Eat, drink and jump in a wine vat

The annual 3-day UpperCrust wine and food extravaganza, organised this year in association with Mid Day, introduces you to food and drink from around the world

If you are curious about what type of pasta goes best with a robust, tomato sauce or the correct temperature that a glass of Sauvignon Blanc should be chilled at before you sip it, head to the World Trade Centre today.

The UpperCrust Show, in association with MiD DAY, is a food and wine fair that provides a platform for big names from the food industry including top chefs who will share their expertise with aspiring foodies.

Farzana Contractor, editor and publisher, UpperCrust magazine, says that the event is all set to be bigger and better than last year. "There will be over a hundred food and beverage stalls. The highlight this year is the Celebrity Chef Cookery contest, where five renowned chefs will be presented with a basket of ingredients and given one-and-a-half hours to work their culinary magic. The live cookery demos will feature everything from Chinese and Italian to Parsi and grilled cuisine. Experts will talk on wine tasting, the allure of champagne, coffee tasting, even physical fitness and homeopathy.u00a0

The travel stalls, where you can get holidays related to food and wine tailor-made for you, are worth checking out. So, if you are fan of Awadhi or Irish cuisine, get a low down on trips that trace the origins of the cuisine, with tips on rustling up signature dishes thrown in.

At: World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade.
Till: December 6, from 10 am to 8 pm

Highlight of the show
Roll up your trousers and get busy grape-stomping in wine vats on the last day of the show. And for those who can't do without their UpperCrust, there's a 50% discount on annual subscription to the magazine. Go foodie, go!

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How is a Champagne fountain made?

Finewinesnmore is going to be setting up a champagne fountain. "My aim is to demystify champagne and decipher the mystique associated with it. For example: why is it considered a status symbol or a celebratory drink? After all, it's nothing but sparkling wine," adds Wedge. Watch out for the debate between Wedge and an Argentinian wine expert on the merits of the bubbly.u00a0

At: Expo centre.
On: December 5, 6 pm

When food becomes a work of art

Artist Ajay De will paint live the dishes being cooked at the venue. "Still art has been popular since the 17th century and while making food is an art in itself, I will be showcasing the beauty of food as an object of art, using charcoal and some colours."
At: Expo centre.
On: Today, 6 pm onwards

Why Parsis pickle everything

Katy will demonstrate how to make Prawn Patia and Jardaloo Chicken, and explain how Parsi cuisine has evolved over the years including how they make ingenious use of the resources at hand. "The Parsis resided along the west coast of Gujarat, marked by a scarcity of water. Hence, the focus was on preserving items in the form of pickles, using wine and vinegar, for drought-ridden months. Hence, you find pickles with virtually every ingredient including prawn, brinjal, fish and mutton."
At:u00a0 WTC lawns.
On: December 6, 2 pm