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Limited Edition Chi Box™

Kim Baker Foods is releasing its new Limited Edition Chi Box™ for the holidays. For less than $25, send someone a sampler of one of the newest healthy snack products on the market with a dose of positivity. For every box sold, Kim Baker Foods will donate a package of Pro-Chi to FeedMore to feed a hungry family in the new year.

The Chi Box includes nine 1 oz. Pro-Chi Lentil Crunch packages in an assortment of flavors including Harissa Lime, Simply Salted, and Dark Chocolate Drizzle, along with three tea light candles and a lavender satchel. Pro-Chi™ Lentil Crunch is a healthy and fun plant-based snack with 7 grams of protein per serving and it’s grain free. Pro-Chi can also be used to add texture, nutrition and flavor to foods such as salad, yogurt, smoothie bowls, and more. Chi Boxes are available for $24.99 on www.kimbakerfoods.com/shop and Amazon until December 31st or until supplies last.

Using its passion for food as a vehicle for positivity has been core to the mission of Kim Baker Foods. “The Chi Box is an awesome holiday gift for anyone and it pays it forward to a family in need,” said Kim Baker, founder of Kim Baker Foods. “We believe it’s important to celebrate the holiday spirit with inspiration and generosity.”

Kim Baker Foods (www.kimbakerfoods.com) celebrates food that nourishes people, their communities, and the world around us. Pro-Chi™ is a unique plant-protein snack that makes clean eating fun and accessible. Pro-Chi™ Lentil Crunch Snacks and Protein Toppers are sold at www.kimbakerfoods.com and Amazon, as well as at select retail locations. Founder Kim Baker has cooked live on the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda and has been featured in numerous media outlets including Virginia This Morning, FOX Business News, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Newsday, and others.

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Holiday appetizers made easy with Bacon Jam

The days are getting shorter and pre-holiday schedules are quickly becoming jam-packed. From family commitments to social gatherings, it can be challenging to squeeze in time to curate the perfect party dish. TBJ Gourmet’s Bacon Jam easily creates a unique and delicious element to any meal – see below for our holiday appetizer recipes.

TBJ Bacon Jam features a savory-sweet combination of bacon, brown sugar, caramelized onions, apple cider vinegar, and our special seasonings. With a bit of Bacon Jam magic, simple appetizers are transformed into delicious bites within minutes. Find our award-winning Bacon Jam in specialty food stores or on the TBJ website where you’ll find even more easy recipes to get through the holiday season.

Bacon Jam Brussel Sprouts

Trim and half 1 lb of brussel sprouts
Season with salt and pepper generously
Roast in olive oil or bacon lard in the oven at 450° for 20 minutes in a cast-iron skillet or on a sheet pan, tossing about halfway through
Pull from the oven, add 2-3 tbsp of Black Pepper Bacon Jam
Toss to coat and put under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until Bacon Jam begins to caramelize
Serve topped with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Bacon Jam Sweet Potatoes

Wash and halve 3 large sweet potatoes
Roast flesh side down in coconut oil on a sheet pan in the oven at 375° for 20 minutes
Pull from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and scoop the flesh out into a bowl, leaving skins intact
Mash the flesh with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and stir in Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam
Fill the skins with the mixture, top with mini marshmallows and put back into the oven for 5 minutes or until marshmallows begin to melt

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Harlem Harvest Festival 2019

Saturday, October 5 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
St. Nicholas Avenue btwn 117th Street and 118th Street New York

TEN REASONS

TO REGISTER TODAY FOR THE

HARLEM HARVEST FESTIVAL!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
11 AM TO 4 PM

1. Savory Foods & Delicious Desserts
2. Harlem-made products
3. Face Art by Melissa
4. The Bubble Man
5. Fun 1st Fitness Activities
6. Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Whole Foods Market
7. Kids Baking Workshop by Master Baker Mr. Lee
8. Candle Making Workshop by Hood Meditation
9. Popcorn Making Workshop by Mama Pops Snacks
10. Music by DJ Stormin’ Norman , DJ Smithy Boy & La Orquesta Majica Latina

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Leaves are Falling, Flavor is Calling: NEW! Tropical Smoothie Cafe Menu Items

Fast-growing cafe reveals three new fall menu items, including the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

ATLANTA (Sept. 11, 2019) – Tropical Smoothie Cafe®, a rapidly expanding national fast-casual cafe concept inspiring healthier lifestyles, is set to launch its limited-time fall menu featuring fall-inspired smoothies and more, starting September 11. The new fall menu lineup will include the following:

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie: A classic returning fan favorite, the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is the perfect fusion of real pumpkin, Ghirardelli® white chocolate, cinnamon and non-fat yogurt.

