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Harlem EatUP is Almost Here -- Check Out Full Schedule!

Posted May 12, 2015

The inaugural Harlem EatUp! will celebrate Harlem’s art, music, food, and culture this weekend! This brand new and highly anticipated festival represents the renewed spirit of Harlem while paying homage to its roots. A variety of ticketed and free events will be held throughout the weekend to feature nationally and locally renowned artists from the culinary, fine arts and performing arts worlds. More than 6,000 consumers and media are expected to attend the events.

As part of its mission and dedication to the Harlem community, net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to beneficiaries Harlem Park to Park and Citymeals-on-Wheels.

Harlem EatUp! is presented with generous support from the following sponsors: Founding: Citi, EY // Platinum: Aetna, Macy’s // Gold: Acqua Panna/San Pellegrino, Bordeaux Wine Council, Coors Light, Corona Extra, L+M Development Partners, Sub-Zero Wolf // Silver: Taste NY, Voss, Cayman Islands // Bronze: Bermuda Tourism Authority, British Virgin Islands, , Delivery.com, Fairway, Great Performances, Maui Jim, Palm Bay International, Robert Mondavi Winery, South African Tourism // Supporting: The Clinton Foundation // Event Sponsors: Alcoa, New York Knicks, New York Red Bulls // Media: Cooking Light, Essence, Health, iHeartMedia, National CineMedia (NCM), New York Amsterdam News, The New York Times, People en Español, Travel+Leisure, Univision, and WABC-TV. Festival Friends: The Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Senior Program, El Museo del Barrio, Art in FLUX, Harlem Business Alliance, Harlem Children’s Zone, Harlem Tourism Board, Maysles Documentary Center, 110 Manhattan Equities, The Studio Museum in Harlem.

The festival was first announced in May 2014 at a press conference held at Red Rooster Harlem with co-founders Marcus Samuelsson and Herb Karlitz, along with Harlem EatUp! Honorary Chair, President Bill Clinton and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Full event schedule is below. Tickets are still available for purchase at www.HarlemEatUp.com.

Twitter: @HarlemEatUp // Instagram: @HarlemEatUp // Facebook: Facebook.com/HarlemEatUp

Harlem EatUp! Full Event Schedule:

Thursday May 14th 2015

Dine In Harlem – Ticketed Dinner Series (various locations and seating times)

An array of Harlem restaurants and chefs will host acclaimed chefs from NYC and across the country. From BBQ to ramen, from Asia to Africa, Dine In Harlem will be one of the biggest multi-room dinner parties NYC has ever seen!

National Dance Institute – SOLD OUT

Featuring Chef Marcus Samuelsson & Chef Bobby Flay

Musical talent presented by Jazzmobile Inc: Patience Higgins Trio

El Museo del Barrio – SOLD OUT

Featuring Guest Chef Jose Garces

Musical talent presented by Jazzmobile Inc: Ray Mantilla Latin Jazz Group

Friday May 15th 2015

Dine In Harlem continues – Ticketed Dinner Series (various locations and seating times)

The 5 and Diamond Restaurant

Featuring Chef Joseph Hayes III & Guest Chef Marvin Woods

Musical Talent: Kersten Stevens and Gail Blanche-Gill

Artistic Talent: Joseph Hayes III

Seating: 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM (SOLD OUT)

Location: 2072 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

General Admission: $85 (18% gratuity and tax not included)

The Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Senior Program hosted by Aetna – SOLD OUT

Featuring Chef Daniel Boulud

Musical talent presented by Jazzmobile Inc: Percussionist Roland Guerrero

Performance by The Burden All Star Dancers

Artistic Talent: Kathy Bruce and Ellen Wallenstein

The Cecil

Featuring Chef Joseph “JJ” Johnson & Guest Chef Nick Anderer

Seating: 7:00 PM

Location: 210 West 118th Street

General Admission: $125 (18% gratuity and tax not included)

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Featuring Chef John Stage & Guest Chef Ludo Lefebvre

Musical Talent: The Doyle Brothers

Seating: 7:00 PM

Location: 700 West 125th Street

General Admission: $85 (18% gratuity and tax not included)

