Sip, Savor, and Support
The 33rd Annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) announces a new feature to their five day event this June; Labs & Experiences from Wednesday, June 11 until Sunday, June 15, 2025.
You don't want to miss the delicacies of the vine at this event! Each year NOWFE has hosted a fun selection of events for their guests, and this time they are kicking it off with 33 spirited events across the city. From wine dinners at New Orleans' top restaurants to Vinola, a sophisticated wine tasting event, and the tournament of the rosés, where the best rosés compete for your tastebuds approval, there's something for every wine and food enthusiast.
You don't want to miss the Grand Tasting featuring exemplary wines from across the world paired with some of New Orleans' best chefs' signature dishes. Also get ready for the excitement of Burlesque, Bubbly, and Brunch: a one-of-a-kind brunch full of entertainment and all the bubbly you can manage.
Uncork the Fun
Everyone is invited to indulge in eating and drinking for a good cause. The NOWFE serves as a cultural celebration for Louisiana's love for food and drink, but, each year, they give back to local beneficiaries within the community. Some of the previous recipients have included Cafe Reconcile, NOCHI, and Delgado Community College Culinary Arts Program.
This year's 2025 beneficiaries will be the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation, Delgado Community College Culinary Arts Program, and Firstline Schools Edible Schoolyard program.
Whether you're a pickleball enthusiast, oyster lover, BBQ grill master, or aspiring sommelier, this year's New Orleans Wine and Food Experience has something for everyone to enjoy!
Tickets prices vary for each individual event. For tickets and more information, click here.
2025 NOWFE Labs & Experiences
EXPERIENCE: Smoking Secrets with Award-Winning BBQ Master Jason Gonzales
Wednesday, June 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Gonzo's Smokehouse & BBQ, 12325 River Rd.
LAB: Farming for Flavor: Oregon Wines
Friday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
EXPERIENCE: Pickleball & Prosecco
Friday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | The Exchange Club, 2120 Rousseau St.
LAB: Around the World in One Hour: 8 Countries/8 Wines with Sommelier Marika Vida
Friday, June 13, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
LAB: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars: Iconic Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Friday, June 13, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
EXPERIENCE: Food Truck Funk
Friday, June 13, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | The Tchoup Yard, 405 Third St.
LAB: Natural Wine Decode with RedThumb Natural Wines
Friday, June 13, 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
LAB: New Mexico: The Unexpected Wine Country
Friday, June 13, 3 - 4 p.m.
LAB: EHRET Winery & Nonna Randazzo's Bakery: The Art of Wine & Pastry Pairing
Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
EXPERIENCE: Sabering Experience at Brennan's
Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Brennan's Restaurant, 417 Royal St.
LAB: Contemporary Rioja with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein
Saturday, June 14, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
LAB: Old World Viticulture, New World Wines with Marika Vida
Saturday, June 14, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
EXPERIENCE: Cure Presents Cocktails of the World
Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Cure, 4905 Freret St.
EXPERIENCE: Art & Wine: An Inspirational Afternoon at Ogden Museum
Saturday, June 14, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St.
EXPERIENCE: Shuck n' Jive: Drink, Eat, Dance
Saturday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Paradigm Gardens, 1131 S. Rampart St.
All LABS will take place at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel, 859 Convention Center Blvd.
NOWFE Wine Dinners
Celebrate New Orleans culinary traditions this New Orleans Wine and Food festival by immersing yourself in one of the dining experiences offered across the city on Wednesday, June 11.
Highlighting the innovative creations of New Orleans top chefs, the 2025 NOWFE Wine Dinners are all inclusive experiences with wine pairings, tasty innovations, and a celebration of wine and food culture in the Crescent City. From Broussard's to Seaworthy to Shaya, the featured restaurants offer a wide selection of cuisines, price points, and atmospheres for your enjoyment.
Whether you are seeking to experience New Orleans' finest seafood, quality steaks, or classic Cajun and Creole restaurants, NOWFE has ensured there is something for all.
NOWFE Wine Dinners
34 Restaurant & Bar
710 Baronne St., dinner at 7 p.m., $195 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity| Featuring shrimp san miguel and rice for the table paired with Quinta da Pedra Alta Reserva Blanco 2022.
Boucherie
8115 Jeannette St., dinner at 7 p.m., $125 per person plus tax & gratuity | Featuring wood charred wagyu beef with roasted oyster mushrooms and ratatouille au jus paired with Vina Los Chanchitos GSMC 2021.
Broussard's
819 Conti St., $160 per person plus tax & gratuity | Featuring Creole tomato salad with a goat cheese beignet and herb vinaigrette paired with a 2023 Twomey sauvignon blanc.
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
716 Iberville St., $160 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring seared salmon with shiitake mushrooms topped with peach gastrique paired with flowers pinot noir, Sonoma Coast 2023.
Desi Vega
628 St Charles Ave., $250 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring jumbo gulf shrimp risotto with summer squash paired with 2023 Rombauer chardonnay, Carneros.
Domenica
123 Baronne St., 7 p.m., $145 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring shrimp agnolotti with Calabrian chile and green onion paired with Prelius 'Castelprile' Vermentino.
Junior's on Harrison
789 Harrison Ave., 7 p.m., $130 inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring wild mushroom pasta with porcini broth and tarragon paired with Belle Glos "Balade" Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley.
Kingfish
337 Chartres St., 7 p.m., $130 per person plus tax & gratuity | Featuring crab carbonara with tagliatelle, crème fraiche, and bottarga paired with Markham Vineyards Markham Chardonnay.
M Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton- New Orleans
921 Canal St., 6:30 p.m., $195 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring duck confit tagliatelle with pangrattato and gremolata paired with Justin Reserve cabernet sauvignon 2022.
Seawitch
1628 St Charles Ave., 7 p.m., $125 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring crispy oysters and pork belly with a bourbon glaze, pickled peaches, and spicy chimichuri paired with Duckhorn wines.
Seaworthy
630 Carondelet St., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., $85 inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring halibut with English peas, pistachio, and mushrooms paired with a 2023 Müller-Thurgau.
Shaya
4213 Magazine St., 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., $165 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring Shish-Barak lamb with yogurt sauce and toasted pine nuts paired with 2023 Maxime Magnon "La Démarrante Corbières Rouge.
Ralph's on the Park
900 City Park Ave., 6:30 p.m., $220 inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring zucchini wrapped fish with Creole tomato water, eggplant puree, and Aji pepper-crawfish oil paired with Stag's Leap Sauvignon Blanc Aveta Napa Valley 2023
Restaurant August
301 Tchoupitoulas St., 7 p.m., $200 inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring Iberico pork triangoli with Sungold tomatoes, preserved ramps and togarashi paired with La Jota Vineyard Co. Merlot, Napa Valley.
Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville St., 6:30 p.m., $225 inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring scallop with spices, coconut, and apricot paired with Ramey Woolsey Road Chardonnay 2021 & 2016.
Rib Room
621 St Louis St., $195 inclusive of tax & gratuity | The menu is yet to be released but will be paired with Kobrand wines.
Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House
601 Loyola Ave., 7 p.m., $130 inclusive of tax & gratuity | Featuring peach gazpacho with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, LA jumbo lump crabmeat, and peach prosecco sorbet paired with Principessa Gavaia Gavi.
Brasa and Copper Vine are confirmed as hosts for the 2025 NOWFE wine dinners, but more information is yet to be released. Click here to view the menus and make your reservation before the seats are sold out.