Salted Caramel Smoothie: This new smoothie is like no other and features a mix of complementary flavors like Ghirardelli® sea salt caramel, roasted bananas, dates, non-fat yogurt and cinnamon.

Jerk Chicken Quesadilla: The brand-new Jerk Chicken Quesadilla. Ingredients include freshly prepared grilled chicken, pineapple salsa, queso blanco and a smoked cheese blend with a side of roasted tomato salsa.
“The changing seasons evoke nostalgic feelings, especially when pumpkin flavored menu items are involved,” said Charles Watson, CEO, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC. “Pumpkin has always been a popular menu flavor for us and we’re excited to bring it back for our fans. This year we are taking fall flavors even further with our new over the top flavorful Salted Caramel Smoothie.”

Every fall the menu is expanded to include classic favorites and to introduce new seasonal offerings.

“Our quesadillas have been an absolute hit since we launched them last year,” said Lake Dawson, corporate chef, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC. “The inspiration behind the newest Jerk Chicken Quesadilla came from our dedication to food innovation, as well as our long standing commitment to freshly prepared ingredients.”

In addition to its 60 item menu, Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s fall menu will be available beginning September 11 through November 19.

For more information about Tropical Smoothie Cafe®, please visit https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.

About Tropical Smoothie Cafe®️

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a national fast-casual cafe concept inspiring healthier lifestyles across the country with 800 locations nationwide. Serving better-for-you smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, and flatbreads, Tropical Smoothie Cafe also offers upgraded app technology and enhanced mobile ordering capabilities to further elevate the digital and dine-in cafe experience and emphasize the brand’s focus on convenience. The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades including rankings in QSR’s Best Franchise Deals, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and Forbes’ Best Franchises, as well as Franchise Times’ Top 200+. In 2019, the brand has already been recognized amongst Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers, Nation’s Restaurant News’ Top 200 and Top 10 Fastest Growing Chains, Franchise Times Fast and Serious, as well as being chosen as NRAEF’s Restaurant Neighbor Award Winner.

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ZviDance is having a Party! in support of their upcoming production MAIM

Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 PM to Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 PM
Taj II

ZviDance
is having a Party!
in support of their upcoming production
MAIM
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Taj II

ZviDance is having a Party! Join in for a night of fun, dance performances, dancing, food, and drink, in support of ZviDance’s newest creation MAIM (“Water” in Hebrew) which will premiere at New York Live Arts this December. The party will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Taj II, located at 48 West 21st Street, NYC. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 8 pm. Single Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the door or online at http://zvidance.com/tickets/.

Experience the critically acclaimed, powerful dancing of ZviDance, performing excerpts from recent works On The Road and LIKE. Dance to the top-spinning music grove of a live DJ. All proceeds from ticket sales and a portion of food and drink sales will go directly to ZviDance. Your support is crucial! It sustains us and enables us to be daring, imaginative, and to conceive cutting-edge projects like MAIM.

MAIM is an ambitious multi-media performance piece that sets out to raise awareness to issues related to the global diminishing water resources due to global warming. MAIM premieres December 18-21, 2019 at New York Live Arts.

“One does not just watch a dance by Zvi Gotheiner. One enters a world with its own internal logic, a sensual, organic world of movement, language, and images where one is pulled along by currents unseen and inevitable.” – Dance Magazine

ZviDance, led by Artistic Director Zvi Gotheiner is praised for its signature innovative style and fascinating melding of artistic mediums. Radical, contemporary dance theater, their work is ground-breaking, thoughtful yet passionate, with lush movement. The company exists to share with audiences the choreographic vision and movement vocabulary of the Israeli-born Artistic Director. Each piece defines a unique set of relationships and experiences, boldly addressing the depths of the human experience. ZviDance also exists to engage students in enriching their appreciation of the art form.

ZviDance brings its audiences a passionate vision of community in a modern age. A collaborative alliance among artists, the company’s stirring work celebrates diversity by melding movement genres into the distinct dance vocabulary constantly evolving and refusing to succumb to dialectics of the medium. The company is shaped by a collaborative model of creation, involving the ensemble and designers from the initial research phase, so as to constantly push the methodology and ethics of a creation process within an inter-disciplinary format.

In the last 30 years of existence, ZviDance has received critical praise and stable funding for its artistic projects, a work that fearlessly refuses to be bounded to specific thematic or aesthetic dogma. The company performs frequently at home in such New York venues as the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Joyce Theater, New York Live Arts and Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors. ZviDance has toured across North America to festivals such as Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and The American Dance Festival, and abroad to Germany, Poland, Russia, Israel, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador and Japan.

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Fall Celebration – South Street Seaport Museum

Thursday, September 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
South Street Seaport Museum | 12 Fulton St

Join us for our 2019 Fall Celebration!
Thursday September 19, 6 – 8:30pm
Join us aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree to celebrate New York’s connection to the water—past , present, and future. In recognition of five decades of volunteerism at the South Street Seaport Museum.

