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Feastup | Now Do Something!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:52:19 -0500

A feastup is a dinner party with a purpose. First we fed you food and wine; then we fed you information on a holistic approach to nutrition. Now we need you to do something…

- Take a cooking class with Top Chef Andrea
- Buy Alex’s book “Living Vegan for Dummies” (in December 2009)
- Only patronize restaurants that promote healthy standards
- Introduce Craig to possible investors
- Host a screening of the film

Lets keep in touch (see links below). We have only one life to give in support of our humanity. Lets make every moment count. To learn more about our panelists, click on their photo.

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Invitation | Screening | Here We Grow

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:24:00 -0500

You are cordially invited to join us for a special screening and panel discussion of Here We Grow, a documentary by natural food chef and entrepreneur Craig King.

As a chef and nutritional consultant, Craig helps clients and patrons reevaluate the way they think about food and wellness. His goal is to explore the current state of America’s food supply chain and educate the public on steps they can take to align consumption habits with long term health goals. Inspired by the cliche “You are what you eat,” his vision is to help people live healthier, more wholesome lives through socially responsible food choices.

At this Feastup, you will first screen the 65-minute documentary. We will then allow you to hear directly from the director and industry insiders about their philosophy on the foods we buy and the foods we eat. The fee for this event also entitles you to a culinary tasting of socially responsible foods, complementary wine & cheese and hors d’oeuvres. We hope you will attend.

Wednesday, November 18

Green Spaces Business Incubator
394 Broadway (just south of Canal Street)
$25 in advance / $35 at the door
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About Craig King

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Craig King is a film director, entrepreneur and the driving force behind Here We Grow Pantry, a 4,000 square foot pilot project in Denver, Colorado that offers fresh, organic and natural foods to residents of under-served urban communities. He was a natural foods chef for nearly 20 years and has always been a supporter of sustainable farming practices. He began his career as a chef and grocer; this is where he developed an appreciation for fresh, whole foods. Prior to becoming a chef, Craig was an actor and appeared in television commercials. His true passion, however, was food; after preparing meals for the “who’s who” of Hollywood, he orchestrated a very successful transition to the culinary world as a provider of socially responsible cooking. During his career in Boulder, Craig has served the founders of Wild Oats, Whole Foods, Silk Soymilk and many other natural food pioneers. A few years ago, he left the private sector to create socially responsible retail food establishments, including juice bars and cafes. He has consulted with many innovative chefs in his community, training them to be socially responsible and to promote sustainable farming and conscious cuisine. For more, click here…

Craig’s next engagement with Feastup will be the New York City screening and discussion of the documentary “Here We Grow” at the Green Spaces Incubator. We hope you will attend.

Wednesday, November 18

Green Spaces Business Incubator
394 Broadway (just south of Canal Street)
$25 in advance / $35 at the door
to RSVP, click here

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Feastup | About Jared Koch

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:22:00 -0500

Jared Koch is a health & wellness counselor and a co-author of Clean Plates NYC, a guide to the healthiest and tastiest restaurants in New York City. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Jared studied economics, completed the pre-med program but delayed a career in medicine to pursue business interests. Upon being struck with a lack of fulfillment, he started to manifest physical ailments. He soon realized a correlation between optimal health and personal happiness and took the first steps on a personal journey towards healing. He spent the next seven years studying yoga, meditation, nutrition and other wellness modalities. Jared eventually became a certified yoga instructor, nutritional consultant and wellness counselor and launched Craving Wellness, a provider of custom wellness programs that educates clients to make choices that support living with clarity, passion, health and purpose. Jared holds degrees from the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine as well as the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. He is a frequent contributor on “The Daily Green” blog and continues to develop new ways to make healthy and sustainable living accessible to all. For more, click here…

Jared’s next engagement with Feastup will be as the moderator at the screening and discussion of the documentary “Here We Grow.” We hope you will attend.

Wednesday, November 18

Green Spaces Business Incubator
394 Broadway (just south of Canal Street)
$25 in advance / $35 at the door
to RSVP, click here

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Feastup | About Alexandra Jamieson

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:44:00 -0500

Alexandra Jamieson is a nationally recognized television personality, author and the editor of the Nutrition for Empowered Women blog. She has appeared on Oprah, the National Health Test with Bryant Gumbel and 30 Days (on FX network). She was also featured in the award winning documentary “Super Size Me.” Professionally trained as a healthy gourmet chef, she studied at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts in New York. She later refined her techniques by cooking professionally in Milan, Italy, as well as at a variety of popular New York City restaurants. She also studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and remains a voice for holistic nutrition and healthy living. Her first book, “The Great American Detox Diet” ,published in 2006, offers an easy to follow step-by-step plan for not only ridding the body of harmful toxins. Her next book, “Living Vegan for Dummies” is a one stop resource for understanding the vegan lifestyle and it is due in December 2009. For more, click here…

Alexandra’s next engagement with Feastup will be as a panelist at the screening and discussion of the documentary “Here We Grow.” We hope you will attend.

Wednesday, November 18

Green Spaces Business Incubator
394 Broadway (just south of Canal Street)
$25 in advance / $35 at the door
to RSVP, click here

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Feastup | About Andrea Beaman

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:45 -0500

Andrea Beaman is a natural foods chef, a holistic health counselor and a critically acclaimed television personality focusing on healthy lifestyles. As the host of “WISE UP!” she travels across the country in search of life-enhancing activities, alternative therapies, healthy lifestyles and organic foods. Her other show “FED UP!” is a cooking show that offers culinary tips to alleviate specific health conditions. Both shows can be seen on the VeriaTV network, which is focused on health and wellness programming. Andrea was a contestant on Top Chef, has appeared on The View and is a health contributor on CBS News in New York. Andrea is the author of The Whole Truth, an inspirational story that follows her eye-opening journey from sickness to wellness. She teaches natural foods cooking classes and health supportive seminars at The Natural Gourmet, the Institute For Integrative Nutrition and the New York Open Center. She is on the advisory board at The Holistic Option, an online resource for consumers who seek a holistic model of healthcare. For more, click here…

Andrea’s next engagement with Feastup will be as a panelist at the screening and discussion of the documentary “Here We Grow.” We hope you will attend.

Wednesday, November 18

Green Spaces Business Incubator
394 Broadway (just south of Canal Street)
$25 in advance / $35 at the door
to RSVP, click here

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Feastup | Kosherfest 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Save the Date | Here We Grow

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:35:00 -0400

Join us for a special screening and panel discussion of Here We Grow, a documentary by natural food chef and entrepreneur Craig King.

Wednesday, November 18

Green Spaces Business Incubator
394 Broadway (just south of Canal Street)
$25 in advance / $35 at the door
to RSVP, click here

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5:30 PM Pre Movie Cocktails - Nick & Toni’s6:45 PM...

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:49:00 -0400

5:30 PM Pre Movie Cocktails - Nick & Toni’s
6:45 PM Julie & Julia Movie - Loews Lincoln Square
9:45 PM Post Event Libations - Luce’s

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Literary Feastup | The Gilded Fork

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:14:36 -0400

Join us in celebration of the highly anticipated release of The Gilded Fork: Entertaining at Home by personal chefs Mark Tafoya and Jennifer Iannolo.

The book is an invitation to make entertaining at home fun again. Chefs Mark & Jennifer have compiled a bakerʼs dozen of dinner party menus to indulge the senses with seasonal tastes for the kitchen.

At this Literary Feastup, you will hear directly from the authors about their philosophy on cooking, the experiences that helped shape that philosophy and the sources of inspiration to create this cookbook. The purchase price of this event includes a culinary tasting, complementary wine & cheese and a personally signed copy of the book. We hope you’ll attend one of our signings.

