BWW Reviews: BORDEAUX WINES and HARLEM EATUP Festival Perfect Together

The Bordeaux Wine Council participated in the inaugural Harlem EatUp! festival. The four-day festival was held on May 14-17 and was co-founded by Marcus Samuelsson and Herb Karlitz. It celebrated the food, culture and spirit of Harlem, while paying homage to its roots and cultural fabric.

Broadwayworld.com attended the wine pairing event at Streetbird on Friday, 5/14. This fantastic new restaurant is on the corner of Frederick Douglas Boulevard and 116th Street. Streetbird joins the Harlem restaurant scene with menu of rotisserie chicken and has its roots in street food from around the world. Their Harlem EatUp! dinner was sold-out event and delighted the many guests.

As the official festival wine sponsor, Bordeaux Wines provided distinct wine pairings for the festivals Dine In Harlem events. These one-night-only dining experiences paired select local Harlem restaurants (including The Cecil, Ginny's Supper Club, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Jin Ramen, and Vinateria) with national chefs who share in the love and admiration for Harlem (including Jonathan Waxman, Sean Brock, Paul Qui, Ludo Lefebvre). The collaboration resulted in original multi-course dinners, each expertly paired with delicious and affordable red, white and sweet Bordeaux wines.

"We're delighted to be part of this inaugural Harlem EatUp! festival. Just as Harlem is establishing a renaissance of culinary exploration and modernization, the Bordeaux region is also undergoing its own voyage of re-discovery to reflect the emergence of young, dynamic and innovative winemakers who are working to transform the region and its wines," said Mary Gorman-McAdams, MW, Market Advisor to the Bordeaux Wine Council. "Bordeaux wines have always been recognized for their place at the table within the context of celebration and festivity. Harlem EatUp! is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the even greater depth, diversity, accessibility and affordability of Bordeaux wines, with the vast range of cuisines that Harlem EatUp! will provide, such as African, American, Asian, BBQ, Soul and Latin fare."

Harlem EatUp! festival included both paid and free events surrounding the culinary, fine arts and performing arts scene in Harlem. Culinary participants include such luminaries as Daniel Boulud, Alexander Smalls, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael White, and Scott Conant. Throughout the festival, Bordeaux Wines hosted various tastings and educational activities

"We are thrilled to have the Bordeaux Wine Council "Vins de Bordeaux" on board as the official wine sponsor for the Harlem EatUp! Dine-In series," said Herb Karlitz, Harlem EatUp! Co-founder. "The Francophiles of Harlem will rejoice as the wines are a fitting complement to the jazz music and vibrant culture here."

ABOUT THE BORDEAUX WINE COUNCIL (CIVB)

Founded in 1948, The Bordeaux Wine Council (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux) represents the winemakers, wine merchants and brokers that make up the Bordeaux wine industry. The CIVB has three core roles: Economic, Technical, and Marketing/Communications. Through its global economic activities it provides information, studies and analyses on the production and sales of Bordeaux wine around the world. Its research and development programs help drive innovation, anticipate new regulatory and safety standards, and protect the quality of Bordeaux wines. Through its global marketing initiatives, the CIVB helps promote and educate wine consumers about the diversity, quality and accessibility of Bordeaux wines. Since 2010, the Bordeaux Wine Council has worked to intensify its global communication activities, encouraging the discovery and education of Bordeaux, both the region and it's wines. To learn more, visit: http://www.bordeaux.com/us.

ABOUT HARLEM EATUP! FESTIVAL

Harlem EatUp! is a brand new festival in Harlem, New York, celebrating the food, culture and spirit of Harlem. It took place Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17, 2015, and represented the renewed spirit of Harlem while paying homage to its roots. A variety of events were held throughout the weekend to feature nationally and locally renowned artists from the culinary, fine arts and performing arts worlds.

Bordeaux Social Media:

Twitter: @BordeauxWines

Instagram: @BordeauxWines

Facebook: Facebook.com/bordeauxwine

Harlem EatUp! Social Media:

Twitter: @HarlemEatUp

Instagram: @HarlemEatUp

Facebook: Facebook.com/HarlemEatUp

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