Brooklyn, NY Oct 19 :
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) announced a partnership to send 100 Brooklyn students to this year’s FoodieCon® presented by Fratelli Beretta. The selected students are enrolled in John Dewey High School’s Business and Culinary Academy and run “JD’s Place,” an experiential restaurant learning lab that exposes students to the rigors of running a fine-dining restaurant business. The students will travel to Industry City to attend the special event featuring the most influential content creators in the food and beverage community. Students will have access to panels, immersive activations, demos, and more offering insight into the world and business of food content creation.
“Brooklyn has some of the best restaurants not just in New York City but in the world. Innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs like the one at John Dewey High School allow our kids to get ahead of the curve and gain first-hand experience in all aspects of the culinary arts industry. Our partnership with the New York City Wine & Food Festival will further set these students up for success by providing access to the best chefs, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the business,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
John Dewey High School's program is one of 84 CTE programs offered in Brooklyn. In 2019, John Dewey High School unveiled a $3 million state-of-the-art kitchen classroom for students to practice the culinary arts. In addition to hands-on experience in the kitchen, students are offered paid and unpaid internships, job shadowing, mentoring and partnerships through Grant Associates and CCAP (Careers Through Culinary Arts Program).
NYCWFF returns to Brooklyn from October 17 – 20, 2024, after more than a decade in Manhattan. Signature events such as the Grand Tasting and Best of Brooklyn kick-off party will take place at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, with additional culinary events, food tastings, and cooking demonstrations at locations across Brooklyn and Manhattan. 100% of the festival’s net proceeds will go to God’s Love We Deliver to support New Yorkers facing severe illness.
“We are so grateful to our Brooklyn Borough President, Antonio Reynoso, and the New York City Wine & Food Festival for offering our students a unique opportunity to broaden their horizons, not only by experiencing different culinary traditions but also by gaining valuable insights into the world of hospitality, event management and fine dining,” said Heather Adelle, Principal of John Dewey High School. "It serves as an immersive educational experience, helping to connect our students with professionals and expanding their knowledge beyond the classroom, while fostering a passion for lifelong learning.”
“Being a student at John Dewey High School's Culinary Arts program has opened so many doors for me. John Dewey’s Culinary Arts program also allows me to explore the wonderful layers of the culinary industry through various experiences and opportunities in and outside of school. This program inspires young chefs like myself to be the foodie that I am and is helping my dreams become my reality,” said Angelina Lorenzana, student at John Dewey High School.
“We’re not just moving venues; we’re intentionally embracing Brooklyn's rich culture – something I’ve wanted to do for years and inviting its talented chefs to join us on this culinary journey,” said Lee Brian Schrager, NYCWFF Founder & Director. “Our aim is to provide them with an unparalleled platform to showcase their talent to a wider audience. We can't wait to write this chapter with both our loyal supporters and new participants from the community of Brooklyn.”
Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival
The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is hosted by God’s Love We Deliver with 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting New Yorkers facing severe illness. Over the past 16 years, the Festival has generated more than $14.8 million in net proceeds for its charitable causes. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the exclusive provider of wine and spirits at the Festival. In November 2022, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in New York for the 10th year in a row. More information on the Festival can be found at nycwff.org. Follow @NYCWFF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival.
God’s Love We Deliver
God’s Love We Deliver cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Founded in 1985 as a response to the AIDS pandemic, God’s Love now serves people living with more than 200 different diagnoses. God’s Love addresses food and nutrition insecurity, and supports the health and well-being of their clients, by providing ongoing nutrition assessment, education, and counseling, advocating for food and nutrition support, and delivering medically tailored meals. God’s Love is a non-sectarian organization serving individuals living with illness, and their children and caregivers. With a community of thousands of volunteers, they home-delivered more than 4 million medically tailored meals to nearly 143,000 individuals last year. All services are free to clients and full of love. For more information, visit godslovewedeliver.org. Follow God’s Love on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
