Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Serves as Exclusive Provider of Wine and Spirits for Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Invesco QQQ

– Celebrating 18 Years at the Festival with 2025 Beneficiaries Supporting Sustainability and the Hospitality Industry: October 15 – 19, 2025 –

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it is celebrating its 18^th year as the exclusive provider of wine and spirits for the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF). The five-day festival is known as the city’s premier culinary experience, showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned chefs, restaurants, creators, celebrities, wine and spirits producers, mixologists and America’s beloved television chefs through more than 50 events. Net proceeds from the Festival will benefit Event Zero Foundation (the event’s host and beneficiary), which advocates sustainable event practices, and the James Beard Foundation®, focused on building a vibrant, equitable and environmentally resilient restaurant industry that remains as a cornerstone of American culture, community and the economy.

“We are excited to welcome back wine and food enthusiasts to the New York City Wine & Food Festival for another amazing year, as we’ve partnered with 65 suppliers and will showcase over 400 brands highlighting their unique portfolios,” said Lee Brian Schrager, Chief Communications Officer & Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility for Southern Glazer’s, and Founder and Executive Director of NYCWFF and its sister SOBEWFF® festival in Florida. “This event is extra special, not only because it’s one of New York City’s most iconic events, but it also supports great causes – and this year, we’re supporting sustainability for both our planet and beloved hospitality industry. We look forward to sharing new experiences and flavors that will delight and excite event-goers, while continuing to preserve the spirit that has made this Festival so special from its very start.”

Since launching, NYCWFF has generated more than $14.8 million for benefiting organizations. Between NYCWFF and its sister festival, the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), the two events have raised nearly $60 million for their surrounding communities.

Now in its 18th year, NYCWFF is reimagining the Festival experience with a brand-new campus in the historic Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, offering an elevated, waterfront setting for its signature events and beloved experiences, including Square presents Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Trade Day hosted by Wine Spectator, and Grand Tasting: Daytime Edition featuring Sofia and Manolo Vergara, and Grand Tasting: After Dark presented by Montchevre Goat Cheese hosted by Bobby Flay & Brooke Williamson, along with numerous beverage-centric events such as:

• A Taste of Tomorrow - An Evening Celebrating James Beard Foundation Award Recognized Chefs and Fine Wines hosted by Marcus Samuelsson: James Beard Award-winning chefs and nominees gather for an extraordinary evening of culinary excellence, hosted by acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson. This walk-around tasting event will showcase signature dishes from over 20 award nominee celebrated chefs, paired with exceptional wines and spirits celebrating the James Beard Foundation. (October 16, from noon – 4 p.m.)
• Sunset Tasting Happy Hour presented by Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Attendees can enjoy inventive cocktails and expertly curated bites at this event along with live music and scenic views. (October 18, from 5 – 7 p.m.)
• Patrón Tequila presents Tacos & Tequila hosted by Brie Larson, Courtney McBroom and Aarón Sánchez featuring Tequila Cazadores: Co-authors of the upcoming cookbook PARTY PEOPLE, Brie Larson and chef Courtney McBroom, and Mexican-American celebrity chef and television host, Aarón Sánchez, will engage with participants for this exciting event where attendees can indulge in tacos, tequila-fueled cocktails, and NYC’s top street eats along with a live DJ. (October 18, from 8 – 10:30 p.m.)

For tickets and list of the Festival’s events, visit nycwff.org. Check out all the shareable moments at NYCWFF by following Southern Glazer’s on Instagram and Facebook at @SGWineSpirits.

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2025, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

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Southern Glazer’s today announced that it is celebrating its 18th year as the exclusive provider of wine and spirits for the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF).