8th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience-nyc's Premier Multi-cultural Food And Wine Event

- The premier multi-cultural Food and Wine event takes place as the BCA (formally Black Culinarian Alliance) celebrates its 8th Annual Global Food and Wine Experience on Friday, November 18th from 7 PM to 10:30 PM. Over 50 chefs, wine and spirit merchants, and hundreds of food connoisseurs will join together to create a platform for extraordinary culinary exploration. As part of the event's unique experience, more than 50 culinary students will be working side by side with New York's premier industry professionals as they prepare and unveil the latest trends in food and wine. The event highlights will include a culinary sampling from select restaurants paired with winemakers, distributors and outlets from around the world.

A preview of the menu tasting includes:


-BBQ Shrimp Gumbo
-Prosciutto di Parma, Pickled Fennel, Arugula
-South African Peri Peri Shrimp Dumplings
-Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese & Pistachio Parfait
-Neely's BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
-Columbian Rum Flan
-Beet Terrine- Fromage Blanc, Horseradish
-Mussel Ceviche
-Beef Carpaccio- Parmesan Tuiles, Parm foam
-Spanish Paella
-Roasted Spice Pork w/ Apple Slaw
-Seared Venison w/ Dried Cherries and Pork
-Seared Scallops- Cheese Grits, Lobster Oil
-Mac & Cheese Spring-Rolls
-Crispy Catfish w/ Chipotle Mayo
-Red Velvet White Coconut Pops
-Crispy Plantain Shrimp w/ Avocado
-Spicy Five Cheese Croquette
-Maryland Creole Stuffed Mushrooms
-Hershey White Chocolate Cupcakes
-Sweet Potato Cheesecake
-Sugar Cured Pork Medallions

The BCA is a national, not-for-profit organization devoted to the enhancement of professional and educational opportunities with a focus of creating diversity awareness within the food-service and hospitality industry. Tickets for this year's Global Food and Wine Experience may be purchased online at www.bcaglobal.org or by phone. For those interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at this year's event, please contact the BCA office at (212) 643-6570.

WHERE: Guastavino's, located at 409 East 59th Street
WHEN: Friday, November 18th, 2011 from 7pm-10:30pm
COST: $100 for advance-purchase; $125 at the door; $200 VIP Admission
TICKETS: > To purchase tickets, visit our website at www.bcaglobal.org

** Corporate sponsorship packages are available upon request. **

Exhibitors (Partial listing)

Dessert/Pastry
Make My Cake
http://www.makemycake.com/
Tonnie's Minis
http://tonniesminis.com/
Liquid Nitro Ice Cream
Baked to Perfection
http://www.bakedtoperfection.net/
Pasticceria Bruno of NY
http://www.pasticceriabruno.com/
Cakes By Marcus
Damascus Bakery
http://www.damascusbakery.com/

African-South African
Xai Xai Wine Bar
http://www.xaixaiwinebar.com/
Kaia Wine Bar
http://www.kaiawinebar.com/
Wild Child Gourmet Imputs, LLC
http://wildchildfoods.com/
The Seasoned Pot, Inc
http://www.theseasonedpot.com/
Joloff Restaurant
http://joloffrestaurant.com/default.aspx
Madiba's
http://www.madibarestaurant.com/
Le Grand Dakar
http://legranddakar.com/
Braai
http://www.braainyc.com/website/about1.html
Patisserie Des Ambassadors
http://patisseriedesambassades.com/

Wines, Beers and Spirits
Opici Wines
Banfi Vintners
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
Anheuser-Busch-Stella Artois
Tempranillo Wines from Spain
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