NEPM Wine & Food Lovers' Weekend

Focus on All Things New England Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. MARCH 2, 2023 NEPM's Wine & Food Lovers' Weekend The Premier Wine and Food Event Returns to MGM Springfield March 10–11 Sponsored by: [New England Public Media]( SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — New England Public Media (NEPM) is proud to announce the return of western New England's premier wine and food event on March 10-11, 2023. The 36th Annual Wine & Food Lovers’ Weekend will be held at MGM Springfield and will celebrate the legacy of Julia Child, whose ground-breaking public television series “The French Chef” introduced generations to the joy of fine cuisine and pioneered the concept of TV cooking shows. The weekend will be co-hosted by Amy Traverso of “Weekends with Yankee” and NEPM's Monte Belmonte. Tickets are available at [nepm.org/wine]( ). “It’s exciting to see the many ways this annual tradition has evolved over the years,” said Marie Waechter, director of events for NEPM. “We’re looking forward to working with talented chefs and purveyors from across our region to make the Wine & Food Lovers’ Weekend both a wonderful celebration of our local food and wine scene, and of course, the tastiest way to support NEPM.” Amy Taverso Meg Haley “Public media represents the best in us — in all of us,” said Traverso. “The Wine & Food Lover's Weekend is a chance to celebrate this valuable resource in style and to raise a glass to Julia Child, who transformed public television and food media into what they are today.” Wine & Food Lovers’ Weekend returns to Springfield Sample the best wine, beer, ciders and nibbles that New England has to offer March 10 at the Wine & Food Lovers’ Tasting event. [LEARN MORE]( SPONSORED The Wine & Food Lovers’ Tasting will be held on Friday, March 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at MGM Springfield. Talented chefs from around the region will offer tapas-sized servings of their signature dishes. Guests will have the choice of more than 200 wines, craft beers, and ciders presented by Provisions of Northampton. Provisions' Benson Hyde and Bruce McAmis are looking forward to collaborating with NEPM on this event. "At Provisions we strive to be one of the premier destinations in Massachusetts for fun and unique wine, beer, spirits, cheese, and specialty foods," said Hyde. "Partnering with New England Public Media on this event is a perfect fit." Sara Moulton Chefs, food experts and pundits will conduct demonstrations and present pop-up conversations throughout the evening. Guests include celebrated PBS chef Sara Moulton, host of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals;” Olivia Wong, vice president of marketing and communications at American Public Television; and Christine Tobin, the food stylist behind HBO Max's “Julia.” Chef Alex and students of the HCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts program will host a meet and greet with Amy Traverso. Attendees will have the chance to meet radio personality and avid local foodie Monte Belmonte, who is developing a new weekday radio show that is coming soon to NEPM. Christine Tobin The Wine & Food Lovers’ Dinner on Saturday, March 11 from 6 to 10 p.m., will be a sumptuous evening of fine dining at MGM Springfield, where guests will enjoy a unique culinary experience inspired by the legacy of Julia Child. The six-course menu, curated by Amy Traverso, will be expertly paired with wines selected by Provisions. Celebrate Julia Child at the Wine & Food Lovers’ Weekend Enjoy a unique foodie experience inspired by Julia Child at our Food & Wine Lovers’ Dinner, including a six-course meal with expertly-paired wines. [LEARN MORE]( SPONSORED David Leite The dinner will be co-hosted by Amy Traverso and NEPM's Monte Belmonte. Special guests include Sarah Moulton, host of public television’s “Sara’s Weeknight Meals;” Portuguese cuisine specialist David Leite, Laurie Donnelly, executive producer of lifestyle programming at GBH; and Chef Maria Loi, host of PBS’s newest cooking show, “The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets,” which airs on NEPM TV Saturdays at 1 p.m. David Leite and Amy Traverso, who collaborate as co-hosts on the popular podcast “Talking with My Mouth Full,” will share insights about the menu. NEPM's Monte Belmonte will chat with Provisions sommeliers about their wine selections. Monte Belmonte “Public media has a long legacy of creating cooking shows, beginning with Julia Child and ‘The French Chef’ and continuing today with Chef Maria Loi and ‘The Life of Loi,’” said Laurie Donnelly, executive producer for national lifestyle programming overseeing GBH Lifestyles. Maria Loi “‘The Life of Loi’ puts a spotlight on Mediterranean cuisine and Chef Maria brings unmatched energy to the show, which offers a unique look at the healthiest cuisine in the world and the secret ingredient to longevity.” SPONSORED [Unsubscribe]( [Forward to a Friend]( [Send Feedback]( [Facebook](   [Instagram](    [Pinterest](    [Twitter](   Help us be sure that this email newsletter gets to your inbox. Adding our return address [Today@NewEngland.com]( to your address book may "whitelist" us with your filter, helping future email newsletters get to your inbox. Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own copy and a free guide](. 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