El Museo del Barrio hosted by the Alcoa Foundation – SOLD OUT

Featuring Guest Chef Marc Murphy

Musical Talent presented by Jazzmobile Inc: Ray Mantilla Latin Jazz Group

Ginny’s Supper Club hosted by Bermuda Tourism Authority – SOLD OUT

Featuring Chef Marcus Samuelsson & Guest Chef Sean Brock

Musical Talent: Rakiem Walker Project

Artistic Talent: Rebekah Maysles

Jin Ramen

Featuring Owner Richard Kashida, Chef Mark Viloria & Guest Chef Preston Clark

Musical Talent: Nicholas Kendall Webb and Anna Mayo

Seating: 6:00 PM
Location: 3183 Broadway

General Admission: $85 (18% gratuity and tax will be added at checkout)

Madiba Harlem hosted by South African Tourism Board

Featuring Chef Ken Oringer

Musical Talent: Nathi Gcabashe

Seating: 7:00 PM

Location: MIST, 46 West 116th Street

General Admission: $85 (18% gratuity and tax not included)

Melba’s hosted by L+M Development Partners – SOLD OUT

Featuring Owner Melba Wilson & Guest Chef Jacques Torres

Musical Talent: The Swagga Band

Rao’s – SOLD OUT

Featuring Owner Frank Pellegrino and Chef Dino Gatto

Musical Talent: Dominic Chianese

Settepani

Featuring Chef Antonino Settepani, Guest Chef Angelo Sosa, and Mixologist Karl Franz Williams

Musical Talent: Craig Harris

Seating: 6:00 PM

Location: 196 Lenox Avenue

General Admission: $85 (18% gratuity and tax not included)

Streetbird Rotisserie – SOLD OUT

Featuring Chef Adrienne Cheatham & Guest Chef Paul Qui

Artistic Talent: Cey Adams and Janette Beckman

Sylvia’s Restaurant, The Queen of Soul Food™ – SOLD OUT

Featuring Owner Tren’ness Woods-Black, Chef Carlos Brown, and Guest Chef Michael White

Artist Talent: LeRone Wilson

Musical Talent: Charisa the ViolinDiva

VINATERÍA
Featuring Owner Yvette Leeper-Bueno, Chef Gustavo Lopez, Guest Chef Linton Hopkins, and Co-Host Ted Allen

Musical Talent: Albert Alabedra Flamenco Fusion Featuring Noemi Perez

Seatings: 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM (SOLD OUT)

Location: 2211 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

General Admission: $85 (18% gratuity and tax not included)

The Stroll: A Grand Tasting Experience

Time: 11:00AM (Exclusive Access for Citi cardholders and guests) / 12:00PM - 5:00 PM (General Admission)

Location: Morningside Park – 112th Street and Manhattan Avenue (ADA entry at 113th Street)

Ticket Options: General Admission (Free), The Experience ($75), VIE ($150)

Experience Harlem’s soulful vibe and delicious fare as you walk The Stroll in Morningside Park.

There, stroll The Avenue of artisans and purveyors selling specialty foods while celebrity chefs and personalities inspire with exciting culinary demonstrations. The Avenue has no admission fee and is open to the public.

The Experience at The Stroll features three tents influenced by the art, the music, the style and dance of Harlem. The Experience will hit all of your senses with signature bites from Harlem chefs and restaurants, and a selection of wines, beers and spirited drinks, while artists showcase their works. The Experience is a ticketed event.

Ticket Pricing Options:

· General Admission: Free

· The Experience at The Stroll: $75 provides access to tasting tents and culinary demos -- **Must be 21 years old to enter The Experience at The Stroll

· “VIE” (Very Important Eater) Experience at The Stroll: $150 provides access to tasting tents, culinary demonstrations, and a Meet & Greet with visiting celebrity chefs and TV personalities. VIE guests will also receive one free Admission Pass to Studio Museum in Harlem and a copy of the museum’s magazine, Studio. One (1) Studio Museum pass admits 2 adults; kids 12 & under free; valid any day museum is open.

