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13th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience Friday, May 5, 2017 7-10:30pm (VIP 6:30)
Guastavino's, NYC
Honoring George Carbonell of Empire Merchants as the recipient of our Spirit in Wine Award
Guastavino's | New York's
premier venue for upscale networking and industry
events
50+ Exhibitors Celebrity Chefs
Corporate Food Service Hotel Caterers Pastry Chefs Mixologists
Wine & Spirits From Around the World
The event will make history as the
first time two giants of
the industry Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
and Empire Merchants support
and celebrate diversity together
Among the select restaurateurs and notable chefs who will share their creations for the
event are Restaurants Associates premier dining locations, along with Celebrity Chef Marc
Bynum, top NYC Pastry Confectioners Chef Vaughn Moore, Mere Viola's Sweet Delights, soul fusion veteran Chef Karlton Harris from
Cornbread & Caviar, as well as one of America's top baking institutions Damascus
Bakery
The marquee celebration, dedicated to creating a
learning and networking
experience, is the only major food &wine event in the nation specifically honoring diversity
This years' Vision in Wine & Spirits Award honoree is George Carbonell of
Empire Merchants. Presenting the honor will be CEO of Empire Merchants, John Devin. Each year, recipients chosen to
receive BCAGlobal’s most prestigious award are recognized for their service as a role model in their industry as well as their
community.
The event creates the vital connections between billion- dollar food service companies
and the diverse pool of talent in the culinary world. Students will work closely with some of New
York’s premier food and culinary trade professionals as
they prepare to unveil the latest trends and flavors in food, wine,
and spirits.
“In our 13th year, we reaffirm our commitmentto celebrating diversity and commemorating social progress in the food, wine, and spirits
industry. BCAGlobal is dedicated to serving the community as the indispensable link between the hospitality business and young, diverse
talent seeking to hone their skills and find the career of their dreams.”
Alex Askew, President and CEO
Friday, May 5th, 7 PM | Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street in New York, NY
BCAGlobal is a nationwide non-
profit, educational and networking organization of hospitality and food service professionals.
Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1998, BCAGlobal's mission is to create exposure and
provide educational and professional opportunities for culinary and hospitality professionals of color. We accomplish this
objective by providing quality educational and employment resources, job coaching,
mentoring, and networking support.
BCAGlobal's work is crucial to the balanced growth of the industries we serve. We aim to complement the formal training of students
and young professionals with the appropriate soft skills necessary to succeed in their future, creating socioeconomic empowerment for
themselves, their families, and the communities that support them. Our methodology of bridging the gap between the career providers
and career seekers is embedded with the themes of cultural immersion, food sustainability, and healthy living. Our goal is to
guide the future generation of culinary, food service, and hospitality leaders to embrace these ideas.
Join Our Celebration of Diversity
in Food And Wine
BCAGlobal | Unity is Our Strength
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Contact: [email protected]
(212) 643-6570
Buy Tickets: bit.ly/2j6gzwQ
