PRESS  RELEASE   FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE  

  TOASTING  THE  TOWN  PRESENTS     “NEW  YORK  HERITAGE  SALON  AND  BOUNTY”    JULY  9,  2015  -­‐  TICKETS  ON  SALE  NOW   An  Evening  to  Celebrate  the  Heritage  of  the  New  York  Food  &  Specialty  Cocktail  Scene,   Complete  with  Celebrity  Chef  and  Master  Mixologist  Appearances,  Signature  Food  and   Drink  Pairings,  Live  Music  &  Dancing,  and  a  Silent  Auction  &  Raffle  with  portions  of   proceeds  going  to  local  charities.   New  York,  NY  (May  19,  2015)  –  Kick  off  the  summer  in  New  York  City  while  sipping  and  savoring   your  way  through  The  New  York  Heritage  Salon  &  Bounty  all-­‐star  lineup.  Once  again,  Toasting   The  Town,  the  authority  on  everything  that  celebrates  the  history  of  New  York,  announces  a   special  event  that  is  soon  to  be  an  annual  favorite,  New  York  Heritage  Salon  &  Bounty,  to  take   place  Thursday,  July  9  at  Prince  George  Ballroom  (15  East  27th  St,  New  York,  NY).   Showcasing  talent  from  both  Manhattan  and  the  surrounding  boroughs,  Barry  Benepe,  founder  of   New  York  Green  Markets  (www.grownyc.org),  will  be  part  of  the  evening’s  festivities.    Stephen   Ritz,  founder  of  The  Green  Bronx  Machine,  and  Dale  Degroff,  AKA,  King  Cocktail  &  Father  of  the   modern  craft  cocktail  movement,  will  also  join  Toasting  the  Town  on  the  night.   In  its  first  annual  celebration,  New  York  Heritage  Salon  &  Bounty  is  enticing  only  the  best   restaurants,  distilleries,  breweries  and  purveyors  to  showcase  for  an  evening  filled  with  New   York’s  most  food  and  drink  centric  crowd.  A  preview  of  participating  restaurants  and  spirits   brands  include:   • • • • • • • • •

McSorley’s  Ale  House   Serendipity  3   F  &  J  Pine   Lemon  Ice  King  of  Corona   Sarge’s  Delicatessen   Heaven  Hill  Brands   Nick’s  Pizza   Harry’s  Italian   Montelobos  

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Partida  Tequila   Hand  Craft  Kitchen  &  Cocktails   Monkey  Shoulder   Handcraft  NYC   Ancho  Reyes   Lucano   G  Vine  Gin   Tequila  Partida   NY  Chup  

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Rum  Diplomatico   Real  McCoy  Rum   Brooklyn  Gin  

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Aviation  American  Gin   Reyka  Vodka   Sammy’s  Roumanian  Steakhouse

  In  addition  to  the  restaurants  that  will  participate,  the  event  will  showcase  local  entertainment   and  surprise  celebrity  guests,  as  well  as  a  creative  corner.  Ticket  holders  will  be  able  to  experience   the  heritage  of  New  York  through  all  five  senses,  and  join  in  celebrating  New  York  together  in  one,   grand  evening!   NEW  YORK  HERITAGE  SALON  AND  BOUNTY,  Thursday,  July  9th  7PM  (VIP)  /  8:30PM– Midnight  (General  Admission),  Prince  George  Ballroom  &  Galleries,  15  East  27th  Street,  New   York  City.    Gather  for  this  first  annual  celebration  of  food,  spirits  and  burgeoning  local  commerce.     More  than  25  spirits  and  restaurant  sponsors  will  convene  at  the  Prince  George  Ballroom  where   hundreds  of  guests  are  expected  to  attend.    Stay  tuned  for  news  on  the  evening’s  arts  and   entertainment  honoree  as  well  as  celebrity  chef  honoree;  announcements  in  the  coming  weeks!   Tickets  are  on  sale  at  www.toastingthetown.com/nyhsb-­‐tickets  with  VIP  tickets  available  for   $185  and  General  Admission  tickets  available  for  $135.   For  more  information  and  for  tickets,  please  visit  www.toastingthetown.com/nyhsb-­‐tickets,   or  call  646  863  3360  or  email  [email protected].   Facebook:  Toasting  the  Town  |  Twitter:  @toastingnyc     ###   ABOUT  NEW  YORK  HERITAGE  SALON  AND  BOUNTY:  Toasting  The  Town  is  producing  the  first   annual  New  York  Heritage  Salon  and  Bounty  event.    This  event  is  an  evening  dedicated  toward   celebrating  the  history  of  New  York  and  the  ‘recipes’  that  got  us  to  where  we  are  today.  From   mixing  cement  and  making  bridges  to  flavorful  foods  and  crafting  cocktails.  New  York  has  arrived   today  via  the  creativity  of  those  that  came  before:    Art,  music,  history  and  more  will  come  to  life  at   this  evening’s  event.     ABOUT  TOASTING  THE  TOWN:  Toasting  The  Town  is  a  free  e-­‐newsletter  and  timeless   publication,  designed  to  entertain  and  educate  residents  of  any  city,  town  or  village  on  the   heritage  of  their  local  surroundings.  Its  stories  recount  history-­‐  authored  with  the  intent  of  lifting   readers  out  of  their  seats  and  into  the  streets.    Toasting  The  Town  encourages  local  tourism  and   “Sightseeing  for  Locals”.  For  more  information  visit  the  website,  toastingthetown.com.   MEDIA  CONTACT:   Jessica  Fontaine  

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