The VARLI FOOD FESTIVAL is an annual food, wine and desserts tasting event that brings the finest Indian chefs from all over the world into the heart of Manhattan. This year the event will showcase the culinary creations of over 60 top-caliber restaurants and caterers, and promote awareness of Indian cuisine and culture. Guests will have the opportunity to sample various dishes from well known local restaurants, as well as many others from as far off as UK, India, Chicago, Virginia and DC.
Featuring food and drink tastings, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, a FREE spice market, a Celebrity Chef CookBook, a full open bar, wine kiosks and several dessert stations, this is an extravaganza like no other. World famous chefs will demonstrate their skills in crafting signature dishes, displaying first-hand the unique art of Indian cooking. These chefs include Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna, Suvir Saran, Jehangir Mehta, Maneet Chauhan, Hemant Mathur, Prasad Chirnomula, Hari Nayak and many others.
From Master Chef India Judges, to Food Network stars, to Michelin-starred chefs, at this event you will experience the best of the best! Take a picture at the Celebrity Chef Photo Booth with your favorite, or participate in the Silent Auction to help raise money for the Charity. There is something here for everyone and each guest will receive a FREE Gift Certificate Booklet ($500 value) granting exclusive access to the finest Indian restaurants.
Source: The Varli Food Festival NYC website