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This open bar, cocktail event will feature drinks especially created for this evening by a premier line up of master mixologists including Guiseppe Gonzalez (DutchKills & Pain Killer), Joaquin Simo (Death & Co.), Phil Ward (Mayahuel) and the Liquid Chef Junior Merino. Enjoy spiced-up piscos, mezcales and tequilas, as well as all-time classics like rums, vodkas, bourbons and brandies. Enjoy South American wines from Chile, Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil.
Cocktails will be uniquely paired with delicious antojitos from the best Latin chefs, representing more than 12 top New York restaurants (see list below of participating restaurants).
4% of all event ticket sales will benefit Grow NYC’s (formerly the Council of the Environment of New York City) ’New Farmer’s Development Project’ that helps immigrant farmers New York's Hudson Valley & Catskill Regions, New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania.
Join us for this magical night of live music and lively conversation with chefs and master mixologists, as we initiate this multi-day, cultural celebration.
(Guests must be 21 years or older.Ticket prices include all food and beverages.)
Featured Restaurants:
Calle Ocho
Centrico
Cuchacarama
Fonda
Industria Argentina
Macondo
Mercadito
Paladar
Palo Santo
Rayuela
Sueños
Toloache
Yerba Buena Perry
Yerba Buena East Village
Zafra
Zarela
Ticket prices are $100 in advance
The Gourmet Latino Festival is the first world-class, socially conscious celebration of Latin culture and culinary traditions. The eco-friendly, multi-day celebration will feature renowned chefs, mixologists and tastemasters to showcase Latin America’s profound cultural richness and diversity. The festival is committed to improving the lives of farmers by bringing the highest quality products from socially responsible companies and by partnering with organizations like Greenmarket, a program of GrowNYC (formerly the Council on the Environment of NYC), the Rainforest Alliance and the Fair Trade Federation. The annual Gourmet Latino Festival will debut in New York City, June 4-12, 2010. Other cities envisioned for future Gourmet Latino festivals include Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Austin, Texas. For more information and ticket purchases, please visit www.gourmetlatinofestival.com.
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