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Contact: Tricia Marchand-Watson
Communications & Media Relations Manager
@fallsviewcasinoresort.com
905-371-7780
(Niagara Falls, ON) March 13, 2024 – The second annual Fallsview Food & Drink Fest is back, with this year even more flavourful than ever – having evolved from two to four indulgent days of food and fun! From June 6-9, get ready to bring out your inner foodie and join Fallsview for one, two, three or four days of mouth-watering experiences.
“We’ve taken our culinary adventure to new heights and this year will continue to elevate your tastebuds,” shares Cathy Price, Niagara Casino’s Vice President of Marketing. “We’re showcasing some incredible celebrity chefs, so get ready for an extraordinary gourmet journey with some fresh and delightful additions.”
The fun begins at the Backyard BBQ on June 6 where Fallsview has taken the “Q” to a whole new level. Don’t miss the official kick off for the event at our weekly backyard BBQ. With demonstrations by Canadian BBQ Masters Maddie and Kiki, live entertainment, delicious food, and drink sections all with the scenic atmosphere of the Falls! There’s no entry fee for this tasty new adventure – à la carte food and beverages will be available for purchase.
On June 7, the Celebrity Chef Dine About is back, and this year Fallsview has raised the culinary bar. Enjoy an intimate evening of fine food, amazing drinks and mingling with celebrity chefs Mary Berg, Aarón Sánchez, Rocco DiSpirito, Geoffrey Zakarian and Maddie & Kiki. All while sampling local food and drink pairings, with live music provided by DJ JustGeorge.
On June 8, Fallsview Food Con is back. Sip and savour at the afternoon food expo with local vendors, while celebrity chefs Mary Berg, Aarón Sánchez, Rocco DiSpirito and Geoffrey Zakarian whip up delectable treats in live action demonstrations on the main stage with host of the Food Network Canada Series You Gotta Eat Here! John Catucci.
And on June 9, Fallsview’s award-winning, 21 Club proudly presents its first Brunch with Mary Berg. Celebrate brunch with award-winning TV host and best-selling author, Mary Berg, in 21 Club. Enjoy your favourite meal with your favourite chef only at Fallsview Casino.
This year’s celebrity chefs include:
- Mary Berg – host of The Good Stuff with Mary Berg on CTV as well as bestselling author of Well Seasoned: A Year’s Worth of Delicious Recipes and Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion. She is also the host of the 5x Canadian Screen Award winning Mary Makes It Easy and the 4x CSA Award-winning Mary’s Kitchen Crush, including 3 CSA wins herself, as well as the Season 3 winner of MasterChef Canada and a cooking expert on CTV’s Your Morning, The Social, and The Marilyn Denis Show in Canada. Mary’s new best-selling cookbook In Mary’s Kitchen: Stress-Free Recipes for Every Home Cook is available now.
- Aarón Sánchez – Mexican-American celebrity chef, restauranteur, television personality, cookbook author and philanthropist. He is the executive chef and part-owner of the Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans. He also co-starred on Food Network’s hit series Chopped and Chopped Jr. and hosted Cooking Channel’s Emmy-nominated Taco Trip.
- Rocco DiSpirito – Award-winning chef and New York Times best-selling author, Celebrity Judge and competitor on Food Network’s Tournament of Champions, Guys Grocery Games, Guys Ranch Kitchen and his own Restaurant Divided.
- Geoffrey Zakarian – American chef, restaurateur, television personality and author. He is featured on several television programson the Food Network, including Chopped and The Next Iron Chef on which, in 2011, he won the right to join Iron Chef America.
- Maddie and Kiki – Canada’s Favourite BBQ Masters. Named Top 10 Grill Experts of North America and featured in the prestigious, Forbes magazine.
To learn more about the Fallsview Food and Drink Fest visit www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com. Tickets will be available for purchase through Ticketmaster on Monday, March 18th at 10am.
Dates & Times
Backyard BBQ Pop-Up PitMasters
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 3pm – 10pm
Location: Fallsview Backyard
Admission is free.
Fallsview Food & Drink Fest – Celebrity Chef Dine About
Date: Friday, June 7, 2023
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Location: The Grand Hall
Price: $225 + taxes and service charges
Fallsview Food & Drink Fest – Fallsview Food Con
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2023
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Location: The Grand Hall
Price: $115 + taxes and service charges
Brunch with Mary Berg
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2023
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: 21 Club
Price: $100 + taxes and service charges
Related links
Fallsview Casino Food and Drink Fest: www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com
Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.ca
Newsroom: newsroom.fallsviewcasinoresort.com
About Fallsview Casino Resort
Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort that has been offering premier entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. Featuring a hotel with 372 luxury rooms and suites, Fallsview Casino Resort houses a large and impressive gaming floor with more than 3,500 slot machines and 130 gaming tables. Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its two signature restaurants, Ponte Vecchio and 21 Club Steak & Seafood, the state-of-the-art 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, the 5,000-seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, dozens of dining and shopping options, including the NEW OVERTIME Sports Lounge and more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit fallsviewcasinoresort.com, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @fallsviewcasino, or call 1-888-325-5788.
About Mohegan
Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit www.mohegangaming.com.
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