Hey Cuppers,

Hope you all are having an amazing summer. I apologize for not posting events sooner, but these last two months have been very hectic. Once this month is over the meetups and coffee frenzy will resume!

For those of you who attended the Coffee & Tea festival (one of our last meetups) you might recall that there was a table promoting the event Tastings NYC. I received email from the event representative and am in talks about getting us a nice group discount.

For those of you not familiar, below is a description of what the event is all about, compliments of their site!

I know it is not for another few months, but you can never start to early, plus I need to get a head count as to how many people are interested, so that we can determine the level of discount to be given to participating cuppers.

Check out the below description, visit the site to see participating vendors, and then take a moment and fill out the survey that I just posted so that I have an idea as to your interest in attending this event.

Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Best,
Donny R

COOK.
Witness the effort that goes into the preparation of a great meal from of the finest chefs and industry experts on the main stage.  Learn what ingredients create the most delicious dining experiences.  Featured participants include celebrity chef Jon Ashton, Brad Farmerie of NYC’s PUBLIC and The Monday Room , Ben Pollinger of NYC’s Oceana, and WCBS-TV’s Food Editor Tony Tantillo.  Watch “NYC’s Finest” battle to create the best breakfast in the Firehouse Cook-off.
   EAT.
Taste the wide variety of cuisine that helps make New York City the Culinary Capital of the World.  Meet the purveyors and purchase hand-crafted cheeses, gourmet caviars, international spices, organic olive oils,  homemade desserts and more.  Indulge in a sampling of dishes from NYC’s signature restaurants such as ICON, Tavern on the Green and Serendipity 3.   
   DRINK.
Sip more than one hundred wines, spirits, beers and waters from around the world.  Learn how to prepare your favorite drinks and understand what makes the best ingredients from “The Liquid Chef” Junior Merino.  Watch Chris Cardone of the Flair Bartenders’ Association flip, twist and twirl to blend his signature cocktails.  Understand the differences in bottled waters from FineWaters’ connoisseur Michael Mascha.  Meet the winemakers in The Grape Exchange, the official wine retailer.  Smell the aromas and taste the best of NYC’s Coffee & Tea Festival.
   LIVE.
Discover what it means to live well.  Gain tips for a healthy lifestyle.  Try a spa service, experience a new car, work on your golf swing, and start designing your dream kitchen!