Fabulous Food Finds @ NY Restaurant & Food Show

Grand Queso, Wisconsin Cheese
Int'l Restaurant & Foodservice Show NY
Int'l Restaurant & Foodservice Show NY

Last week I attended the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show in New York City, an annual event put on by the New York State Restaurant Association. The show took place in the massive Jacob Javits Center and was a mecca of amazing food, restaurant interiors and equipment, local and artisan food vendors, master chefs, professional restaurant marketing experts and industry speakers. Highlights of the show were: the New York Wine Expo showcasing some of the top wineries and wine producers from around the world, the Japan Pavillion showcasing the latest equipment, liquors, foods and cooking techniques from Japan, and the New Product Showcase which highlighted some of the newest and coolest food products to hit the market. The Pride of New York showcase had amazing local and organic food producers and farmers, wineries and snack foods from around New York State.

There was a live Pastry Chef Competition, Master Chef demos by Chef Fritz Sonnenschmidt and Chef Kevin Cottle, a Healthy Foods Pavillion, Ultimate Barista Latte Art Challenge, and the best part – Gourmet Row which was an endless row of delicious food suppliers, producers and vendors showcasing and sampling all of their amazing goods. Many of the show’s sponsors had special cooking demos and tastings around the convention center: NespressoNordic Spring Water, Kikkoman and Medallion Foods, Taft Foodmasters, SPE Certified, Marlisa Brown – The Gluten-Free Gourmet, Pastry Chef Larissa Raphael of Telepan Restaurant, Executive Chef Kazutaka from Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, talks on restaurant marketing and video by Branding Shorts, and more. Super fun show, and inspiring for Chefs and Restaurateurs alike.

Now for my favorite food finds at the show (see below) *** also check out the SLIDESHOW of more tantalizing food and photos from the show!

GranQueso, Wisconsin Cheese
GranQueso, Wisconsin Cheese

www.eatwisconsincheese.com

Nespresso Zenius
Nespresso Zenius

http://www.nespresso.com

Stella Fontinella
Stella Fontinella

www.stellacheese.com

Karl Ehmer Sausages and Meats
Karl Ehmer Sausages and Meats

www.karhlehmer.com

Gorgeous Pasta
Gorgeous Pasta
Ravioli
Ravioli

http://josephsgourmetpasta.com/ 

Yakisoba Noodles
Yakisoba Noodles

www.twinmarquis.com

Specialty Oils & Vinegars
Specialty Oils & Vinegars
Gourmet Flavored Sea Salts
Artisan Salt Company Gourmet Flavored Sea Salts

www.connoisseurspecialtyfoods.com

Iichiko Shochu
Iichiko Shochu

www.iichiko.co.jp

Finger Lakes Harvest Wine Cake
Finger Lakes Harvest Wine Cake

http://poppletonpastries.com/

Bonewerks Demi-Glaces
Bonewerks Demi-Glaces

http://www.bonewerksculinarte.com/

La Panzanella Crispbreads
La Panzanella Fieri Crispbreads

http://www.lapanzanella.com/

Japanese Carrots
Japanese Carrots
Gourmet Teas
Gourmet Teas by The Teaologist

www.theteaologist.com

Baked in Brooklyn Pita Chips & Flatbread Crisps
Baked in Brooklyn Pita Chips & Flatbread Crisps

www.aladdinbakers.com 

Pig Roast
Pig Roast

www.buckheadbeef.com

Blue Marble Ice Cream
Blue Marble Ice Cream

www.bluemarbleicecream.com 

Red Jacket Orchards Apple Juice
Red Jacket Orchards Apple Juice

www.redjacketorchards.com

Cowbella Dairy Garlic Herb Butter
Cowbella Dairy Garlic Herb Butter

www.cowbella.com

Ginger Ale 1776 Beverage Co.
Ginger Ale 1776 Beverage Co.

http://www.heartbreakingdawns.com/1776-beverage-co/

EdgyBurgers
Edgy Burgers

www.edgyburger.com

Portal Los Andes Chilean Wine
Portal Los Andes Chilean Wine

Buy online at Valley Wine and Spirits

Death by Chocolate
Death by Chocolate
Taleggio Cheese - Alma Gourmet Foods
Taleggio Cheese - Alma Gourmet Foods

www.almagourmet.com

Rick's Picks Artisanal Pickles
Rick's Picks Artisanal Pickles

http://rickspicksnyc.com/

Ciro Italian Foods
Ciro Italian Foods

www.concadorofood.com

Gelato and Frozen Pops
Gelato and Frozen Pops
Hammer Stahl Knives
Hammer Stahl Knives
Local New York State Canning
Local New York State Canning

 

Crescenza-Stracchino
Bel Gioioso Crescenza-Stracchino

www.belgioioso.com

Juice Poppers
Juice Poppers