News | October 19, 2012

Haute Event: Adam Richman Reveals Details of the World Food Championships

News | October 19, 2012

By Susan Stapleton

in Las Vegas, NV — Adam Richman in front of Bally’s Las Vegas, home of the WFC barbeque category competition that takes place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-3. Photos: ©Erik Kabik, erikkabik.com/World Food Championships

Adam Richman, star of the Travel Channel, visited Bally’s Las Vegas on Wednesday to introduce the upcoming World Food Championships that will be held Nov. 1-4.

Richman explained the origination of the WFC, discussed the championship’s $300,000 prize purse, detailed the seven competition food-categories and previewed the event’s finale that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Caesars Palace.

The conference included a luncheon that presented the WFC’s category-inspired cuisine. Tastes included: beef brisket, pulled pork, barbeque ribs, grilled vegetables, baked beans and cupcakes. Barbeque dishes were provided by Napoleon Bacerra at Poppa Naps Barbeque, and the cupcakes were catered from Sin City Cupcakes.

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Adam Richman in front of Bally’s Las Vegas, home of the WFC barbeque category competition that takes place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-3. Photos: ©Erik Kabik, erikkabik.com/World Food Championships

Adam Richman at the Bally’s Las Vegas press conference behind a poker table filled with items representing each of the seven food-category competitions at the WFC.

Adam Richman in front of Caesars Palace, home of the 2012 WFC Final Table that takes place Sunday, Nov. 4.

Adam Richman in front of Paris Las Vegas, home of the WFC Champions Reception that takes place Thursday, Nov. 1.

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