New York Wine & Food Festival: What Not To Miss

The food-obsessed descend on New York City this October for the sixth annual Food Network New York City Food & Wine Festival. For those with palette fatigue or a penchant for panic attacks when wandering among the grand tasting events with a wine glass dangling from a lanyard around your neck, EDGE has scoped out three not-to-miss bespoke events that are worth their weight in extra calories.

Frenchie
A bit of Paris arrives in New York City with chef Gregory Marchand. His 24-seat bistro is all the rage in the City of Light. The multicourse menu will be grounded in French technique but also draw inspiration from Marchand's international travels to London, Hong Kong and beyond. Set at the stunning H�tel Plaza Ath�n�e and within a Bourdeaux-infused stumble to Central Park, this is one not to miss. Guests will also receive a copy of Marchand's new cookbook, "Frenchie: New Bistro Cooking."

Frenchie: New Bistro Cooking by Gregory Marchand
October 17, 7 p.m.
$275

The Art of Pickling

Anyone that has wandered a New York City farmer's market has undoubtedly stumbled across the briny goodness from Rick's Picks. Founder and pickling guru Rick Field leads a hands-on workshop on the art of pickling. From preparing a brine to pickling your own cucumbers, participants will leave with their own pickled masterpiece.

The Art of Pickling
October 18, 3 p.m.
$95

Burgundy: The True Terroir

Leave your box wine and Yellow Tail at home, this intimate wine tasting and seminar hosting by Laurent Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin will discuss the history of Burgundy, its various appellations, the history of his family's estate and their winemaking traditions. The Drouhin family has been making Burgundy since 1880, relying on indigenous factors including soil, topography and climate. For the serious oenophile or casual wine drinker, this insider's look at one of the world's most renowned wine regions is not to be missed.

Burgundy: The True Terroir, hosted by Laurent Drouhin
October 19, 12:30 p.m.
$95

Bonus Pick: The Weekend Blowout

If you're ready to get stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey and have bucks to burn ($2,020 to be exact), consider the full weekend Hudson package, which includes: