Sponsors
The Columbus Food & Wine Affair has grown in popularity and size due, in large part, to the generosity of our supporting sponsors. On behalf of the Columbus Food & Wine Affair, its restaurant, winery and exhibitor participants and the charities that are supported each year, we raise a glass to the many businesses and corporations that make this event possible.
With the help of our many sponsors, we are able to add an educational segment to the Columbus Food & Wine Affair for our community's hospitality managers and staff, helping to educate them so that they might grow within their positions, ensuring a strong industry and fine dining experiences for all.
Thank you for your generous support!
THANK YOU TO OUR IN-KIND SUPPORTERS!
* A Catered Event * Bartha Audio Visual * Business First * C - The Columbus Magazine * Cameron Mitchell Catering * Central Ohio Graphics * CIVIC On-Line * Clayton Kendall Inc * The Columbus Dispatch * Columbus Fish Market * Columbus Jazz Arts Group * Columbus Monthly * Columbus Sign * Daily Services* Event Source * Extraordinary Events * FastSigns - East Main Street * Franklin Park Conservatory * Heidelberg Distributing * Himes Vending * Hopkins Printing * Image Works * Klatte Photography * Madison & Fifth * Mercury Design Studio * Metro Cuisine Catering * MetroScap * Millers Textiles * OutLook Weekly * Panera Bread * Parking Solutions * S & G Tent Rentals * S. Pellegrino * Service Extraordinaire * Silpada * Smith & Wollensky * Southwest Airlines * Sysco Central Ohio * The Diamond Cellar * The Other Paper * Vital Filmworks *Wasserstrom * WBNS 10 TV * West Camp Press
The continued success of the Columbus Food & Wine Affair and its ability to support central Ohio charities is directly related to the support of our sponsors and in-kind contributors. Thank you for your support of this premier event.
| DISCOVER CARD
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| The Columbus Dispatch
Click here to visit their website FOUNDING SPONSORS Click for Description The COLUMBUS DISPATCH is the No. 1 source of information in central Ohio and the only daily newspaper serving all of the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan market. Dispatch.com is the top-rated Ohio-based source of news for central Ohioans. Both the print and online arms of Ohio’s Greatest Home Newspaper are committed to providing the most accurate, timely and in-depth news and information to the Columbus metropolitan area. Every day, we strive to reflect the spirit of the community with a commitment to excellence that not only extends to the writing, editing and photography of our products, but also to their readability and design. COLUMBUS ALIVE is a weekly entertainment magazine and website serving central Ohio with fresh, fun coverage of the music, arts, food and nightlife that makes this city tick. Like our paper, our readers are precisely the kinds of people advertisers want to target: They are involved, well-educated, prosperous and energetic people in the prime of their lives who believe in making the most out of this community. |
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| WBNS-10 TV
Click here to visit their website FOUNDING SPONSORS Click for Description From its founding in 1949, WBNS Television has strived to bring to Central Ohio the highest quality news and entertainment programming and set the standard in caring for the community while utilizing the finest in television technology. WBNS-TV is the most-watched news channel in the heart of Ohio, delivering 24-hour news, CBS programming and sports, top-rated syndicated programs and award-winning local programming. 10TV is also Central Ohio's source for The Ohio State University Men's Basketball and Big Ten Sports. WBNS-TV has led the Columbus television market in ratings more often than any other station in the past 50 years. Advertisers benefit from WBNS-10TV's leadership role in the market and impressive coverage area of nearly 30 Ohio counties. WBNS-TV stands on the cutting edge of television broadcasting as it has since its inception over 50 years ago. Today, High Definition Television (HDTV) is the way of the future and WBNS-TV is among the handful of television stations in the United States that can and does air programs in this breakthrough technology. |
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| CORA
Click here to visit their website FOUNDING SPONSORS Click for Description The Central Ohio Restaurant Association is proud to have been of service to Central Ohio restaurants for 50 years.
