Fancy Food Show in NYC

[Suzanne]

Got my badge and all last week. If you haven't gotten yours yet, you should know that the package includes a map of the show, which is something of a help (except for old folks like me who can't decide whether keep our glasses on or take them off to try to read it.)

I was thinking we could meet INSIDE the show, on the lower level, at the back by the entrance to the FOCUSED TASTINGS, at 11:30am. This should give everyone a chance to get there without getting up before dawn, and/or having a little time alone first if desired. And it's just beyond the "Wine & Spirits Pavilion" which will probably be empty at that time -- NYC law prohibits the dispensing of alcohol before 12 noon on Sunday . Oh, yeah, almost forgot to mention: on Sunday, July 7.

Let's see, so far the group includes: Cape Chef, Marmalady, Momoreg the birthday girl plus Jordan, KyleW, Panini, Chloe23, NYHomeCook plus S.O., and me. MBrown, what about you? Foodnfoto will be away with the family. Anyone else??? If so, PM me and I'll put you on my list of people to send meeting-place reminders to.

BTW, Panini, I'm SO glad you'll be able to come! I'm really looking forward to meeting you.

[cape chef]

Got my badge also, the group is growing..fantastic.

Panini..all the way from Texas, can't wait to meet you and the rest. Sorry you can't make it FNF.

Hope to see you M. Brown

cc

[marmalady]

Yippeee! Got mine, too! I know exactly what you mean, Suzanne, about that map! So - are we all going to wear 'cheftalk' badges - or dress in red - or have clown noses - or what?!!

This is neat, meeting in person - we just did this with the SCI group - turns out I knew 3 of the people from my son's rehab, but had no idea who they were from their online names!


11:30 sounds good - the 'Focused Tastings' is on the lower pavilion if I remember right? I'll have to leave to get home by 7 at the latest, as hubbie leaves for work at 9, and I'm on the Matt shift when he goes. I'm still debating whether to take the plunge and drive - ohmygawd! - into the city for the first time; again, if memory serves correctly, the Javits isn't too far from the Lincoln tunnel exit, is it?

Jeff, glad you could make it!

[Suzanne]

I love the idea of clown noses.

Naw...trust me, we'll know each other. When we got together at Chelsea market, FnF was first. I got there and looked at her and after a little while approached. The same with Kyle. Hey, I'm no longer the shy retiring type (even if I AM getting close to retirement age; not really) Maybe I'll tell everyone my cell phone number (oops, that means I'll have to remember to bring it AND turn it on ) and if you can't find the group, call me.

If you have to leave early, I promise not to gossip about you after. And as for driving -- well, what's your train sked? Cars are feh. Driving into the city is feh. This will be a day to relax.

The only thing better would be if we could all go up to Montreal, too.

[KyleW]

If the Javitts center was any closer to the Lincoln Tunnel, it would be in the Tunnel I don't have a badge yet, but I do know who's I will have I will be impersonating a Food Industry Professional, ssshhh! Don't tell anyone! Just let me know when and where and M.A.G. and I will be there.

[Kimmie]

The only thing better would be if we could all go up to Montreal, too.

Don't cry Suzanne, we just might organize another gathering next fall.

[panini]

Hey I found a great place to stay near the lincoln Tunnel and the Javits center, 12.00 a night. Just can't figure out the "box not supplied" disclaimer. What's that all about?
Can someone out there tell me how to translate in cabdriverese,"stop at the first place that I can get a good slice of pizza"
Thank

[KyleW]

There is a P.C. Richard Appliance store within 4 blocks of your "hotel". You should be able to get a box there with little difficulty.

As to Cabdriverese, Only they know what the **** they are saying. You have a better chance of understanding the announcements on the subway

[alexia]

Is there much at the show that would be of interest to non-professionals?

[shroomgirl]

Hmmmm....FANCY FOOD SHOW>>>>with outrageous amounts of samples of "fancy gourmet food"....nope only professionials would be interested. Sorry just to open, and I'm feeling naughty today.
It is a phenominal time. It is such an incredible time.
shoot I even checked airfare on the off chance.....it's not on SAT so it would sorta kinda work.

[KyleW]

Just think 'shroom. You'd be able to get more of your favorite olive bread

[panini]

C'mon Shroom, flights are cheap! You can still register for the cheap show pass(did it yesterday). I got such a great deal on my box that I may have to spring for a few dinners for those who don't head out that night.

[cape chef]

Hey Shroom,

I can find ya a box to

+ the farmers markets open

BTW..if ya can make it, don't wear the same shoe's you did in Feb.

[momoreg]

I don't know how you walked in those things!!

Panini, can't wait to meet you after all this time! And shroom, hope you can make it. Imagine all the things you didn't get to do last time!

Mbrown, I'll be shocked if you can make it, with all the craziness in your life, but if you can, that would be groovy.

I'm just so excited to meet new people, and to see my old cheftalk friends too!

[panini]

CC
farmers Market? where is that. Hunts Point?(old stomping ground) is it still there?
Momo,
Don't get too excited. I'm not really the person my nimble fingers perceive me to be.lol
Mbrown,
Hope you can make it, I know it's hectic. Just remember, if we talk business for 1or2 minutes we can write the trip.