The Food Network & Cooking Channel's annual New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) is known for an abundance of food-centric festivities, culinary demonstrations, world-renowned chef dinners, and plenty of tastings—but the dayslong event benefiting No Kid Hungry and Food Bank For New York City has also gained attention for its memorable brand activations.
This year's NYCWFF kicked off Oct. 2 and runs through Oct. 11 as a hybrid event, with in-person events scattered throughout the city plus an entire virtual platform where attendees can be a part of hands-on cooking lessons. While audience-engaging activations are limited this go-around, here's a look back at previous NYCWFF events, filled to the brim with inspiration. Spoiler alert: This roundup may have your mouth watering!