Seattle Wine and Food Experience Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The 10^th Anniversary of Seattle Wine and Food Experience promises to bring exciting changes to the event. The Grand Tasting will be held at the newly remodeled Bell Harbor International Conference Center, providing a fresh environment for the weekend's flagship event. The Grand Tasting will celebrate ten years of SWFE by highlighting ten Seattle food trends selected by Seattle magazine. An enhanced VIP Experience will feature luxury swag bags, chef demonstrations, premium tastings and more.

Three days of feasting each offer unique experiences. The newest addition, Comfort, kicks off the weekend on Thursday, February 22 at Sodo Park. Cozy up with Seattle's best feel-good foods and crafty brews from mac and cheese to burgers, beer, cider and more! Indulge on sweet and savory bites from local gastropubs and taverns while sipping on a diverse array of craft beverages.

Held at the glamorous McCaw Hall on Friday, February 23, Pop! Bubbles & Seafood highlights Pacific Northwest seafood for a quintessential Seattle experience. Top culinary talent will prepare fresh and sustainable seafood including oysters, salmon, crab and more. The evening will feature more than 30 sparkling wines from around the world including: west coast sparkling wines, Spanish cava, champagne and Italian prosecco plus seafood-friendly white wines and reserve reds.

The Seattle Wine and Food Experience Grand Tasting finds a new home at Bell Harbor International Conference Center to wrap up the weekend on Saturday, February 24, featuring more than 25 chefs, 100 wineries and dozens of beer, cider and spirits purveyors. Seattle magazine's food and wine editors have narrowed in on ten dining trends that will form the framework of the Grand Tasting, creating a unique discovery experience for guests. Each chef will serve up their interpretation of a trend, and guests will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite. Trends include:

Noodle Nation
Ramen, pad thai, pho, oh my!
Eat Your Veggies 
Listen to your mother – veggies can be delicious
Backyard BBQ
Meat – it's what's for dinner
Order up! Diner Grub
Burgers, fries and all your greasy spoon favorites
Island Vibes
Escape the grey with island flavors  
Pizza Heaven
Answer the existential question: Thin crust or deep dish?
Nacho Average Tacos
Why just have one?
Bottomless Brunch  
It's more than just avocado toast
Catch of the Day
Seattle's claim to fame straight from the sea
Boozy sweets
Desserts + booze – enough said

About Seattle Wine and Food Experience Weekend
The Seattle Wine and Food Experience Weekend is an incredible showcase of food, beverage and lifestyle that brings the pages of Seattle magazine to life. More than 275 leading wine brands, craft brewers, cider makers, distillers and chefs participate in the weekend. Gourmet bites from artisan restaurants, farmers and food purveyors highlight the Northwest's diversity of flavors. For a complete list of participating vendors and the wide variety of products to sample at this year's event, please visit the website at www.seattlewineandfoodexperience.com.

About Seattle magazine
For more than 50 years, Seattle magazine has chronicled the life and dynamic changes of one of the most innovative, forward-thinking cities in the United States. With a readership of more than 191,000 and a circulation of 46,000, it's the most subscribed-to city magazine in Washington state, connecting locals and newcomers to the best local food, travel, wine, beer, spirits, design, arts, culture, people, businesses and tech the region offers. Seattle magazine is published by Minneapolis-based Tiger Oak Publications which also publishes Seattle Business, Seattle Bride and custom publications locally as well as dozens of other titles across the country. Learn more at seattlemag.com and at tigeroak.com.

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