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Few things in this world make life bearable the way chocolate does. From the kind that melt in your mouth but not in your hand, to the most decadent artisanal desserts, there’s nothing quite like chocolate to make this mortal plane tolerable. The Salon du Chocolat will be celebrating all things chocolate at the Javits Center from November 16th to the 17th.
At the Chocolate Demonstration Stage you’ll be able to see expert chocolatiers practice their craft and answer your questions. The Pastry by the Pros Stage is there to teach you recipes for the holiday season. Salon du Chocolat NY’s signature fashion show presents pageantry dripping with glamour, decadence, and otherworldly couture… and chocolate with chocolate themed outfits. Marvel at colossal chocolate sculptures that take the shape of endangered species and world landmarks. The Valrhona Hot Chocolate Festival will feature samples of unique hot chocolate recipes created especially by the city's most celebrated pastry chefs and the Salon du Chocolat Junior is a chance for kids to get hands on lessons in chocolate crafting.
To learn more, go to: https://www.salonduchocolatny.com/
Salon du Chocolat New York
November 16 - 17, 2019
Jacob Javits Center
655 W 34th St
New York, NY 10001
The Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food industry event in North America, and the premier showcase for industry innovation. This is where the future of food is previewed to the world. Running June 30 to July 2 at the Javits Center, the Summer Fancy Food Show features thousands of products and exhibitors from around the world, all connected to food the service.
Along with the trade show floor is the The Biz:Builder Program; a first-come, first-served program that helps qualified retail, foodservice, and distributor buyers connect face-to-face with their manufacturing partners, outside of the bustling trade show floor.
To learn more, go to https://www.specialtyfood.com/shows-events/summer-fancy-food-show/
The Summer Fancy Food Show
June 30 - July 2, 2018
Jacob Javits Center
655 W 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
In a city with a higher density of restaurants than sand in the Sahara, New York’s food and restaurant industry is one of perpetual growth and change. So how is someone supposed to keep up with all of it? The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is the event of choice to keep anyone in the city concerned with serving food abreast of what is happening with panels, events, and more.
From the press release:
"Whether you're an independent owner, quick-serve restaurant operator, chef, caterer, baker, bar or nightclub operator, hospital, hotel or commercial foodservice director - make plans now to attend the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, sponsored by the New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA), at the Javits Center in New York City, Sunday, March 4 - Tuesday, March 6. On the bustling trade show floor attendees will have the chance to watch live culinary demonstrations and award ceremonies, learn from education sessions, and participate in workshops."
To learn more, go to: https://www.internationalrestaurantny.com/
International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
March, 4 - 6, 2018
Jacob Javits Center
655 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), are launching MOCA Fest to ring in the Year of the Dog on the Chinese calendar with events throughout the city.
From the press release:
“The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) announces the launch of MOCA FEST 2018 to welcome the Year of the Dog and the start of year 4716 on the Chinese calendar. From now until March 3, MOCA will feature special Lunar New Year programs, speakers, exhibits, children’s activities, a Family Festival, walking tours of historic Chinatown, exclusive access to MOCA’s Collections, and the return of MOCA’s popular Night Market showcasing cuisine from famed Chinese American chefs.
All proceeds go towards supporting the Museum of Chinese in America, the only national museum in the U.S. dedicated to preserving and honoring the history and achievements of Chinese people in America, and teaching future generations about Chinese American heritage through its educational and outreach programs.
"For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural foundations behind Lunar New Year, MOCA is the natural destination for finding these answers. We created MOCAFEST 2018 so that visitors of all ages can better appreciate the Lunar New Year holiday and what it means to New York City’s Chinatown, the Chinese American community and the Chinese diaspora as a whole,” said Nancy Yao Maasbach, president of Museum of Chinese in America.”
To learn more, go to: http://www.mocanyc.org/
MOCA Fest 2018
Jan 8 - March 3, 2018
Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013