TICKETS
$150 | INDIVIDUAL TICKET
$250 | DUAL TICKET ($125 EACH ADDITIONAL)

Tickets include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and food stations
For event and ticketing questions, please contact
Jared Madnick at (212) 748-8694 or development@seany.org

Cocktail or business attire This is an outdoor shipboard event; please plan your footwear accordingly.

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Feast of San Gennaro

Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 PM to Sunday, September 22 at 9:00 PM
Little Italy

Beginning September 12th, The Feast of San Gennaro, celebrates its 93rd anniversary this year hosting a variety of activities and events throughout its 11-day celebration.

The Feast takes place in the heart of Little Italy, running along Mulberry Street, between Canal Street (on south) and Houston Street (on north). The annual festival presented by Figli di San Gennaro (Children of San Gennaro) is a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to keeping the spirit and faith of the early Italian immigrants alive. To celebrate traditions of the past, the feast will be reintroducing the traditional, column lights to illuminate the streets in celebration of authentic Italy heritage. The celebration spans over 10 blocks with vendors offering everything from zeppoles to custom made jewelry, entertainment and family friendly activities.

The feast will kick-off with The Blessing of The Stands on September 12th at 6:00 PM. During this event, a Parish Priest parades through the festival blessing all the shops, restaurants, vendors, and merchants to symbol an enjoyable and successful feast. In addition, the Grand Procession parade will take place on September 14th at 2:00 PM lead by Grand Marshall Steve Schirripa, a New York based actor.

Steve Schirripa, a local Manhattan actor stars in Blue Bloods on CBS and known for various Italian acting roles and was chosen as the grand Marshall of the Italian feast, a role held by comedian Vic Dibitetto in 2018.

New for 2019, the Feast is introducing an inaugural Zeppole Eating Competition on Wednesday, September 18th at 1:00 PM. The contest will be sponsored by DANNY ON THE CORNER.

Two crowd favorites return this year, the 22nd Annual Cannoli Eating Competition on September 13th at 2:00 PM and the 4th Annual Meatball Eating Competition on September 21st at 1:00 PM. The cannoli contest is sponsored by Ferrara Bakery at the stage intersections of Mott and Grand Streets, this long running contest brings out the best in food competitions with a classic Italian treat. The meatball contest, which made its debut at the festival in 2016, is held in honor of the “unofficial Mayor of Little Italy,” Johnny “Cha Cha” Ciarcia.

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BCAGlobal Food and Wine Experience

Friday, September 13 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Guastavino’s, 409 E 59th St, New York

For over 25 years, BCA has partnered with leading industry professionals to feature culinary dishes with an array of the best wines from around the world. Culinary students will have the unique opportunity to work side-by-side with seasoned chefs.

The Food & Wine Experience compliments the BCA’s Mission to advance diversity to the highest ranks of the culinary and beverage industry. At this event, aspiring culinary and beverage professionals learn about the industry; established restaurateurs, sommeliers, and importers network and display their brands and achievements. BCAGlobal also honors the dedication of leaders and role models in the wine & spirits industry with the Vision in Wine & Spirits Award.

This year’s 2019 Vision Award will be presented to Marty Tennant and Brian Martinez. Two extremely talented individuals who through hard work and drive have built a successful career in the Food, Wine and Spirit Industry.

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NYC Popup All White Dinner – Soirée Dans le Parc

Saturday, September 7 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Manhattan

The Chic NYC/Manhattan Popup All White Dinner.
Rated among the Best of the Best in NYC Summer events
SATURDAY, SEPT 7, 2019 – 6pm-10pm
THIS WEEKEND IN NYC
The Concept: Pop-up dinner is an exclusive event. Thousands of diverse guests gathered in an exclusive space and set up a sophisticated dining area for dinner. Be part of transforming the space into an elaborate experience.

Dress Code: Guests are dressed in sophisticated and elegant “all white” attire. WHITE is mandatory. Guests use their imagination with accessories (hats, scarves, masks, gloves etc.)

Dinner:/Wine Guests bring their picnic baskets with their favorite 3-course menu (appetizer, entrée, dessert), along with their fine white dinnerware, silverware, wine & champagne glasses.

Table: Tables, chairs and tablecloths are provided. Be creative with the table décor (centerpieces, candles, runners, flowers), don’t forget your white napkins.

Location: The mystery surrounding this unique event is the “secret location”, which will be announced @ noon on day of event. Check your email

Entertainment: NYC top DJs- Everyone expected to hit the dance floor

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Pain-Proof: How to be Pain-Free

Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Bouley Test Kitchen, 31 West 21st Street, Flatiron

Why do some people have long-term, chronic pain while others do not? What are the factors that contribute to a body and brain that are more likely to experience pain?

