Enjoy A Taste of the Good Life: “Cook. Eat. Drink. Live” - For Your Consideration Cocktail Evening
The Luxury Marketing Council – For Your Consideration Cocktail Evening
Wednesday, August 15th, 6-8 PM
Enjoy A Taste of the Good Life: “Cook. Eat. Drink. Live”
Generously hosted by Mr. Michael Fiorentino, Director, CCK Global and Jessica Acree, Producer, “Cook. Eat. Drink. Live” & With Special Thanks to Mr. Paul Nicaj and Battery Gardens
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, August 15th at Battery Gardens where Luxury Marketing Council members can “Enjoy a Taste of the Good Life” by partaking of a complimentary, smaller scale version of the "Cook. Eat. Drink. Live" experience. On August 15th you can sample a signature dish at the tasting table, enjoy a magnificent view of the harbor and tease your taste buds while learning about the gastronomic possibilities and discounts offered, to you or to your epicurious clients, for the “Cook. Eat. Drink. Live” main event in October.
Cook. Eat. Drink. Live - the ultimate luxury epicurean weekend makes its debut in the heart of New York City from October 25 - October 27, 2007 at Pier 94. This exclusive and modern culinary event will feature appearances from the country's premier chefs, along with the City's largest sampling of ultra-premium gourmet foods and spirits.
By joining us on August 15th to Enjoy a Taste of the Good Life, you will have a unique opportunity to sample a small part of what will make the “Cook. Eat. Drink. Live main event in October so special.
Location: Battery Gardens, Inside Battery Park - Just west of Staten Island Ferry terminal
(Due to construction, Enter the park around the corner from 17 State Street, opposite the Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8 State Street)
Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible by replying to rsvp@luxurycouncil.com
Due to the exclusive nature of this event, in the event that your plans change, we’d be most appreciative of the courtesy of a cancellation.
In addition to spending the evening of August 15th making mini epicurean discoveries set in a beautiful venue, Luxury Council Members will preparation for October’s “Cook. Eat. Drink. Live” many guests thus far have purchased tickets in group increments for the event in the fall as incentives to special clients or top performers. CCK Global is delighted to offer a special incentive created especially for members of The Luxury Marketing Council. Until October 15, Council members may “buy 5 tickets, get the 6th ticket free,” offering a savings of up to $625. To receive this offer, please call 212.207.8486 and reference the code “LUXURY”.
There is no need to make up your mind until after you have indulged your senses and experienced the complimentary prelude, exclusively for Luxury Marketing Council members, on August 15th.
ABOUT COOK. EAT. DRINK. LIVE
COOK. EAT. DRINK. LIVE
At a main stage seating 600, top culinary talents perform magical demonstrations on new culinary techniques. Confirmed chefs include Ilan Hall (winner, Bravo Series Top Chef 2), Josh DeChellis (sumile sushi), Paul Liebrandt (formerly of Gilt), Will Goldfarb (Room 4 Dessert), Michael Laiskonis (Le Bernardin), Sam Talbot (Top Chef 2), Franklin Becker (Brasserie), Brad Farmerie (PUBLIC), Sam Mason (Tailor), Marc Orfaly (Pigalle), Amanda Freitag (Gusto), Yvan Lemoine, and George Mendes. Enroll in the Spice Lab with Angelo Sosa and learn to create your own spice mixtures at home using fresh ingredients. Additional presenters will be added to the roster each week.
COOK. EAT. DRINK. LIVE
Learn to make sushi? Sample caviar? This Event will be the high-end foodie's fantasy come true. A tasting pavilion offers samples of heavenly dishes prepared by staff from New York's top restaurants. The pavilion also offers consumers the opportunity to interact with the purveyors that supply these kitchens with the fresh fish, finest meats and other items that make New York dining so extraordinary. Intimate demonstrations and tastings explore topics like chemistry of flavor and fusion. Chefs can lean how to bottle and market one of their own sauces, or write their own cookbook.
