The festival features many wine and food celebrities from across thenation, including the Food Network's Tyler Florence and Duff Goldman, andthe Wine School's Brian Freedman and David Snyder. Florence playstelevision host on "Food 911" and "Tyler's Ultimate," while Goldmanshowcases his baking and artistry skills on "Ace of Cakes." Brian Freedmanand David Snyder are two of the most engaging and important food and winenotables on the east coast.

Both Freedman and Snyder will be featured in The Wine School's PremierWine Room. Along with hourly classes and special tastings, attendees willhave the opportunity to taste hundreds of wines from around the world. TheWine School's exemplary staff will be on hand to answer any questions, aswill proprietors and winemakers from several of the wineries represented.

Hourly wine classes and tastings will take place at The Premier Wine Roomthroughout the day:

Friday, October 17, 2008, 3:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday, October 18, 2008, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday, October 19, 2008, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival is a wildly popular event that ispoised to become the premier Food and Wine event on the East Coast. TheWine School of Philadelphia is the go-to institute for wine education inthe tri-state area. For any gourmet enthusiast who loves good food, finewines, and a celebrity foodie or two, this is a not-to-be-missed event.

The Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival will be held at the Atlantic CityConvention Center, October 17 - 19, 2008.

The Wine School2006 Fairmount AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19130800-817-7351www.vinology.com