Participating Restaurants: Barawine, BLVD Bistro, Charles Country Pan Fried Chicken, Chocolat Restaurant & Lounge, Corner Social, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Farafina Café & Lounge Harlem, Harlem Shake, Harlem Tavern, La Bodega 47 Social Club, Lady Lexis Sweets, Lido Restaurant, LoLo’s Seafood Shack, Madiba Harlem, Make My Cake, Melba's, Ponty Bistro, Red Rooster, Seasoned Vegan, Spoonbread, Sylvia’s Restaurant – The Queen of Soul Food™, The Cecil/Minton’s, The Grange Bar & Eatery, and Zoma Restaurant

Participating Artists and Designers: Anthony E. Boone, Alix Delinois, Uday Dhar, Alexis Duque, Harlem Haberdashery, Lina Puerta, and S. Whittaker

Other Participants: Harlem Business Alliance (Fashionista Tea, Field & Clover, Skillet Rose), The Sylvia Center, and Vendy Awards Participants (An Artistic Taste, Ice & Vice, Mighty Edible, Snowday Food Truck, Solber Pupusas)

Culinary Demonstrations presented by Macy’s on the Sub-Zero Wolf Stage

On The Avenue at The Stroll

Time: 12:15PM – 5:15PM

Location: The Avenue at The Stroll, Sub-Zero Wolf Stage

Ticket Price: Free & open to the public

Learn tricks of the trade, new cooking techniques, how to make a new (soon to be) favorite dish and more fun with our talented chefs! Keep in mind these are demonstrations only – no tasting. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come basis. This series of demonstrations is sponsored by Cooking Light, iHeart Media, Macy’s, Sub-Zero Wolf, and Voss.

Culinary Demonstration Schedule:

12:15PM-1PM: Chefs Ludo Lefebvre & George Duran

1:30PM-2:15PM: Chefs Marcus Samuelsson & Aarón Sánchez with Marjorie Eliot of Jazz at Marjorie Eliot’s

2:30PM-3:15PM: Cooking Light & Friends featuring Chefs Anna Bullett & Marvin Woods

3:30PM-4:15PM: A Harlem Cook-Off featuring Keith Bryant, Melba’s and Carlos Swepson, BLVD Bistro. Judges: Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, Jonelle Procope & Alexander Smalls // Competitors: BVD Bistro & Melba’s

4:30PM-5:15PM: Chef Scott Conant & Mixologist Karl Franz Williams

Harlem Talks – Ticketed Panel Discussions

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:45 PM

Location: Studio Museum in Harlem – 144 West 125th Street

Ticket Price: $35

A schedule of conversations with celebrated taste-makers and leaders discussing Harlem-centric topics including food, culture, business, and the arts.

24 Hours: A Day In The Life Of A Chef

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

General Admission: $35

Think it’s all restaurant openings and TV shows? Think again. This group of multi-talented chefs got to where they are for a reason. Spend a “day” with these culinary powerhouses and learn the truth about the hustle of restaurant life.

· Moderator: Ted Allen // Panelists: Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Joseph “JJ” Johnson, Marcus Samuelsson, Michael White

The Good, The Bad And The Unknown: How to Open a Restaurant

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

General Admission: $35

In an industry where 80% of new businesses fail within the first year, these panelists are the rare exceptions that have not only survived but thrived in the restaurant world. Learn trade secrets from some of the most successful restaurant owners in the business.

· Moderator: Brian Duncan of Down to Earth Wine Concepts // Panelists: Frank Castronovo, Frank Falcinelli, Frank Pellegrino, Melba Wilson, Marvin Woods

Citymeals-on-Wheels presents The Masters: Then and Now
Time: 12PM - 1:15 PM

General Admission: $35

Join us for an exclusive sit-down with the Insatiable Critic Gael Greene, multi-starred chef Daniel Boulud, Alexander Smalls of Minton's and The Cecil and rising star chef Paul Qui. These restaurant world luminaries will discuss how the food game has dramatically changed since Boulud and Smalls first opened in NYC over 25 years ago; how they adapt and stay on top, what challenges new chefs face today, and how critics influence the ever-changing culinary landscape.

· Moderator: Ted Allen // Panelists: Daniel Boulud, Gael Greene, Paul Qui, Alexander Smalls

How To Serve The Community

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

General Admission: $35

What do we love more than a good neighborhood restaurant? A good restaurant that gives back to its neighbors. These standout establishments discuss the role chefs, restaurants, and the hospitality industry plays in communities; helping in times of need, serving as gathering places, supporting local businesses and more.

· Moderator: Tren'ness Woods-Black // Panelists: Nick Anderer, Aliyyah Baylor, Nikoa Evans-Hendricks, Jessamyn Rodriguez, Beth Shapiro

Inside The Artistic Process

Time: 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

General Admission: $35

What do a master chef, dancer, visual artist and architect have in common? They all have a very particular process to get them to that ultimate place in their craft — a certain flavor in a dish, a perfected piece of choreography or finally completing their work of art or design. In this discussion we get a rare glimpse into the minds of some of our best artists working today.

