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: Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival 2012

Culinary superstars are all aboard for annual Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival July 26-29
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By Lori Hoffman

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Star and local chefs, drinks and top-tier fare — a food lover’s paradise.

Spa Deck; Featuring craft brewers throughout New Jersey introducing you to their libations.


Dos Caminos Presents “Taco’s and Tequilla,” 10pm-mid.; $35.


Dos Camino’s, Harrah’s; Dos Caminos Corporate Executive Chef Ivy Stark with tequila maestros from Allied Tequila host.


Steve Martorano: Viking Cooking School, 10pm, $79.


Viking Cooking School; A culinary experience with Chef DJ Steve Martorano.


Saturday, July 28


Bizarre Brunch with Andrew Zimmern, 10am-noon, $85.


Atlantic Grill at Caesars; Andrew Zimmern’s hosts a unique dining experience.


The Blind Leading the Blind: The Ultimate Mystery Wine Tasting, 11am-noon, $45.


Mia at Caesars; Everyone feels smart and comfortable when you know what you are drinking. But what about when you don’t know about a wine’s identity. Hosted by Michael Green.


Amstel Light Presents Blues, Brews & BBQ, Noon-3pm, $65.


Main Lot, Showboat; Hand-crafted beer, hosted by Paula Deen with music by Gary Clark Jr., Eric Gales and Patrick Droney.


The Grand Market & Italian Village (Session 2), Noon-4pm, $55.


Grand Ballroom, Bally’s; A gourmet village of more than 100 stations.


Buddy Valastro: Viking Cooking School, Harrah’s, Noon-1pm, $149.


A culinary experience with New Jersey’s Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro.


Chef In Restaurant: Anne Burrell, Noon-3pm; $65.


The Reserve at Bally’s; Join Anne Burrell for a lunch experience.


The Colors of Spain, 1-3pm; $45.


Mia at Caesars; Join Michael Green as you taste wines from Rioja, Penedes, Jumilla, Rias Baixas and more.


Phillips Seafood’s “Spiked Brunch,” 1pm; $75.


Phillips Seafood Restaurant in the Pier; An experience in “Spirited Cooking.”


Book Signing event with Nadia G, 1-2pm, $99.


Circus Maximus Theater, Caesars


Book Signing with Buddy Valastro, 2:30-3:30pm; $99.


Circus Maximus Theater, Caesars


Grapes and Regions You Probably Don’t Know But Should!, 3-4pm; $45.


Mia at Caesars; Michael Green and friends will lead you in fun, high-energy tastings designed to educate even the pickiest wine lover.


Nadia G: Viking Cooking School, 3-4pm; $149.


Viking Cooking School at Harrah’s; A personal culinary experience with Nadia G. from Nadia G’s Bitchin’ Kitchen.


Harry’s Oyster Bar Presents “Crab Fest,” 3-6pm, $65.


Harry’s Oyster Bar, Bally’s; Hardshells, steamers, U-peel shrimp.


Book Signing with Tyler Florence, 4-5pm; $99.


Circus Maximus Theater, Caesars


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“I need a list of vendors from the sunday july 29th...12pm-4pm ballys grand market and italian village event. Our stuff was stolen and i need to rebuy. Its sad and im so upset. Please help!!”

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