Saratoga Wine & Food Festival: Grand Tasting

A display of 80 Bugatti cars, international wines, gourmet food tastings from the top restaurants, and appearances and competitions featuring celebrity chefs David Burke and Todd English, Saturday’s Grand Tasting is a tantalizing feast for the senses. The centerpiece event of the weekend, the Grand Tasting grants guests access to sample hundreds of tastings from local and national restaurants, wineries, and specialty vendors, while admiring fine car displays, highlighted by the International Bugatti Tour’s first visit to New York State and the first time to the United States in a decade. Descending on the Saratoga Spa State Park’s reflecting pool for a “Bugatti Ballet” auto display, the Grand Tasting will boast 80 luxury Bugatti automobiles plus the only two ultra-rare, $40-million-plus 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantics in existence, together onsite for the first time in more than 15 years. The main stage will host speeches, special guest appearances, live music and an “Iron Chef”-styled competition featuring James Beard Award-winning chef, David Burke and celebrity chef Todd English. Burke will have a presence with a taste of dishes from Tavern62, David Burke Kitchen, and Woodpecker, Salt and Char, Morrisey’s, The Blue Hen and Adelphi Garden by David Burke. Guests who purchase a VIP ticket have earlier access to the festivities and a dedicated VIP Bugatti Clubhouse tent with curated food, wine, events and activities.