Local Wine Events

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Wine OR Wine & Food

The inaugural 2010 Gig Harbor Wine & Food Festival, presented by the Harbor History Museum and the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association, will feature the culinary talents of Fabio Viviani, Owner and Executive Chef at Osteria Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar in Los Angeles California.  Fabio was recently a contestant and Fan Favorite on Top Chef, season five.

In addition to Fabio’s food preparations, the festival will feature a grand tasting tent, gourmet foods from the region, cooking classes and demonstrations, wine tastings and classes, food samples, and an auction.  Fabio will participate in a Celebrity Cook-off competition with another regional celebrity chef.  There will be book signings as well by Mr. Viviani and other celebrated local and regional authors.

The festival will take place on the grounds of the Harbor History Museum.  This inaugural destination event showcasing the talents of the nation’s finest wine producers, chefs and culinary personalities promises to be a remarkable wine and food experience.  The festival will be a haven for foodies and wine connoisseurs, a celebration of “the good life.”

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Harbor History Museum and the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association.  Both are committed to preserving Gig Harbor’s rich history and charming waterfront district.