Our Mission: Promote a strong and innovative restaurant industry. Provide education, training, community involvement and networking events for our members. Enhance the industry's image locally, regionally and nationally, through effective use of the media; proactive involvement in political issues and Ohio Restaurant and National Restaurant Association affiliation. Our Vision: Supporting the restaurant professional who represents the largest private sector employer in our nation. |
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| Cameron Mitchell
Click here to visit their website FOUNDING SPONSORS Click for Description Founded by entrepreneur Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites. Today, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants features nine concepts with twenty-nine restaurants in eight states, a premier catering division and many more future additions in the works. On our many menus, you will find we offer the perfect mix of must-have familiar craveables to new and exciting dishes. From seafood to steak, from Italian to Asian and more, we guarantee hand-selected quality and absolute freshness of every ingredient. Whether you’re in the mood for the comfort of an upscale neighborhood diner or the class of America’s great steakhouse, you’ll find something to suit every occasion. In our restaurants and Home Office, you will experience an extraordinary level of service and attention to detail from the finest associates available. The way we treat our associates is a secret ingredient in our recipe for success. Welcome to Cameron Mitchell Restaurants where you’ll find we have a lot on our plate. All of it is delicious. |
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| Heidelberg Distributing
Click here to visit their website FOUNDING SPONSORS Click for Description Life Roars Through Us
That's our mission at Heidelberg! We represent wonderful beverages that help you celebrate everyday life. Our family of associates work diligently in all areas of sales, operations, customer service and delivery to get these beverages to retailers in your community. Cheers! |
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| Giant Eagle
Click here to visit their website FOUNDING SPONSORS Click for Description Official Retailer of Columbus Food & Wine Affair
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| S. Pellegrino
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| Marquee Club Group
RESERVE SPONSOR Click for Description PREMIER AT SAWMILL - Visit www.premieratsawmill.com
We’ve been helping people in Central Ohio meet their fitness goals for over twenty six years. Our mission?
KINSALE GOLF & FITNESS - Visit www.golfkinsale.com Superior golf is where the Kinsale experience begins. Sharpen your eye and hone your skills on a splendidly designed golf course of uncommon quality. This uniquely satisfying experience doesn’t end with the 18th green. Our attention to detail throughout the club is unrivaled by any other club in the area. From the luxurious locker rooms with saunas, spas and lounges to the state-of-the-art fitness center, you will immediately feel welcomed, attended to and indulged. SCIOTO RESERVE GOLF & SWIM CLUB - visit www.sciotoreserve.com The heart of Scioto Reserve is the 18-hole golf course that winds through rolling meadows, beautiful lakes and lush wooded areas. Its bent grass fairways, tees and greens are the creation of renowned architect, Barry Serafin, and the course offers five sets of tee boxes, large gently rolling greens, twelve lakes and meticulous country club conditions. This championship course provides an unforgettable experience for members and guests of all skill sets, and has challenged some of the most talented tournament golfers in Central Ohio.
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| Franklin Park Conservatory
Click here to visit their website RESERVE SPONSOR Click for Description The Mission of Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory nurtures plants and people. We promote environmental appreciation and ecological awareness for everyone. Our unique botanical collections provide lifelong learning opportunities in a friendly and accessible setting, which preserves tradition and provides a refuge for the soul. The History of Franklin Park Conservatory Originally built in 1895, Franklin Park Conservatory is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is a premier horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and spectacular Chihuly artworks. The conservatory contains more than 400 plant species. Collections include: Himalayan Mountains, Tropical Rainforest, Desert, Succulent Patio, Bonsai Courtyard, Pacific Island Water Garden, Showhouse with orchid and tropical bonsai collections, and Palm House with more than 40 species of palms. The conservatory is set within Franklin Park, and surrounded by 90 acres of outdoor botanical gardens and green space. A single glance at the original Victorian glass palace leaves no doubt that Franklin Park Conservatory has a rich and significant history to tell. |
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| Madison & Fifth
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| Sysco Central Ohio
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| Event Source
Click here to visit their website SINGLE VINEYARD Click for Description Event Source is your one-stop product rental resource for special events ffeaturing one of th emost extensive in-stock selections of colors, styles, patterns and party rental equipment. Visit our 3,200 sq. ft. showroom in Cleveland or our 2,400 sq. ft. showroom in Columbus. Event Source has been serving party rental needs for over 25 years and has everything you'll need for any event or party. We can customize any size venue from a baackyard picnic to a convention center event; from an intimate wedding to a grand gala. Event Source will work with you to create a truly memorable event. You will have complete confidence in your event because your Event Source order will be accurate, the equipment superb and the service extraordinary! |
