Top Restaurants and Wineries Gather for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation’s Signature Food & Wine Event

MILWAUKEE, Wisc., October 14, 2025 – The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation will host its 22nd annual Food & Wine Experience at the Pfister Hotel on November 7, 2025.

Tickets are on sale and going fast for this can’t-miss celebration, one of the foundation’s signature events. Founded in 1971, the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation boasts a mission of partnering with and supporting organizations that help prevent cancer, provide the best care to those fighting it, and advance research to find a cure.

“Each year, Food & Wine brings our community together to honor the many people in our lives who have been impacted by cancer while celebrating the incredible culinary talent Milwaukee has to offer,” said Ann Marie Moss, executive director of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. “Now in our 22nd year, we’re excited to welcome both longtime supporters and new guests to join us in our mission to prevent cancer, provide superior care for patients during their cancer journey, and find a cure.”

Taking place on Friday, November 7 on the seventh floor of the Pfister Hotel, the event will feature Milwaukee’s finest restaurants, alongside wine, beer, and spirits from nationally recognized vineyards and distilleries. Guests will enjoy three hours of uninterrupted food and beverage sampling throughout the historic hotel, with a silent auction, wine pull, live music, and more.

Featured participants include: 44 North Idaho Vodka, Amilinda – VIP Lexus Lounge Exclusive, Blue Bat, Blue’s Egg + Bakery, Bridgewater Modern Grill, The Capital Grille, Crown Royal, The Duckhorn Portfolio, Eldr+Rime, Ethica Wines, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Freshchef MKE, FreshFin, Gundlach Bundschu Wines, I.d., J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, La Crosse Distilling Co., Lemonyay! Convivial Culinary, Lo Duca Brothers Inc., Lowlands Private Events & Catering, Lush Popcorn – VIP Afterglow Exclusive, Margaux Brasserie, Mason Street Grill, Maxie’s, Milwaukee Chophouse, NEAT, Noble Catering & Events, Oak City Amaretto, O’Neill Vintners & Distillers (Intercept Wines), Ope! Brewing Co., Storyhill BKC, Studio Kitchen & Cocktails, Three Fat Guys Winery – VIP Lexus Lounge Exclusive, Treasury Wine Estates, WhistlePig Whiskey (listing subject to change).

Tickets for the Friday Tasting Gala are $150 per person.

Attendees can elevate their experience by upgrading to VIP, which includes early registration beginning at 6pm and access to the VIP Lexus Lounge, featuring exclusive tasting stations from four-time James Beard Award finalist Chef Gregory Leon of Amilinda and Packer’s Super Bowl Champion Tony Moll, co-owner of Three Fat Guys Winery pouring wine in person, with comfortable, relaxed seating. Plus, VIP guests are invited to enjoy special dessert and after-dinner drink stations with a cash bar at the VIP Afterglow from 9:30-11pm. VIP tickets are $200, with limited quantities available.

All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

For more information on the event, how to purchase tickets or become a sponsor, please visit lombardifoundation.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.