Highlighting dishes from her new cookbook, Susan Feniger’s Street Food, the legendary restauranteur-turned-celebrity chef hits the asphalt with attendees to show off exotic and sublime nibbles from her travels around the world.

Don’t miss out when judge on ABC’s The Taste, Top Chef Finalist and restaurateur Brian Malarkey demos approachable, unpretentious, new American classic dishes from his award-winning restaurant.

Master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim proves that Latin style-inspired cocktails are more than just margaritas. Freshen up drinks with bold new flavors, seductive spirits and even a little heat, all inspired by the vibrant culture in the southern hemisphere.

Everything is bigger in Texas, even the wine scene! Texas wine expert Russ Kane curates this course on Lone Star vino alongside premiere wine talent from the state including Devon Broglie, Craig Collins and June Rodil. FOOD & WINE’s Ray Isle will also lend his expertise to this delicious discussion.

Get fired up for the big game when barbecue bad boy Tim Love shows you how to wow your home team at the grill. Stay cool while sipping on Tim’s go-to beverage of choice – a crisp bottle of white wine that pairs perfectly with a fire-grilled steak. Whether you’re partying in the parking lot or kicking it on the couch, you’ll want to know how to cook up these sure-fire pleasers.

Charles Smith (K Vintners, Charles Smith Wines) and Charles Bieler (Three Thieves, Bieler Père et Fils) – two friends, one goal: to pay tribute to France by making the best American rosé.

Learn how to give those leftovers a makeover as globe-straddling super chef Marcus Samuelsson demonstrates easy ways to turn yesterday’s dinner into tonight’s sexy supper.

Don’t forget The Other White Meat! The Pork Council teams up with Austin’s own award-winning restaurateur Kevin Williamson at this mouth-watering workshop showcasing the delicious possibilities of pork.

Who better to get the inside line on wine from than Mark Oldman? Receive an exclusive crash course on what the pros are drinking and wine techniques you should be using from one of the most sought-after personalities in the world of the vine.

Join Stonestreet winemaker Graham Weerts for a blind tasting of high elevation wines from around the world. Uniquely armed with years of mountain winegrowing experience, Weerts will guide us through the challenges and rewards of growing these powerful, mineral-driven wines in vineyards high above the valley floor.

Festival VIPs (Savor Passes) will enjoy private access to The H-E-B Grand Tasting Pavilion 45-minutes before it opens to other attendees, along with tasting premium brands from the country’s best vineyards.

Embark on an epicurean adventure that showcases the remarkable character and flavor of Texas at The H-E-B Grand Tasting Pavilion. In a feast for the senses spanning over 10,000 square feet and featuring the talents of over 80 food, wine and spirit vendors, you’ll savor bites from regional food artisans, taste signature dishes from some of Texas’ top restaurants and imbibe in some of the finest wines and spirits in the nation — including stand-out selections from regional vintners and distilleries.

What’s more, you’ll be keeping great company as Austin FOOD & WINE Festival chefs and special guests will be on hand mixing, mingling and signing cookbooks for guests. Don’t miss out on this rare gathering of talent and taste as the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival celebrates a gourmet scene like none other.

Tunes by DJ Mel.

Embark on an epicurean adventure that showcases the remarkable character and flavor of Texas at The H-E-B Grand Tasting Pavilion. In a feast for the senses spanning over 10,000 square feet and featuring the talents of over 80 food, wine and spirit vendors, you’ll savor bites from regional food artisans, taste signature dishes from some of Texas’ top restaurants and imbibe in some of the finest wines and spirits in the nation — including stand-out selections from regional vintners and distilleries.

What’s more, you’ll be keeping great company as Austin FOOD & WINE Festival chefs and special guests will be on hand mixing, mingling and signing cookbooks for guests. Don’t miss out on this rare gathering of talent and taste as the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival celebrates a gourmet scene like none other.

Tunes by DJ Mel.

Scared you might screw up supper? Chopped celebrity judge and restaurateur Marc Murphy rolls out some recipes that beginners and experts alike will be able to pull off with gusto.

One pot…a million cures for the munchies. From broths and soups to sauces and stews, LA’s hottest culinary duo — Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo — drops some knowledge on how to fire it up with this fundamental piece of cookware.

