The tasteful autumnal decor featured a cohesive mix of seasonal flowers, vegetables and fruits on each of the tasting tables (most restaurants coordinated their own floral designs). Ariston Florist created a massive arrangement as a focal point in the center tent, small centerpieces on the outdoor cocktail tables and large entryway d?cor with stalks, pumpkins and hay adorned with sunflowers and seasonally appropriate flowers.

The hungry made their way around tasting tables for goodies like a delicious opera cake from Eleven Madison Park, sliced steak with sweet corn mashed potatoes from Strip House, and fine wines from Union Square Wines & Spirits. Bear Dallis Associates organized the event, which made the most of the spacious tents by leaving open large chunks of space (avoiding the pesky and annoying jumble of foodies that plagues many tastings).

—Mark Mavrigian