BCA 9th Annual Global Food & Wine Event
The BCA will celebrate its 9th annual Global Food and Wine Experience to take place at Guastavino's, located at 409 East 59th Street (underneath the 59th Street Bridge) in New York City on Friday, November 16th from 7 PM to 10:30 PM. "This premier BCA Global culinary event recognizes Harlem as one of NYC's top food Mecca," declares Melba Wilson, restaurateur and owner Melba's Restaurant NYC. During this event, over 50 chefs, wine and spirit merchants, and hundreds of food connoisseurs will come together to create a platform for extraordinary culinary exploration.
As part of the event's unique experience, more than 50 culinary students will be working side by side with New York's premier industry professionals as they prepare and unveil the latest trends. The event highlights will include a culinary sampling from select restaurants paired with gourmet tastings from winemakers, distributors and outlets from around the world.
In addition, the event will celebrate the remarkable lifetime accomplishments of Helen C. Shelton, Senior Partner at global public relations firm Finn Partners, by presenting her with the 2012 BCA Vision in Wine & Spirits Award. Throughout her career, Ms. Shelton has worked to promote both excellence and diversity within the Wine and Spirit industry. Over the years, Ms. Shelton has developed dozens of signature campaigns for mass market to ultra-premium brands and pioneered the use of radio in the spirits marketing communications mix. Among her award-winning and volume- generating initiatives are the Seagram's Gin Diamonds and Ice Contest, Seagram's Gin Pursuit of Excellence Program, Martell Cognac Sharp-Dressed Man campaign and the opening communications strategy for Robert Mondavi's state-of-the-art red winemaking facility, To-Kalon. She has represented iconic brands in the Pernod Ricard USA, Rémy Cointreau USA and Adult Beverage Co. portfolios. Ms. Shelton is a graduate of Dartmouth College and holds an M.S. in Communications and Journalism from Boston University. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Communications at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
WHERE: Guastavino's Midtown; 409 East from 59th Street, NYC, NY 10022
WHEN: Friday, November located 16th, 2012 (7pm-10:30pm)
TICKETS: $100 for General Admission; $125 VIP Admission
To reserve your spot today, please visit http://9thannualglobalfw.eventbrite.com/
Please our website for more information, at www.bcaglobal.org
About BCA Global:
BCA Global is a national, not-for-profit organization devoted to the enhancement of professional and educational opportunities with a focus of creating diversity awareness within the food-service and hospitality industry. Tickets for this year's Global Food and Wine Experience may be purchased online at www.bcaglobal.org or by phone. For those interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at this year's event, please contact the BCA office at (212) 643-6570.