New York culinary editor Gillian Duffy carefully chooses the participants each year. The passion and diversity of the chefs, mixologists, and restaurateurs represent everything that makes dining out in New York such a one-of-a-kind adventure. Unlike other food events, the relaxed, convivial spirit of New York Taste encourages interaction between guests and chefs, affording attendees personal, up-close, and unforgettable-experiences.