19th Annual Cultural Awareness Salute 1st course presenter: The Culinary Institue of America

Are you ready for The CIA’s menu for this years 19th Annual Cultural Awareness Salute?

The reputation of The Culinary Institute of America, like its physical campus, has been built student-by-student and brick-by-brick. With humble beginnings, the CIA opened in 1946 as the New Haven Restaurant Institute, a storefront cooking school in the downtown New Haven, CT, with an enrollment of 50 students and a faculty consisting of a chef, a baker, and a dietitian. The CIA currently enrolls approximately 2,300 students in its Bachelor’s and Associate Degree Programs in Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts serves 6,000 students from around the world with its continuing education programs, and employs a teaching staff of more than 125 chefs and instructors representing 16 countries.

This years contribution? Drum Roll PLEASE…

Avion Tequila Glazed and Ginger Kissed Scallops with Southern Style Farro and Black Eye Pea Salad

Tickets for the 19th Annul Cultural Awareness Salute are still available. The Gala will begin at 7pm with a VIP and Cocktail Reception, followed by a multi-course dinner, ending with a Viennese reception and after party beginning at 10pm. Tickets for the dinner are $225 per person ($300 per person for VIP), both include Viennese reception. Junior tickets (Viennese only 10pm-midnight) are $75, for more information visit www.bcaglobal.org, to purchase tickets click here or call 212-643-6570. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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8th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience Recap

What a night to remember.
NEW YORK, NY – We would like to thank all of the participants and sponsors for coming to the 8th Annual Global Food and Wine Experience. What started as a humble gathering of restaurants and wine merchants in a Chelsea market some eight years ago has grown into New York City’s premier multi- cultural food, wine and spirit event. In these times of uncertainty and economic turmoil, the Food and Beverage sector is a key area for industry and consumer revenue for the growing U. S. economy. The real growth area is having chef, restaurants and the wine/ spirits industry working together to increase sales through providing more exposure and education.
As we continue to focus of diversity as a platform, we must remember the food world consists of restaurants, caterers, retails and fine dining establishments with multi- ethnic cuisines. Creating a platform where ethnic food can be highlighted with the wine and spirit sector is a key component in growing a new sector of educated consumers and potential career paths. That night, cuisines from around the world represented America’s melting pot while providing the environment and perfect atmosphere to deepen our appreciation for the world of gastronomy as it plays a more important role to diversity in the foodservice industry.

This event also stressed the importance of culinary/ hospitality students to become fully engaged as participants to understand the value of becoming a mentee of industry professionals in a networking atmosphere. Unlike any other food and wine event, we have incorporated culinary and hospitality students every year, involving them in every aspect of the events. This has not only opened new doors for them, but also exposes these promising young professionals to the many exciting new careers in the wine and spirit.

At this time, let’s reflect on the future of this great industry and its value to each of us. I look forward to reuniting with many of you in the future to discuss your interest in the BCA and hearing your feedback from attending this very unique event.

Thank you all for your support.

Alex Askew

President & CEO, BCA

We Are Honored To Be Included

Have you heard of the Marcella R. Brown Foundation, an organization dedicated to  helping create leaders by positively influencing youth in their respective communities? This year, the BCA is honored to receive a Business Leadership Award at the foundation’s 8th Annual Black and White Affair on September 23rd. We are grateful to receive this award from an inspirational and esteemed organization which values and assists youth, encouraging them to create and fulfill their aspirations. Please visit the Marcella R. Brown Foundation for further information!

Hello!

Welcome to the new BCA Global blog, in which we will introduce you, our devoted readers, to the world of the culinary arts. Here, we will create a network of information while also highlighting the themes of this organization through regular posts on a variety of topics such as:

•Resume building and networking tips

•The culinary arts in the national and international spheres

•Introduction of a new feature, aptly named “Chef’s Corner,” in which controversial topics and ideas will be discussed at lenght

And much more!

Through this blog, we hope to build a better network for current BCA members by introducing a social atmosphere and we also invite new members to become a part of our flourishing organization!