Dan Richer (Razza), Robbie Felice (pastaRAMEN, Viaggio and more) and Ryan DePersio (Battello) are some of several North Jersey chefs participating in the New York City Wine & Food Festival , Oct. 15-19 in the Seaport neighborhood of Lower Manhattan.

Now in it's 18th year, the five-day annual NYCWFF showcases the talents of the world’s most renowned chefs and creators, and plenty of food celebrities, through more than 50 events, including tastings, dinners, cocktail parties, brunches, master classes and more. Other North Jersey chefs participating in the five-day festival include Antonio Carballo (Le Malt, Meximodo), Andrew Riccatelli (Bacarosa) and the Farella brothers (Brothers Smokehouse).

Put simply, the festival is a big deal; a who's-who of culinary stars. And since New Jersey is

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