Celebrity Chefs:
The 2009 Celebrity chef line-up for the show included the Food Network's Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, and Cleveland's own Iron Chef Michael Symon. Audience members were able to watch these chefs perform live in the 1500-seat Main Kitchen Theater. Each guest will be able to attend at least one of the six or seven daily celebrity events.Cooking Demonstrations by Local Chefs:
In addition to the celebrity chefs, a number of prominent local chefs will host cooking demonstrations at the 2009 show. Restaurants offering samples of their fare include Ohio City's Flying Fig and Heck's Cafe, Tremont's Grumpy's Cafe, and West Park Station.The Grand Tasting Pavilion:
The Grand Tasting Pavilion will be hosted by the Cleveland Wine School. This area features more than 250 wines as well as spirits and beers from around the world. The pavilion includes a Wine Shop where visitors can buy wine and beer, an International Wine Bar for tastings, and a Wine Theater. A $10 passport entitles visitors to a crystal souvenir tasting glass, six one-ounce tastings, and a tasting booklet for notes. Additional sampling tickets will be available for purchase.Meet and Greet and Book Signings:
The event also includes a section where you can meet and greet your favorite celebrity -- or have him or her sign a book for you at the Book Signing Pavilion. The table is open throughout the day and stocked books by all of the participating celebrities. Guest chefs and celebrities will take turns manning the pavilion. Autographs are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.The Chocolate Bar:
The Dessert Pavilion will feature cakes, cookies, a chocolate fountain, and chocolate martinis, among other treats. There will also be live demonstrations by candymakers, chocolatiers, and cake designers.Fabulous Food Marketplace:
The culinary marketplace will feature more than 200 exhibitors. What a great place to start your holiday shopping.Hours and Admission:
The 2009 Fabulous Food Show will be open Friday, November 13 from 10am - 8pm, Saturday from 10am - 8pm, and on Sunday from 10am - 6pm. General admission is $25 in advance ($27.50 at the show) plus $10 for the wine tastings.Tickets may be purchased and printed from your computer from the show's Web site.
Visiting the Fabulous Food Show:
The Fabulous Food Show is being held at the Cleveland I-X Center, located adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Parking for the event is $8.(last updated 8-27-09)
