OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FLAVORED Food and Wine Festival Returns to Queens College for the Second Annual Celebration of Culinary Excellence
Queens, NY – The FLAVORED Food and Wine Festival is back for its highly anticipated second year, bringing an extraordinary culinary experience to the borough of Queens. The 2025 FLAVORED Festival will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the picturesque Queens College campus.
FLAVORED is more than just a food and wine festival—it is a celebration of world-class cuisines, and fine wine and spirits, all brought together in the heart of Queens. This year’s event promises an even more vibrant, flavorful, and elevated experience, spotlighting culinary creativity and excellence from across the Tri-State area.
Confirmed Restaurants and Culinary Partners include:
• Taste Buds Required
• Ree Ree Charcuterie
• Mums Kitchen NYC
• Sydney Sweets, featuring award-winning baker Sydney Perry, Champion of Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship
Wine and Spirits Partners include:
• Unwine Winery
• Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
• Jiu Jiu Vodka
• A special in-kind donation from Total Wine® & More
The Festival will be hosted by Romney Smith, Emmy-winning journalist and reporter for NBC 4 New York, who will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the day.
FLAVORED is presented by the Pearls and Ivy Foundation of Queens, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering and uplifting the Queens community. Proceeds from this year’s festival will support signature programs and scholarships including:
The Pearl Scholars Leadership Academy (PSLA), a free 6-week enrichment program for high school students in Queens focusing on several modules which include STEM through our partners at Springboard Incubators, marketing in partnership with Google, leadership development, financial literacy, and cultural engagement and arts.
CHIPP™ Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc®., Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter where we provide weekend meals to students at PS 40.
Scholarships for college-bound students and other community-centered initiatives.
This year, we are proud to partner with:
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr., Councilmember Nantasha Williams (District 27), Councilmember James Gennaro (District 24), NYS Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman (District 29) and Queens College.
Attendees can expect:
• Tastings from over 30 restaurants, caterers, and beverage brands
• Live Celebrity Chef Demonstrations
• Curated wine and spirit samplings
• Live entertainment, giveaways, and more
Join us for a one-of-a-kind tasting experience that celebrates flavor, culture, and community!
Tickets and full details available at: https://flavoredfoodandwinefestival.com
For more information, please contact: NYFlavored.Events@gmail.com
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For more information, visit www.flavoredfoodandwinefestival.com.
About The Pearls and Ivy Foundation of Queens, Inc.
The Pearls and Ivy Foundation of Queens, Inc. is a 50l(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the Queens
community through educational programs, cultural events, and community service initiatives.
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For more information, please contact: NYFlavored.Events@gmail.com
