Crowds find what they like at ilani Wine and Food Fest

Chefs, vendors, exhibitions highlight three-day event

RIDGEFIELD — Culinary experts showed up as advertised, and so did the crowds at the ilani Wine and Food Fest. 

The three-day event at the ilani Resort featured famous chefs as well as some of the top regional and national wines and spirits.

The crowd seemed to grow hourly at Saturday’s Grand Tasting. There were more than a dozen events throughout the festival.

Here is a look at this year’s event, and a look into the future. The resort wants to make this an annual event.