Tuesday, August 25 - Crown Heights, Brooklyn
$40 and up; to RSVP, click here

Thursday, August 27 - Ditmas Park, Brooklyn
$45 and up; to RSVP, click here

Tuesday, September 1 - Harlem USA, Manhattan
$50 and up; to RSVP, click here

Thursday, September 3 - Central Park West, Manhattan
$60 and up; to RSVP, click here

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About the Authors

Mark Tafoya is a personal chef in New York City and the editor of Remarkable Palate, a culinary web and blog site. A graduate of Yale University, he is a performing arts veteran, a world traveler and self-taught gourmand. His love of food and travel has taken him around the world. He hopes to share his love of world cuisine with you! Chef Mark has twice won the Marketer of the Year Award from the United States Personal Chef Association and has been featured in the New York Times, Time Out New York and Bon Appetit. His food writing appears in the new anthology Food and Philosophy published by Blackwell Press. He is also co-owner and Executive Producer of the Culinary Media Network, an online portal celebrating the sensual pleasures of food.

Jennifer Iannolo is the co-creator of the Culinary Media Network, home of the Gilded Fork and the world’s first all-food podcast network. She is a graduate of the Stern School at New York University and studied in Paris through La Sorbonne, L’Ecole des Sciences Politiques, and L’Ecole du Louvre. Jennifer spent a decade working with the world’s greatest chefs, including Charlie Trotter, Daniel Boulud and Santi Santamaria. She was the Director of Culinary Programs for Relais & Chateaux, where she launched the Ecole des Chefs program with more than 100 master and Michelin-starred chefs from around the world. Chef Jennifer has also provided her consulting expertise for the James Beard Awards, Bon Appetit, American Express, Share Our Strength, New York City’s Restaurant Week and Taste of the Nation. A dedicated sensualist, she is committed to exploring as much of the planet as possible in her lifetime, with plenty of food, drink and sass to make the ride a smooth one.

Chef's Tour of Union Square Farmer's Market

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:43:00 -0400

Bomba Cucina presents
A Chef’s Tour of a New York City Farmer’s Market

Our chefs take you on a one-hour tour of the Union Square farmer’s market, focusing on how to properly select produce and create seasonal menus.

Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 8:00 am
Union Square Market
Meet Vittorio Peluso in front of Barnes & Noble
33 East 17 Street
$30.00 in advance, $40 cash only on 7/25

RSVP at info@bombacucina.com or call Osy Harrison at 646-416-4341.

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Why Do Farmers Promote Greenmarkets?

they keep local family farms in business
they strengthen rural economies and relieve urban congestion

Why does New York City Promote Greenmarkets?

they are a source of food security, ensuring New Yorkers a steady supply of fruit & produce in times of drought, fuel shortages or blackouts
they are an economic anchor of a community, attracting the foot-traffic that supports the other local businesses around the market
they raise the quality of life, brings neighbors together and revives public spaces.

Why are greenmarkets good for the environment?

they encourage sustainable practices by farmers whose investment in the health of the water, soil, and air quality is both personal & professional
they conserve energy and reduce carbon output as a result of short distances between the farm and the markets
they promote bio-diversity and preserve the heterogeneity of the gene pool for heirloom produce and heritage-breed livestock.

Everyone Needs an Alice

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:06:06 -0400

Tired of carrying that load of household goods out to the car? Alice helps eliminate the chore and avoid impulse store purchases to boot. Set up Alice and we deliver just what you need, when you need it. It’s time to take household shopping off your to-do list.

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Who's Cookin' at the NYC Food Film Festival

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:28:00 -0400

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What's Cookin' at the NYC Food Film Festival

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Friday, June 19th - Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City

The Films

7:45pm - Closing Ceremonies and Awards
8:30pm - Come Have An Omelette With Me
8:30pm - Save The Honey Bees
8:35pm - Mr. Okra
8:45pm - In The Kitchen With Marcus Samuelsson
8:50pm - Mandarin
9:15pm - Power Of The Peep

The Food

Peeps, Swedish Meatballs, and Harry Hawk’s Gumbo

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What's Cookin' at the NYC Food Film Festival

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Thursday, June 18th - Water Taxi Beach at the South Street Seaport

The Films

8:30pm - The Food Hypnotist
8:35pm - Chef Rosario Del Nero and the Italian Art of Food
8:45pm - Big Night

The Food

The Timpano from the food film Big Night, Buitoni Mushroom Agnolotti

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