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| Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP
Click here to visit their website SINGLE VINEYARD Click for Description Porter Wright Morris & Arthur’s more than 300 lawyers in six offices located in Ohio, Florida and Washington, D.C., seamlessly bring together the knowledge, skills and experience to represent our worldwide clients effectively and efficiently in even the most complex legal problems and business opportunities. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our clients. For more than 150 years, clients have trusted Porter Wright to help them reach their business objectives. Our clients expect responsive, top-quality legal work. We provide it promptly, attentively and cost-effectively. We are committed to supporting our profession. Porter Wright lawyers have taken leadership roles in national, state and local bar associations, judicial societies and professional organizations. We devote our talents and our time to aspiring lawyers, legal educational programs and pro bono representation. We are committed to improving our communities. Porter Wright lawyers and staff are active trustees, officers and members of civic, charitable and cultural organizations. Through firm-wide and individual efforts, we help make our cities, counties and states better places to live and work. We are committed to the future. Porter Wright enjoyed success over its first 150 years by anticipating and reacting to changes in the law, in our clients’ industries and businesses, and in our clients’ objectives and needs. We look forward to our next 150 years. |
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| WBNS-10 TV
Click here to visit their website MEDIA SPONSORS Click for Description From its founding in 1949, WBNS Television has strived to bring to Central Ohio the highest quality news and entertainment programming and set the standard in caring for the community while utilizing the finest in television technology. WBNS-TV is the most-watched news channel in the heart of Ohio, delivering 24-hour news, CBS programming and sports, top-rated syndicated programs and award-winning local programming. 10TV is also Central Ohio's source for The Ohio State University Men's Basketball and Big Ten Sports. WBNS-TV has led the Columbus television market in ratings more often than any other station in the past 50 years. Advertisers benefit from WBNS-10TV's leadership role in the market and impressive coverage area of nearly 30 Ohio counties. WBNS-TV stands on the cutting edge of television broadcasting as it has since its inception over 50 years ago. Today, High Definition Television (HDTV) is the way of the future and WBNS-TV is among the handful of television stations in the United States that can and does air programs in this breakthrough technology. |
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| C The Columbus Magazine
Click here to visit their website MEDIA SPONSORS |
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| Columbus Coca-Cola
Click here to visit their website BARREL SELECT |
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| Diamond Cellar (the)
Click here to visit their website GRAND TASTING SPONSOR Click for Description TheDiamond Cellar is one of the largest independent jewelry stores in the United States, representing some of the finest brands n the world. It's a long way from the humble begining as a trade shop serving other jewelers in Columbus, OHio. But through it all, one thing has remainded the same. We have always strived to offer the finest service available. Wheterh it's in sales, custom design or repair, you will deal with some of the most talented and highly trained people in the country.. We are jewelers in the true sense of the word, as we still manufacture and repair in our own store. At the Diamond Cellar, we have a long history of craftsmanship that continues today. |
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| ECOLAB
Click here to visit their website GRAND TASTING SPONSOR |
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| Ellis Kitchen and Bath
Click here to visit their website GRAND TASTING SPONSOR |
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| Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Click here to visit their website IN-KIND SPONSORS Click for Description Founded by entrepreneur Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites. Today, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants features nine concepts with twenty-nine restaurants in eight states, a premier catering division and many more future additions in the works. On our many menus, you will find we offer the perfect mix of must-have familiar craveables to new and exciting dishes. From seafood to steak, from Italian to Asian and more, we guarantee hand-selected quality and absolute freshness of every ingredient. Whether you’re in the mood for the comfort of an upscale neighborhood diner or the class of America’s great steakhouse, you’ll find something to suit every occasion. In our restaurants and Home Office, you will experience an extraordinary level of service and attention to detail from the finest associates available. The way we treat our associates is a secret ingredient in our recipe for success. Welcome to Cameron Mitchell Restaurants where you’ll find we have a lot on our plate. All of it is delicious. |
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| Heidelberg Distributing
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| Klatte Photography
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| Miller Textile
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| West-Camp Press
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