battle of the Bartenders: 1800 Margarita Competition with Rob from Toro Cantina

6:00 PM Cocktail Hour & 7:00 PM Gala Dinner featuring Signature Chef Jaime Ortiz

Gala Dinner

The Epic Ending to a Great Weekend:

Saturday night finale featuring Signature Chef Jaime Ortiz