Shrubs and drinking vinegar were common ingredients back in the day. Proving that everything old is new again, these ingredients are coming back into vogue. Mixologist Bill Norris leads this informative foray into these intense and underused flavors.

Recover from the winter as wine wizard Ray Isle takes you on a tasting of wines that are great for springtime: rosés, crisp unoaked whites, lighter reds (like Beaujolais) and fresh sparkling wines. You’ll get an earful—and a mouthful—about seasonality and wine. Eat seasonally, drink seasonally!

Sharing at the table in today’s social media-obsessed world no longer requires an additional fork. These days, sharing your meal usually involves a phone, an app like Instagram and some patient friends at your table as you snap, tweet and post your way to sharing every dish coming from the kitchen. Social Media guru and food blogger Natanya Anderson gives insight into how and why we’ve all taken to sharing our food adventures and what this means to chefs, restaurants and your next meal.

Dazzle at your next dinner party with a little help from Jonathan Waxman as he takes on classic dishes that we’ve all heard of and tasted but have no clue how to make, like flambé dishes and cooking with various liquors. You can try this at home!

Is your sweet tooth going unsatisfied by ho-hum desserts? Learn how to put new twists on tried-and-true classics with award-winning pastry chef Philip Speer.

Join wine “wise guy” Anthony Giglio for a non-competitive comparative tasting of wines that might be related to each other. Or not! You’ll have a lot to taste and talk about at this discussion of what really matters to the mouth.

David “Merf” Merfeld leads a discussion of how Washington State wine country was formed, what makes it special, from weather to terroir. Taste why you should be drinking Washington wines.

After over twenty years together, Tony Mantuano and his wife — author and wine expert Cathy Mantuano — know all about perfect pairings. Take home some impressive new culinary know-how with their primer on the essentials of Italian food and playing matchmaker with the right wines.

2012 James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year Christina Tosi is no stranger to creative cakes! Slice into this seminar on Momofuku Milk Bar’s world-renowned desserts as Tosi dishes out some of the sweet secrets of their success.

Libations loom large in Hemingway’s legendary literary works. Take a trip with Tony Abou-Ganim through the famous writer’s catalog with the drinks and stories that he made famous through his globetrotting tales of adventure and romance.

Sip your way through cinematic history with wine writer Mark Oldman when he takes attendees on a tour of wine types made famous in the movies. It’s a tour of discriminating palates from James Bond to Hannibal Lecter that’s guaranteed to entertain.

Bizarre Foods’ Andrew Zimmern and meat master Tim Love will be leaving it up to chance when they decide what to grill up at this hands-on throwdown. From nose to tail or anything in between, you’ll get two distinct perspectives on how to take your grill skills and your menu to the next level.

From rooftop plots to corner farm stands, urban farming has taken root throughout the U.S. Is this the trend du jour or are consumers understanding the benefit and importance of food grown locally? David Pitre and Katie Kraemer Pitre of Tecolote Farm have experienced a 20-year evolution in the popularity of locally grown produce and urban farming. Ever expanding in their quest to bring locally grown organic foods to Austin, their next project brings produce to the doorsteps of low-income families — making urban and organically grown produce available to an even wider audience.

Reimagine some of the quintessential dishes of the American table with Top Chef Master and Master Chef judge Graham Elliot as he whips up whimsical interpretations of iconic homestyle cooking.

Did you know Alaska produces over 50% of all seafood harvested in the United States and all of it is sustainable? Heed the call of the wild with acclaimed chef, National Geographic Fellow and sustainability advocate Barton Seaver as he leads this eye-opening expedition into simple ways to entertain with Alaska seafood.

Take an in-depth look at Pinot Noir from every major region where it’s grown: California, Oregon, Burgundy, New Zealand, northern Italy and even Germany. FOOD & WINE’s Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle will explain how these sips vary according to soil and climate, what the characteristics of the great Pinot regions are and why it’s such an amazing wine for food.

From selecting the right wood to seasoning your steak, you’ve gotta know what you’re doing at the grill. Hunker down with grill guru Tim Love for some inside info at this can’t-miss cookout with some sure-fire surprises!!!

Need to throw a party in a pinch? MacGyver your next meal with top quality, ready-to-use foodstuffs straight from your pantry. Top Chef Tony Mantuano drops some knowledge on how to be clutch in the kitchen and what staples you should always have on hand.

