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Taste of the Upper West Side Debuts New Restaurants, Welcomes Back Revered Standards; Adds Mixology and Live Music to the Mix, Click Here for Videos & Podcasts…

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Summer in the City Presented by Yelp Reservation

Honoring Jacob “Pickles” Hadjigeorgis, Fri., May 18, 7-10 p.m.

Best of the West Presented by Park West Village

Honoring Dovetail’s John Fraser, Sat. May 19, 7:30-10 p.m.

Under the Grand Tent at O’Shea Complex Schoolyard, Columbus Ave., West 76th-77th Sts.

NEW YORK (May 10, 2018) – The 2018 Taste of the Upper West Side (Taste UWS) Presented by American Airlines and Mastercard will highlight local chefs and restaurants, and the event debuts of a dozen exciting new restaurants. On Saturday night, a special section of signature bars and well-known mixologists will add to the festivities for the first time. During the two-night celebration, more than 80 featured restaurants will present extraordinary fare, along with unlimited wine tastings and live music under a magnificent tent spanning the entire block between West 76th and 77th Streets.

Now in its eleventh year, the annual food-based fundraiser Taste of the Upper West Side is the brainchild of the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District (BID), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit representing merchants and property owners on Columbus Avenue, from West 67th Street to West 82nd Street. In addition to introducing Upper West Side restaurants to new patrons in the neighborhood and beyond, Taste of the Upper West Side has raised significant funds benefiting such worthy organizations as Wellness in the Schools and Citymeals on Wheels, among others. Through these much-loved events, the BID was able to purchase and donate 19 solar-operated trash bins for Theodore Roosevelt Park, helping to eradicate a rodent problem. Proceeds over the years also have gone to the BID’s signature Neighborhood Streetscape Beautification program and its acclaimed sustainable streetscape in front of the O’Shea School Complex, which has become a haven for the community, as well as an educational tool for the students.

“This year, we are proud to be promoting two of our own ‘hometown’ heroes, Jacob Hadjigeorgis and John Fraser,” says Barbara Adler, Executive Director of the Columbus Avenue BID. “We are constantly amazed at the new and talented chefs and restaurants coming to the Upper West Side. It is wonderful to be able to showcase them at our Taste UWS events, sometimes before their new restaurants have even opened.”

Friday, May 18, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Summer in the City Presented by Yelp Reservations

Grand Tent, O’Shea Complex Schoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

Summer in the City kicks off the annual two-night food event with highly-anticipated debuts of restaurants and bars, along with longtime local favorites. This year’s honoree is beloved chef and restaurateur Jacob Hadjigeorgis, owner of Jacob’s Pickles, Maison Pickle and, opening soon, Lucky Pickle Dumpling Co. Among the many new restaurants introducing innovative fare will be Zen Taco, Twin Palms, Amelie, Make My Cake, Elea, Recolte, and Vai. In addition, scores of neighborhood favorites will be joining the party again this year, including Playa Betty’s, Jing Fong, Bodrum, AG Kitchen, and FishTag. As always, there will be unlimited wine, spirits and music by DJ Phresh – all centered around innovative seasonal food prepared by 40 of the Upper West Side’s most sought-after destinations.

Cost: $115 per person; 2 for $195

(Purchased at the door: $135 per person)

Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Best of the West VIP Reception Presented by 21 West End

Grand Tent, O’Shea Complex Schoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

An exclusive, hour-long preview of the event, the Best of the West VIP Reception provides an opportunity for participating guests to mingle one-on-one with celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, including this year’s Best of the West Honoree Chef John Fraser, recognized worldwide for his Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants Dovetail, The Nix, Narcissa, and The Loyal. With limited attendance, special seating area, early entree to the evening’s food, spirit, wine, and beer presentations, and direct access to the chefs before the main event, the Best of the West VIP Reception is a memorable experience in a relaxed setting for an entire hour prior to general admission.

Cost: $235 (Limited availability.)

Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Best of the West Presented by Park West Village

Grand Tent, O’Shea Complex Schoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

A highpoint of this year’s Best of the West will be the premiere of a unique section dedicated to signature bars and mixologists, all preparing one-of-a-kind cocktails. Among those participating will be Manhattan Cricket Club, Da Capo, Amelie, Guyer’s, Maison Pickle, Prohibition, and distinguished spirit sponsors Tito’s Vodka and Hiro Sake. Best of the West Honoree John Fraser will be serving epicurean tastings from his Michelin-starred Dovetail, along with 40 other illustrious Upper West Side restaurants, including The LEOPARD at des Artistes, The Milling Room, Red Farm, Rosa Mexicano, and Crave Fishbar. Live music returns with Joe Battaglia & The New York Big Band further enhancing the ambiance of the Upper West Side’s most anticipated event of the year.

Cost: $145 per person or 2 for $260

(Purchased at the door: $175 per person)

In addition, Taste of the Upper West Side will introduce a very special “Supporter” honorific to participants adding $50 on any order. The offer entails a name listing in the four-page event program, next to sponsors and restaurants. More information about Taste of the Upper West Side and ticket purchases are available at www.tasteuws.com

About the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District

The Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District (“BID”) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that represents merchants and property owners along tree-lined Columbus Avenue, from West 67th to West 82nd Streets. Formed in the landmark district in 1999, its membership includes a diverse range of retailers, restaurateurs and commercial and mixed-use property owners, comprising all the commercial establishments on the Avenue. The Columbus Avenue BID’s district also includes the American Museum of Natural History, Theodore Roosevelt Park, The New-York Historical Society and the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

The Columbus Avenue BID is responsible for developing a wholly sustainable streetscape with the City’s first bioswale between West 76th and 77th Streets. For 10 years, it has produced and hosted Taste of the Upper West Side and is responsible for streetscape beautification efforts that include landscaping, lighting, solar-powered trash receptacles, and more.

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Fifth Annual Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side

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Back and Better Than Ever with a Fresh Line-Up

Wednesday May 16^th Friday, May 18^th, and Saturday, May 19^th

New York’s Legendary Gael Greene to be Honored at

Best of the West

Comfort Classics, Hosted by Travel Channel’s Dynamic Duo

Adam Richman & Andrew Zimmern

New York, NY (February 2012) – Barbara Adler, Executive Director of the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) and New Taste Event Chair Don Evans announce the return of the fifth annual Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side. This year’s line-up features exciting additions to the celebration as well as returning crowd pleasers. Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side will include favorite chefs and culinary celebrities, beginning May 16^th through May 19^th, benefitting the Columbus Avenue BID’s streetscape beautification projects, as well as supporting the Greenhouse Classroom and Citymeals-on-Wheels.

“For the past five years we’ve been celebrating the incredible community and bountiful culinary culture on the

Upper West Side. We are pleased again to be able to give back to our neighborhood, extending our reach on a more personal level made possible by the continued success and relationships of the New Taste events” says

Don Evans, Event Chair and BID board member.

For three nights, the Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side will showcase top chefs and restaurants for a spectacular line-up of festivities. Kicking things off on Wednesday, May 16^th, is the new and elegant, Vegetables at Dovetail: An inspired five-course vegetarian tasting dinner by an all-star group of chefs, led by John Fraser, Dovetail; Missy Robbins, A Voce: Ed Brown, Ed’s Chowder House; Harold Dieterle, Perilla and Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar. All net proceeds from this event will benefit the Greenhouse Classroom, a project at the I.S. 44 School, where the New Taste of the Upper West Side is held. The Greenhouse Classroom will educate students about science, while growing organic hydroponic vegetables. Chef John Fraser and Dovetail have a relationship with the project, helping maintain the greenhouse and using its produce at the restaurant.

The festivities continue on Friday May 18^th, with the return of everyone’s favorite, Comfort Classics. Co-hosted once again by Travel Channel’s unforgettably wild Adam Richman and joined by his fellow Travel Channel extreme foodie and new co-host, Andrew Zimmern. This high-energy fête will feature amazing and original bites inspired by classic dishes from 35 chefs including Ditch Plains’ Marc Murphy, Sarabeth’s Sarabeth Levine, Café du Soleil’s Matthew Tivy, 5 Napkin Burger’s Andy D’Amico and Indie Food & Wine’s Shaunna Sargent, plus many more. Wine and spirits will be provided by Southern Wine & Spirits.

