iLATIN FOOD FEST! Announces Its National Tour

    SAN DIEGO, CA, March 29, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- iLATIN FOOD FEST! (www.latinfoodfest.com) today announces a six-city tour for its Latin culinary festival that will pay homage to the top emerging Hispanic culinary regions the U.S. and showcase the chefs, restaurants, food and beverage purveyors that make these destinations so significant. Kicking off in San Diego September 12 - 15, 2013, the Fest is also planned for New Orleans, Austin, Portland, Nashville and New York.

"We're excited to share our extraordinary San Diego line-up with our fellow Latin culinary enthusiasts around the globe," said Richie Matthews who serves as President of DIALOGO PR, which hosts the Fest. "iLATIN FOOD FEST! will transform downtown San Diego - from PETCO Park to The San Diego Wine & Culinary Event Center and aboard a stunning 142' private yacht - to educate palates and entertain over 6,000 patrons at 20 events, in high style."

iLATIN FOOD FEST! San Diego has partnered with The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank to help eradicate hunger in San Diego. The Fest is also collaborating with The James Beard Foundation.

Visa cardholders can get tickets for the 2013 Festival beginning Friday, April 12 at 9:00 AM (EDT) through Sunday, September 15 online at www.latinfoodfest.com/tickets or by calling (646) 455-3551. General public ticket sales open on Monday, April 22, 2013. Stay up-to-date with the excitement by following the Festival at www.Facebook.com/LatinFoodFest and at www.twitter.com/LatinFoodFest1.

The 2013 Fest will feature an unprecedented roster of culinary talent and events, which will include an Opening Party, Ultra-Premium Tequila and Rare Wine Tasting parties, Educational Seminars, Cocktail Parties, Chef Benefit Dinners, Latina Chef Showdown on the Celebrity Cooking Stage, Live and Silent Auctions; Culinary Tasting Event, and Wine Reception, Live Auction and Chef's Brunch.

Signature white tents stretching across PETCO Park at the Park will be home to the epitome of all tasting events featuring star-studded demonstrations and the Tasting Pavilions, which will showcase offerings from more than 70 restaurants, and wine, spirits and Baja craft beer suppliers.

PRESS CONTACTS:

National:
DIALOGO PR, New York
(646) 455-3551
Mariana Rivera ([email protected])

California/Hispanic:
DIALOGO PR, La Jolla
(858) 461-1970
Alice Gomez ([email protected])

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