Laid-back, boozy brunches are about as Austin as Longhorn games and Lady Bird Lake. Marc Murphy will ease you into his ideas and recipes to make your next brunch the best of the best.

Ever had to point to a wine label you couldn’t pronounce? Impress your friends after wine guru Mark Oldman demystifies these intimidating vinos and expands your vino vocabulary.

Hiding in plain site in shops and on wine lists, these French appellations are often overshadowed by more famous regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy. Anthony Giglio brings them into the light with six tastes guaranteed to change your compass when navigating French wines.

Festival VIPs (Savor Passes) will enjoy private access to The H-E-B Grand Tasting Pavilion 45-minutes before it opens to other attendees, along with tasting premium brands from the country’s best vineyards.

Embark on an epicurean adventure that showcases the remarkable character and flavor of Texas at The H-E-B Grand Tasting Pavilion. In a feast for the senses spanning over 10,000 square feet and featuring the talents of over 80 food, wine and spirit vendors, you’ll savor bites from regional food artisans, taste signature dishes from some of Texas’ top restaurants and imbibe in some of the finest wines and spirits in the nation — including stand-out selections from regional vintners and distilleries.

What’s more, you’ll be keeping great company as Austin FOOD & WINE Festival chefs and special guests will be on hand mixing, mingling and signing cookbooks for guests. Don’t miss out on this rare gathering of talent and taste as the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival celebrates a gourmet scene like none other.

Tunes by DJ Mel.

Argus Cidery, the first American Hard Cider crafted in Texas from apples produced by Texan growers and winner of a $10,000 AFWA grant, is taking the lead on culinary innovation to plant a test orchard in Dripping Springs for experimentation of new apple varieties and rootstocks not grown in Texas, and will be the first Texas apple orchard using organic practices.

Embark on an epicurean adventure that showcases the remarkable character and flavor of Texas at The H-E-B Grand Tasting Pavilion. In a feast for the senses spanning over 10,000 square feet and featuring the talents of over 80 food, wine and spirit vendors, you’ll savor bites from regional food artisans, taste signature dishes from some of Texas’ top restaurants and imbibe in some of the finest wines and spirits in the nation — including stand-out selections from regional vintners and distilleries.

What’s more, you’ll be keeping great company as Austin FOOD & WINE Festival chefs and special guests will be on hand mixing, mingling and signing cookbooks for guests. Don’t miss out on this rare gathering of talent and taste as the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival celebrates a gourmet scene like none other.

Tunes by DJ Mel.

Get ready to rock when music aficionado — and ramen fanatic — Marcus Samuelsson shows off his various takes on the famous Japanese noodle dish. With or without broth, they’ll be served with his favorite songs on the side.

Top Chef Paul Qui has become the talk of the Texas food scene for his inventive edibles. Get some valuable lessons from this culinary wunderkind as he summons signature dishes from scratch using seasonal Texas ingredients.

Whether you’re a craft brewery aficionado or just like to drink beer, booze buff Bill Norris and a panel of regional and national craft brewmasters present some inside tips, tricks and techniques on the art of brewing this cherished beverage.

Who doesn’t love lobster? Dismissed as inedible in olden days, this sought-after seafood is now a perennial favorite. Chef Jonathan Waxman shows off a few unconventional ways to cook up the King of Crustaceans.

Fearless foodie and celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern will pull out all the stops when he shows guests how to prepare some very unconventional poultry. After this wild demo, you’ll be in for some fresh new flavors of the feather.

Swish, savor and get spoiled with some of the great wines from the 2013 Wine Guide, curated from 500 of the world’s greatest wineries. Each glass will be profiled with recommendations from master of the vine Ray Isle.

Did you know that wines produced from grapes grown on the slopes of Sicily’s Mt. Etna are revered the world over? Wine expert Anthony Giglio will introduce you to this lovely, looked-over wine region with Mediterranean varietals that have been right under your nose.

From custom ice to handmade shrubs, exotic bitters and locally-produced spirits, Austin is becoming recognized for its spirited approach to craft cocktails. One of Austin’s most popular bartenders, David Alan (aka Tipsy Texan) will share insights and insider tips on Austin’s top cocktails and cocktail makers, along with new trends coming to a shaker near you.