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The 2009 Fabulous Food Show

The 2009 Fabulous Food Show in Cleveland was, well,fabulous!

Tens of thousands of people visited the IX Center Nov 13-15, 2009 to sample new foods and wines, learn cooking techniques and see their favorite Food Network stars. Busloads of people from Buffalo, Chicago and other cities mixed with happy food adventurers from the Cleveland area.

Cooking demonstration at Fabulous Food Show

The Grand Tasting Pavilion was, as always, a popular destination as attendees sampled wines, beers and other spirits.

Carolyn Spengler helped guide consumers
on the right wine to choose

Various international wines were also served.

For many, the highlight of the show was the appearance of their favorite celebrity chefs. After their demonstrations, the Chefs appeared in the Autograph Pavilion to sign books and take pictures.

Sandra Lee, host of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cooking and Sandra’s Money Saving Meals on the Food Network

Tyler Florence host of Tyler’s Ultimate

Iron Chef Bobby Flay of Throwdown with Bobby Flay

When Bobby Flay saw that there were still fans waiting for autographs after the "official" signing time, he went out to meet them.

Bobby Flay signing in Cleveland (Dan Hanson photos)

The roar during the celebrity chef's presentations rivalled any rock concert. None was louder than for local favorite, Iron Chef Michael Symon. Chef Symon's demonstrations were all sold out (as were all the celebrity chef sessions) but huge screens throughout the show displayed the live video feed.

Iron Chef Michael Symon at Fab Food Show (Dan Hanson photo)

During his autograph signing session, Chef Symon met up with former Cleveland Brown Al Bubba Baker.

Iron Chef Michael Symon and Bubba Baker at Fab Food Show (Dan Hanson photo)

It was also nice to see other local flavors in the show.

Ohio Apples

Sustainable Cleveland - Grow Ohio

Ohio Farm Bureau

ClevelandWomen.com exhibited at the show and gave away over $35,000 worth of spices and seasonings from ACH Foods (Durkees, Tone Brothers, French's Dec-A-Cake and others) to attendees.

We also gave out a secret code to be entered into an online raffle for great prizes.

Congratulations to the winners of the Fabulous Food Show Raffle

Adrienne H of Painesville won a holiday floral arrangement from Plant Magic Florists in Wickliffe

JoanH of South Euclid, Carol K of Amherst and Molly T of Avon won Macy's bags with perfumes and other products. Congratulations!

Raffle Winner Joan Horowitz of South Euclid (right) with daughter Rachel

Don't miss the special videos with Michael Symon from a Cleveland business event

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