On February 5, Royal Wine hosted its Annual Kosher Wine and Food Experience. In its twelfth year, this event is in response to the demand of the kosher food and beverage world. It’s also proof that demand for kosher food is growing. The word “kosher” refers to preparation that satisfies the requirements of Jewish law. This event was perfectly timed for preparation for Passover, which will be March 30th – April 7th this year.
Hundreds of food and wine vendors gathered ready to show off their finest fare. This experience showcased a vast variety of options from sushi and Asian cuisine to sandwiches, jerky and barbecue.Over 2,500 hungry guests attended this highly anticipated event.
The Food
Guests gawked and gathered at tables and raved about all of the delicious options. Among the favorites were the lamb belly and orange ginger sauce from T Fusion Steakhouse and the meatballs from Judd’s Memphis Kitchen. Abigael’s also proved to be among the most well-known in the room. These vendors showcased the finest cuts of meats, including bison, lamb and duck, just to name a few.
The experience had an entire area dedicated to desserts. I enjoyed The Nuttery nut bar and Sesame donuts. Urban Pops NY was a crowd favorite. Urban Pops had a variety of flavors. Their table also had several dips and toppings.
The Drinks
Image courtesy of the Kosher Food and Wine Experience
Guests were also invited to indulge in over 700 wines and spirits, ranging from $6 to $500. LVOV Vodka was an exciting feature at this year’s event as well. Distilled from beets, the vodka was presented in a refreshing cocktail. Other noteworthy beverage appearances included a tequila made from wild agave and wines from Chateau Remo, a new boutique winery from Israel’s Galilee.
Whether you were in search of a caterer for your next event, dining and takeout options or even to do it yourself at home, this experience offered something for everyone. They even did demonstrations and passed out Passover cookbooks as takeaways. This experience, from the vendors showcased and the variety of options offered to the number of guests in attendance is likely to continue to expand in years to come.
