Sud De France Festival

I only participated in one event from this festival and really enjoyed myself.
I found a $ 29 deal on Groupon for a wine tasting class at Le Dû Wines in the West Village. They gave us bread, cheese and dried fruits to pair with the wine. They also gave out goody bags (included a dark chocolate bar with quinoa and unnecessary flyers). But the wine was the star of the evening. Our teacher gave us tips on white wine, red wine and rosé. After my 3^rd glass, I decided to record him on my phone. I knew I wouldn’t remember a word he said.
Why four stars? Well there weren’t any seats, which took away from the experience and was probably why the crowd was a little rowdy. Plus, I think our lesson was kind of short.

I am sad to say, my 100^th review is not a five star review, but rather a review of a poor experience.
My wife and I have an obsession with southern France, and have gotten great travel advice from the ladies working in the Maison de la Region Languedoc-​Roussillon office.
So needless to say we were very excited when we saw on the «Sud de France» schedule a block party on 74^th st! They implied there would be food, and wine, and party. Restaurants, and goods for purchase. A street fair celebrating the best of the region!
What did we get?
One booth selling Cod, an ice cream truck and some promotional booths. There was NO WINE. There was only one option, cod brandade, a side, and lemonade. That is it??? You are celebrating the south of France without the promised wine and only one food option? Of the plethora of items food wine or otherwise from the region, that was it???
It was an utter disappointment.