NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 12: Debi Mazar and performance artist Joey Arias attend the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One – Barilla’s Drag Brunch presented by ABSOLUT JUICE hosted by Debi Mazar and Patricia Field at Highline Stages on October 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
The New York City Wine & Food Festival, a 3-day event highlighting some of the best food and biggest culinary stars in the world, hosted a fabulous gathering on Saturday, October 12.
Barilla’s Drag Brunch presented by ABSOLUT JUICE was the place to be as legendary actress Debi Mazar played host during an afternoon that included yummy food, fantastic performers and much more.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 12: Drag artist Pixie Aventura performs onstage at the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One – Barilla’s Drag Brunch presented by ABSOLUT JUICE hosted by Debi Mazar and Patricia Field at Highline Stages on October 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
Attendees were in for a treat as they dined and dished while watching talented entertainers like Pixie Aventura, Fifi Dubois, Jasmine Kennedie and Joey Arias take to the stage and work their magic.
A lot of the delicious cuisine that was prepared came from members of the LGBTQ community including the iconic Art Smith and Top Chef: Just Desserts alum Zac Young.
Some of the New York City hotspots that were present at the annual gathering included The Meatball Shop, Casa Apicii and Egghead.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 12: Debi Mazar takes photos with guests at the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One – Barilla’s Drag Brunch presented by ABSOLUT JUICE hosted by Debi Mazar and Patricia Field at Highline Stages on October 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
The New York City Wine & Food Festival takes place each October. They host an assortment of events that focuses on all areas of the culinary world with hundreds of celebrities in attendance including Valerie Bertinelli, Katie Lee, Alex Guarnaschelli and more.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 12: The Absolut Juice bar at the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One – Barilla’s Drag Brunch presented by ABSOLUT JUICE hosted by Debi Mazar and Patricia Field at Highline Stages on October 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
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