OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FLAVORED Food and Wine Festival Set to Celebrate Culinary Diversity in Queens

Queens, NY – The Pearls and Ivy Foundation of Queens, Inc. announces its inaugural FLAVORED Food and Wine Festival, set to take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Quad on Queens College. This outdoor tented extravaganza will celebrate culinary excellence by uniting chefs, restaurants, vendors, and industry leaders for an unforgettable experience.

In partnership with Queens College, the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr., Councilmember Nantasha Williams of District 27, VFW Post 1790, Queens Economic Development Corporation and The Entrepreneur Space.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for making this event possible: Diamond Sponsor: Resorts World, Platinum Sponsor: TV ONE/CLEO TV, Community Level Sponsor: Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Official Airline Partner: JetBlue and Supporters: Northwell Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and Patrick B. Jenkins & Associates.

General Admission guests will experience:

• Live cooking demonstrations by Celebrity Chef JJ and Lifestyle Expert Jazz Smollett, from the hit TV show “Living By Design“. Also, hear from award-winning actor, model, and now Vegan Chef Tobias Truvillion. This feature is brought to you by TV ONE/CLEO TV and produced by PowerHouse Productions.

• Culinary Tastings: Savor dishes from a diverse lineup of restaurants, including our featured restaurants Melba’s and Brooklyn Chop House; as well as participating restaurants and chefs: The Soup Lady, Taste Buds Required, Sassy Sweets Vegan Treats, Jack’s Pepper Heist, Doosra, Quiaufa’s Kitchen, The Nourish Spot, Queenz Bakery Cafe, Gino’s of Kissena, Menya Jiro, Parlo Kitchen, Bake Me Healthy, Quiaufa’s Kitchen, Spread-mmm’s, LLC and Madame Susan Sauces.
• Wine and Spirit Samplings: Taste selections from top wineries and distilleries, including Jiu Jiu Vodka, Brooklyn Winery, Stoney Wines, Royalty Spirits Distillery, Wine and Melanin, Uncle Nearest, and more.

• Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances from local artists, DJs, including DJ Exeqtive, and a special performance by saxophonist Ashley Keiko.

Romney Smith, of NBC 4 New York/WNBC, will serve as the event’s host and Mistress of Ceremonies.
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VIP Experience:

While the VIP experience is SOLD OUT, in addition to the general experience, VIP offers an exclusive menu of delights from Sydney Sweets, food by Executive Chef Keith of RW Prime, and an open bar sponsored by Diageo, featuring brands such as CIROC Limonata™, Smirnoff™, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey®, 21 Seeds™, and Crown Royal™.
“This event is a testament to the vibrant mosaic of global cultures that make Queens a food lover’s paradise,” said Naomi K. Hills, President of The Pearls and Ivy Foundation of Queens, Inc. “We are excited to bring together such a diverse group of culinary talent and industry leaders for a day of celebration and community.”

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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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