Join Dr. Robert Kachko, ND,LAc, a recognized expert in the field of chronic pain, and Chef David Bouley in Bouley Test Kitchen as he discusses a comprehensive and holistic approach to being pain-free: “Pain-Proof: How To Be Pain-Free”

Dr. Kachko’s presentation will be followed by a wellness-inspired five course dinner created by Chef David Bouley, accompanied with wine curated by Beverage Director Olivier Flosse.

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Bio: Dr. Robert Kachko ND,LAc
Robert Kachko ND, LAc is a recognized expert in the fields of chronic pain, neurodegenerative (brain) disease, cardiovascular (heart) disease, and metabolic syndromes. His passion is helping people prevent and reverse the chronic diseases of aging they worry about through Naturopathic and Integrative Medicine. To that end, he works to expand access to these approaches through advocacy, national lectures, and media appearances.

Dr. Kachko is the incoming President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), where he currently serves on the Board of Directors and as Chair of Public Education and Media Affairs. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Doctoral Degree in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters Degree in Acupuncture from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture Institute. He has completed further training in acupuncture at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Combining Clinical Hypnotherapy with Acupuncture and Biofeedback, he’s been trained by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He completed his pre-medical studies with a Bachelor’s Degree with honors at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Dr. Kachko is also Founder and CEO of TribeRx, a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain that utilizes peer support and technology. Holding several advisory positions on non-profit and for-profit boards in the fields of precision medicine and Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Kachko works to expand research and awareness of holistic approaches to optimal wellness.

When not working, he loves exploring Brooklyn with his puppy Maya and a good audiobook, staying active indoors and out, and spending time with family and friends.

The Chef and the Doctor
This immersive dining and educational culinary experience is part of Bouley’s “The Chef and the Doctor” series, featuring world-renowned doctors and Chef David Bouley. Each event begins with a reception featuring passed canapés and a specialty health tonic cocktail, followed by a wellness-inspired five course dinner created by Chef David Bouley, accompanied with wine curated by Beverage Director Olivier Flosse.

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Eat to Beat Illness

Monday, September 9 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Bouley Test Kitchen, 31 West 21st Street, Flatiron, NYC

Join Dr. Rupy Aujla, NHS GP best-selling cookbook author of ‘The Doctor’s Kitchen’, and Chef David Bouley in Bouley Test Kitchen presenting “The Chef and the Doctor Dinner: Eat to Beat Illness” Dr. Rupy’s talk will be based on his new book, “Eat to Beat Illness”, and will include a short Q and A session.

The presentation will be followed by a wellness-inspired five course dinner created by Chef David Bouley, utilizing ingredients discussed in the presentation, accompanied with wine curated by Beverage Director Olivier Flosse.

Dr. Rupy Aujla – The Doctors’s Kitchen
Dr. Rupy Aujla started ‘The Doctor’s Kitchen’ – a project to inspire patients about the beauty of food and the medicinal effects of eating well.

“Dr. Rupy is part of the new generation of physicians teaching people that food is medicine.”
— Dr. Mark Hyman, MD

In 2011, Dr. Aujla helped overcome his own medical problem by diving into the research and figuring out how lifestyle impacted his condition. He realized that patients could benefit from a doctor explaining the evidence-based benefits of healthy living, which is exactly what he does. Through a holistic view of the body and mind, combined with conventional medical practice, we can achieve great things.

Not only does he create delicious recipes on his website and social media channels including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, Dr. Aujla also talks about the amazing clinical research behind the ingredients he uses.

He has two best-selling cookbooks published by Harper Collins: ‘The Doctor’s Kitchen’ and his second book ‘Eat to Beat Illness’; which was released in the United Kingdom in March 2019 and is soon to be released in the US in September this year, and quickly become a UK Sunday Times Bestseller.

Links:

The Doctor’s Kitchen Website
Eat to Beat Illness Book
The Chef and the Doctor
This immersive dining and educational culinary experience is part of Bouley’s “The Chef and the Doctor” series, featuring world-renowned doctors and Chef David Bouley. Each event begins with a reception featuring passed canapés and a followed by a wellness-inspired five course dinner created by Chef David Bouley, accompanied with wine curated by Beverage Director Olivier Flosse.

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Barefoot and Black Tie – Gift of Life

Tuesday, September 10 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Crescent Beach Club, 333 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, New York 11709

Cocktails, Gourmet Food, Dancing to a Steel Band, Watching the sun set over Long Island Sound.

Dress to Impress -Creative Black Tie, Bow Ties, Bermuda Shorts, Cocktail Dresses

Healing Little Hearts
Sponsorships Available -call (516) 317-1131

$100 per ticket

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