· Moderator: People en Español Assistant Managing Editor Maria Morales // Panelists: Derrick Adams, Hope Boykin, David Rockwell, Aarón Sánchez

Sunday May 17th 2015

A Sunday Afternoon in Harlem presented by Aetna

Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Morningside Park (112th Street and Manhattan Avenue)

Price Options: General Admission (Free), EATS Package ($50), SIPS Pass ($50)

Sundays in Harlem are made for family, friends, and delicious fare. This event, inspired by Harlem’s iconic “Gospel Brunch”, will feature food from local restaurant vendors (sold à la carte, $4 and $7 a plate), tasting tents featuring wines, beers and spirits, a live gospel choir and Harlem musicians. There will be local art on display and interactive activities for young and old alike—a Kids' Zone presented by Aetna with interactive gardening, yoga, and baking demonstrations.

Ticket Pricing Options:

· General Admission: No entry fee

· EATS Package: $50 for ten (10) tickets for food and non-alcoholic beverages (only).

· SIPS Pass: $50. Access to the wine, spirits and beer tents for sampling.

*Must be 21 years old to enter the beverage tents.

Participating Restaurants: Bier International, BLVD Bistro, BTH, Charles Country Pan Fried Chicken, Flat Top Bistro, Harlem Shake, Harlem Tavern, La Bodega 47 Social Club, Make My Cake, Ponty Bistro, Seasoned Vegan, Sisters Caribbean Cuisine, Streetbird Rotisserie

Participating Artists: Ivan Forde, Pontus Höök, Lanie McNulty, and Tyson Hall

Participating Musicians: DJ Stormin’ Norman, Harlem One Stop / Harlem Swings!, Harlem School of the Arts, National Dance Institute, Vy Higginsen: Mama Foundation for the Arts

Other Participants: Morningside Park’s Down to Earth Farmers Market (ChampagneTea.com, Meredith’s Country Bakery LLC, Mortgage Apple Cakes, LLC, Pickle Licious, Tierra Farm), Friends of Morningside Park, Harlem Business Alliance (Limation, Mere Viola’s Sweet Delights, Sol Cacao: Fine Chocolate Makers), Jule’s Gourmet Food, Land Yoga, and The Sylvia Center

TimesTalks, sponsored by The New York Times

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: MIST (46 West 116th Street, between Malcolm X Blvd. & 5th Avenue)

Ticket Price: General Admission ($20), Student ($10)

The first-ever Harlem EatUp! festival and Central Park’s “Drifting in Daylight” art exhibition will draw crowds to Harlem, Morningside Park and North Central Park starting May 14. In celebration of these exciting events, TimesTalks presents a special conversation that weekend with internationally renowned and celebrated award-winning artist, choreographer, dancer, theater director and writer Bill T. Jones and interdisciplinary artist and educator Marc Bamuthi Joseph, moderated by Touré, New York Times contributor, MSNBC host and author of “Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness? What It Means to Be Black Now.”

Celebrating Harlem EatUp! and Creative Time’s “Drifting in Daylight: Art in Central Park” .

Including a performance from Mr. Joseph’s “Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos” exhibit from “Drifting in Daylight.” For more information and to purchase tickets, visit The New York Times TimesTalks.

About Harlem EatUp! Festival

Harlem EatUp! is a brand new festival in Harlem, New York, celebrating the food, culture and spirit of Harlem. Taking place Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17, 2015, this highly anticipated weekend festival will represent the renewed spirit of Harlem while paying homage to its roots. A variety of events will be held throughout the weekend to feature nationally and locally renowned artists from the culinary, fine arts and performing arts worlds.

As part of its mission and dedication to Harlem, net proceeds from festival ticket sales will be donated to beneficiaries Harlem Park to Park and Citymeals-on-Wheels, two non-profits which provide a positive and direct impact on the Harlem community.

