The Saratogian - Celebrity chef, best-selling author and successful restaurateur
Lidia Bastianich will highlight the 2010 Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival presented by the Italian Trade Commission Sept. 10 though 12.
Bastianich joins world-class Italian auto designer
Andrea Zagato and presenting sponsor, the Italian Trade Commission, in headlining the festival, a series of events over three days celebrating Italy’s excellence in wine, food and automobiles. Proceeds will benefit Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s educational programs.
The highlight of the festival — the Grand Tasting and Ferrari Concours on Saturday, Sept. 11 — will feature hundreds of fine Italian and international wines, delicacies from the region’s top chefs, Italian couture, luxury auctions, fascinating seminars and a Ferrari Concours.
New to the festival this year are the “After Party,” sponsored by Ketel One — a post-Grand Tasting event that will offer guests a relaxed lounge atmosphere with gourmet food, spirits and music. Also new is an Italian Sparkling Jazz Brunch at Saratoga National Golf Course featuring an Italian-inspired brunch menu, Italian couture fashion show and live music.
Celebrating its 10th year, the festival is presented by Saratoga Performing Arts Center in partnership with the Saratoga Automobile Museum.