COOK. EAT. DRINK. LIVE
Sample over 100 wines, beers, spirits and champagnes from around the world. Attend focused wine tastings provided by the Grape Exchange (New Rochelle, NY) and meet the winemakers that bring these exquisite selections from vine to table. The wine programs by Grape Exchange are designed to expand even the most sophisticated palate. Learn how to make chocolate and espresso cocktails in the Real Coffee Co. espresso lounge. Learn about the growing popularity of premium Mezcal with Junior Merino, Master Mixologist (The Liquid Chef, Inc.). Chris Cardone (Bartenders Academy of NY) will spin, twirl and mix while other talented bar chefs such as Brian McGrory (PUBLIC) and Abdul Tabini (Odeon) teach the art of creating unique cocktails in focused workshops.
COOK. EAT. DRINK. LIVE
What is organic? What is "green"? Discover what truly makes a product organic and why organic products are creating so much buzz in the specialty food industry. Visit the CENYC mini-Greenmarket. Learn to apply basic principles to your lifestyle that contribute to a "greener" environment. Taste the difference between conventional and all-natural or organic products, and meet the farmers who grow them. Understand the importance of buying local ingredients and what makes them a superb addition to everyday recipes. A special Children's Pavilion will be created to inspire us all to teach them ... to cook better, to eat better, to drink better, to live better.
October's Event Components Will Include:
•Main Stage - General sessions with full kitchen and seating for over 600 people with Live Chef demonstrations
•Seminar/Workshop rooms – 4 smaller, more intimate environments for hands-on workshops and tastings
•Tasting Pavilion – For upscale restaurants, beer, wine and spirits tastings
•Purchasing Pavilion – Specialty products and upscale kitchen equipment. Consumers will be able to purchase Chef-quality meats and seafoods from top NY purveyors (purchasing options previously available only to Chefs)
•Green/Organic Pavilion – Tastings of organic & all-natural foods & beverages. A mini CENYC Greenmarket. Seminars and workshops focusing on sustainability and the basics on organic foods
•Internet Café/Espresso Lounge – A lounge area with computers and an espresso bar serving cappuccinos and espresso shots by Real Coffee Co.
• Spirits Bar & Tasting Area – demonstrations and tastings
• Wine Bar & Tasting Area – demonstrations and tastings. Meet the winemakers. Presented by the Grape Exchange (New Rochelle)
For a schedule of events in October you can click here or visit their website (www.247365nyc.com) but the best place to learn more will be at the culinary experience on August 15th at Battery Gardens.
About CCK Global:
In its third year of operation, CCK Global has been created by Elyse Kroll, founder of ENK International, to establish evergreen events that are both new to the City and that serve as an economic engine for all things tourism (hotels, restaurants, Broadway, attractions and culture).
Having established itself in an educational context over three years ago by coordinating events such as Thirteen Celebration (www.thirteencelebration.org), CCK Global has expanded its portfolio to include “Cook. Eat. Drink. Live” as one of the “Can’t Miss” events held annually in New York City.
About Battery Gardens:
Nestled at the southern most corner of Battery Park, right along the water's edge, lies a Manhattan oasis called Battery Gardens (www.batterygardens.com)- a restaurant with sweeping panoramic views of glorious New York Harbor, including historic Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty.
Go for the amazing view and stay for the delicious fare at this Battery Park gem with its streamlined interior decor and its one-of-a kind outdoor dining experience. It's a great way to spend any part of your day.
For Your Consideration Cocktail Evening - This “For Your Consideration format” gives members, and outside purveyors of luxury, the opportunity to share a unique perspective with interested members and friends. For Your Consideration presentations highlight "out of the box" innovative products, services, or opportunities with a compelling marketing, business, or promotional premise which will be of interest to members and friends on a self-selecting basis. These breakfasts have more of a sales focus than our general Council events, but with no obligation to those attending