ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Let’s toast to another first for Atlantic City. Harrah’s Entertainment, in cooperation with the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, will host the 2009 TD Bank Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival July 30 through August 2, 2009.

The Festival promises to be the premier event of Atlantic City’s summer season with four days of events, tastings and celebrity appearances. Chefs from the Food Network and Bravo will host, demonstrate, mix and mingle with guests at more than 20 events filling the schedule throughout the weekend.

This culinary spectacular presented by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, and benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure features a variety of events ranging from gourmet pizza and wine tastings to small group chef demonstrations from the likes of Emeril Lagasse, Tom Colicchio, Duff Goldman, Ted Allen and Ingrid Hoffman. Among the most anticipated events is an intimate dinner with Food Network star chef Guy Fieri as he demonstrates how to prepare a family style dinner.

Each event location is tailored to the audience in various Harrah’s Entertainment owned resort locations. Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio uncorks select wine tastings at The Pool at Harrah’s Resort. Emeril Lagasse teaches his famous Cajun cooking at Showboat. Guy Fieri, along with the Phillips Seafood team, creates a summertime clambake in the historic Dennis Courtyard at Bally’s on the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Other events include:
• Cooking Lessons with Emeril Lagasse, Guy Fieri, Tom Colicchio and Ingrid Hoffman
• Malibu Rum Beach Soirée with Celebrity Chefs
• Feast of Fieri hosted by Guy Fieri
• House of Blues After Party presented by Crystal Head and hosted by Tom Colicchio
• A California Wine Tour hosted by Ted Allen • The Glenlivet Cigar and Whiskey Lounge
• The Beer Garden hosted by Trinity Irish Pub & Carvery and Game On! at The Pier Shops at Caesars Atlantic City
• The Art of Fondue presented by The Melting Pot and hosted by Ingrid Hoffmann
• Rooftop Dinner and a Movie hosted by Ingrid Hoffmann
• Gospel Brunch hosted by Duff Goldman

TD Bank Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival attendees will get an even tastier deal with special offers and discounts at participating restaurants throughout South Jersey.

In support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Central and South Jersey Affiliate, the TD Bank Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival will also offer a limited number of $2,000 “Pink Ribbon” packages to those who want to experience the inaugural event like a VIP. Included in this package is a luxurious room throughout the festival along with an all-access pass to over 15 events featuring all of the celebrity chefs, commemorative gifts, VIP early access to the Pool tasting events, and free entry into the 2009 Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure. As the main benefactor of the festival, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Central and South Jersey Affiliate will receive $1,000 for each of the “Pink Ribbon” packages sold. Tickets for this must see event will go on sale Saturday, April 25. A complete listing of the TD Bank Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival events, ticket information and celebrity appearances can be found at www.acfoodandwine.com.

The 2009 TD Bank Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival marks the first joint venture between Harrah’s Entertainment, title sponsor TD Bank and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Central and South Jersey Affiliate.

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For more information contact:
Christopher Jonic
Public Relations – Harrah’s Entertainment
609.343.2463
cjonic@harrahs.com

June 6 & 7, 2009

2^nd Annual Festival

Show Hours:

Saturday, June 6, 2009: 12 noon-Sunset (8:00 p.m.)

Sunday, June 7, 2009: 12 noon- 6:00 p.m.

Experience Flavor with a View
The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor^®, a world-class event, will celebrate distinctive cuisine, fine wine, beer and spirits. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the latest culinary and varietal trends.

The festival is located at the extraordinary National Harbor on the Potomac River, the largest multi-use project on the East Coast. Many world regions will be represented, providing a wide assortment of styles, but all festival participants share one philosophy---a personal dedication to their artistry and a loyalty to local, fresh, in-season, and responsibly sourced ingredients.

What Is National Harbor?
National Harbor is the largest multi-use project on the East Coast, with 300-acres of land sloping down to 1-1/4 miles of spectacular Potomac River waterfront.  It also includes 7.3 million square feet of offices, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, condominiums, a full-service marina, a convention center, and more than 10,000 parking spaces.

Where Is National Harbor?
The site is located in Prince George's County, Maryland on the Potomac River, and is just minutes from Washington, D.C. National Harbor is accessible from I-95/I-495, I-295, the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and by water taxi from Washington, D.C., and historic Alexandria, Virginia.

National Harbor Features

• 4,000 hotel rooms
• The new Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center, the largest on the East Coast
• 2,500 luxury residential units
• Full-service marina
• More than 10,000 parking spaces
• 12 fine dining restaurants

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