The festival was first announced in May 2014 at a press conference held at Red Rooster Harlem with co-founders Marcus Samuelsson and Herb Karlitz, along with Harlem EatUp! Honorary Chair, President Bill Clinton and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Social Media Handles

Twitter: @HarlemEatUp

Instagram: @HarlemEatUp

Facebook: Facebook.com/HarlemEatUp

Festival Founders

Marcus Samuelsson Group

Founded by award-winning chef and cookbook author Marcus Samuelsson, the Group is committed to providing exceptional and distinct culinary experiences that celebrate food, music, history, culture and art. From high-end restaurants to fast-casual cafes, we are focused on creating top quality culinary experiences and food-focused media and special events. Our commitment to excellence, community and diversity is core to our beliefs and offerings. We are passionate about sharing our culinary culture as well as the culture of where we reside, in Harlem, NYC.

Karlitz & Company, Inc.

Founded in 1990 by veteran event marketer Herb Karlitz, the New York-based agency has become the leader in producing food and wine events across the country, including the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, Flavor! Napa Valley, The Chocolate Show, and Enjoy Arts & Tastes-St. Pete. The agency is known for creating unique experiences in the niche areas of food, wine, luxury and entertainment for a discerning roster of clients including American Express, Breeders’ Cup, Chase, EY, Food Network, and Merrill Lynch, among others.

HONORARY CHAIR

President Bill Clinton

Making Harlem the home of his Foundation work and his personal office after leaving the White House in 2000, President Clinton continues to be a deeply committed resident of the community. Through the work of one of his first initiatives, the Clinton Economic Opportunity Initiative, to his ongoing work to improve health and wellness, President Clinton remains one of Harlem’s most ardent champions.

The Clinton Foundation convenes businesses, governments, NGOs, and individuals to improve global health and wellness, increase opportunity for women and girls, reduce childhood obesity, create economic opportunity and growth, and help communities address the effects of climate change.

FOUNDING SPONSORS

CITI

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, government and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

Citi works tirelessly to serve individuals, communities, institutions and nations. With 200 years of experience meeting the world’s toughest challenges and seizing its greatest opportunities, we strive to create the best outcomes for our clients and customers with financial solutions that are simple, creative and responsible.

As the world’s leading cities rapidly grow, they face increasing strains. Through Citi for Cities, we partner with governments, businesses and communities to identify and implement innovative solutions that help cities thrive during this period of unprecedented urban transformation.

citibank.com

EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. We believe that, in a better working world, a number of positive things happen: trust increases, capital flows smoothly, investors make informed decisions, businesses grow sustainably, employment rises, consumers spend and governments invest in their citizens.

A better working world also develops talent in all its forms and encourages collaboration. Our diverse and inclusive culture helps us unleash the true power of our global organization. It’s about creating an environment where all of our people feel, and are, valued — where they are able to bring their differences to work each day and contribute their personal best in every encounter. In this way, each person can do his or her part to deliver exceptional client service, and talented people from any background can rise to their potential.

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BENEFICIARIES

Citymeals-On-Wheels

Feeding and caring for older New Yorkers since 1981, Citymeals-on-Wheels (citymeals.org) provides a continuous lifeline of nutritious food and human company to the city’s homebound elderly. Citymeals works with community-based meal centers to deliver over 2 million weekend, holiday and emergency meals to 18,000 of our frail aged neighbors. In East, West and Central Harlem, Citymeals provides over 200,000 nutritionally balanced meals to 1,290 meal recipients each year, serving 134,000 weekend meals and 38,700 emergency and holiday meals including deliveries on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Last year, more than 19,000 volunteers provided over 67,000 hours of service across the city. In Central Harlem, Citymeals launched a unique Friendly Visiting program in 2005 through which volunteers visit meal recipients in their homes on a weekly basis to combat the loneliness they experience. Volunteers have been matched with 546 isolated elderly in the neighborhood and provide 24,000 hours of service. Citymeals relies on the generosity of sponsors, its Board of Directors, the City of New York and other designated gifts to cover administrative costs. This ensures that 100% of all public donations goes directly to the preparation and delivery of meals.

Harlem Park to Park

Harlem Park to Park (HP2P) is a network of entrepreneurs committed to community development in Central Harlem, NYC’s premiere dining, shopping and nightlife hub north of 110th Street. Formed in September 2009, HP2P's membership is comprised of more than 100 premier businesses located within the geographic area of Central Park North to 135th street and Morningside Park to Marcus Garvey Park. Its mission is to encourage commerce that successfully sustains small businesses; promotes the community and culture of the Village of Harlem and celebrates the neighborhood’s historic CHARM:

Community and Culture

Heritage and Hospitality

Art and Architecture

Retail and Restaurants

Music