Lidia Bastianich, center, with two guests

Nearly 500 people visited Gary’s Wine & Marketplace in Madison, NJ on Saturday, October 8 to meet beloved chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and television personality Lidia Bastianich and taste a selection of wines from Palm Bay International.

The event was part of Gary’s “Taste of Italy” promotion, ongoing through the month of October. Lidia was on hand to meet guests and sign copies of her latest cookbook, Lidia’s Family Table, while representatives from Palm Bay offered samples of Marchesi di Barolo Barbera Maraia, Marchesi di Barolo Cannubi, Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico, Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino and Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio Classico.

Palm Bay is a proud sponsor of Lidia's PBS television program, Lidia’s Family Table.