Inside the 2024 “Food & Wine” Classic in Aspen: Highlights from a Delicious, Star-Studded Weekend in the Mountains
Celebrity chefs, TV favorites, breathtaking scenery and more headlined this year's culinary festival
Every June, the culinary world's eyes turn to Aspen, Colo. for the annual Food & Wine Classic. The four-day festival hosts chefs, wine makers, celebrities and food enthusiasts from all over the world — like Andrew Zimmern, Nancy Silverton, Maneet Chauhan and Tyler Florence (above). From celeb chef-curated dinners and chic parties at the top of Aspen mountain to lively wine tastings and expert food demos by the pros, the weekend is a food lovers' paradise. Scroll down for a little taste of this year's festival.
En Garde
Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan kicks off the party at the top of Aspen mountain by sabering open a bottle of champagne.
Center Stage
CBS Mornings coanchor Tony Dokoupil takes the stage in Aspen during his seminar and cooking demo on perfecting brunch.
Old Friends
Gramercy Tavern owner Danny Meyer and founding chef Tom Colicchio share a moment at the special 30-year anniversary pop-up dinner party for the famed New York City restaurant.
Class in Session
On the main demo stage, Top Chef host Kristen Kish holds court while teaching a seminar on revitalizing comfort foods titled "Second Act Snacks."
Happy Hour
Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony clinks glasses with a guest while promoting his new Ode to Soul wine, a collaboration with Robert Mondavi Vineyards.
Mountaintop Moment
A class photo! A group of brightly-clad celebrity chefs continue a years-long Food & Wine Classic tradition by raising a champagne toast, backed by Aspen's signature snowy peaks.
Live Laughs
Momofuku restaurants founder and TV host David Chang smiles during a live-recording of a podcast episode.
Get Down
Rev Run and DJ Ruckus rock the crowd during their performance at the Last Call at Belly Up! party.
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