Saturday night, May 19^th will wrap up the weekend with the Best of the West and the VIP Reception presented by First Republic Bank, honoring New York’s legendary food critic, humanitarian and culinary pioneer Gael Greene. The star-studded evening will feature such world renowned chefs as Daniel Boulud, Michael Lomonaco, Jacques Torres, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, alongside 40 more celebrated talents from the

Upper West Side, creating signature dishes and spectacular bites. Adding even more excitement to the “high-spirited” night will be The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, serving up his signature cocktails. Net proceeds for the event will benefit the Columbus Avenue BID’s Streetscape Beautification Project, a greening project expected to begin Phase One between West 76^th and West 77^th this summer; Citymeals-on-Wheels founded by Gael Greene, an organization that provides New York’s elderly with nutritious meals and human companionship, and the I.S.44 Greenhouse Classroom project.

The extended weekend celebrates the wonderful chefs who have made the Upper West Side their home, bringing with them a great diversity of flavors. Event sponsors include Whole Foods Market, New York Post, Southern Wine and Spirits, Columbus Square, First Republic Bank, Manhattan Beer (Captain Lawrence, Blue Moon, Palm), Rosa Mexicano, Savored, Palm Bay, 67 Wine, MVP, Brusco Group, Cascal, Connoisseur, In + Where Magazine New York, Manhattan Magazine, The West Side Spirit, Argo, Best Cheese, DNAinfo.com, Glenwood, The Culture Center and the Long Island Wine Council.

The exciting event roster will include:

Vegetables at Dovetail:

Wednesday, May 16^th 2012

6:30 Cocktails; 7pm Dinner $195 per person

Dovetail Restaurant, 103 W 77^th Street just west of Columbus Ave

Chefs John Fraser, Missy Robbins, Bill Telepan, Ed Brown, and Christina Tosi create a five-course fine dining all-vegetarian dinner in continuation of John Fraser’s “Meatless Mondays” at Dovetail. Net proceeds will help support the Greenhouse Classroom project at the I.S. 44 School.

Comfort Classics:

Friday, May 18^th, 2012

7:00pm-10:00pm $95 per person

Under the Grand Tent on Columbus Avenue between W 76^th and W 77^th Street. Hosted by Travel Channel’s duo Adam Richman and Andrew Zimmern, this high-energy evening will feature over 35 chefs showcasing unique bites inspired by old favorites with cocktails, wine and spirits by Southern Food and Wine.

Best of the West:

Saturday, May 19^th, 2012

VIP, $200 per person beginning at 6:00pm

General Admission $125 per person from 7:00pm-9:30pm

Under the Grand Tent on Columbus Avenue between W 76^th and W 77^th Street.Celebrating the Upper West

Side’s most extraordinary chefs and restaurants, while honoring gourmet great Gael Greene -the Best of the West is a culinary lover’s dream. With more than 40 of New York’s most popular chefs, wine and spirits, and live music; this is an event not to miss. A portion of the proceeds benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels. Be sure to order VIP tickets if you’d like to mingle with some of the culinary stars.

Tickets for the Fifth Annual 2012 Whole Foods Market’s New Taste of the Upper West Side go on sale February 20^th. Please visit www.newtasteuws.com. For more information, call 212-721-5048.

About the Columbus Avenue BID: The Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, representing merchants and property owners along Columbus Avenue from West 67^th Street to West 82^nd Street. Formed in 1999 in a landmark district, its membership includes a diverse range of retailers, restaurateurs and commercial and mixed-use property owners, comprising all of the commercial establishments. In addition, the Columbus Avenue BID’s district includes the American Museum of Natural

History, Theodore Roosevelt Park, The New-York Historical Society and the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Press Contacts:

Robin Insley Associates

212-849-8256

robin@robininsleyassociates.com

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