Me, I’m a tea drinker; coffee makes me way too cranky.  But I know there are lots of caffeine freaks out there, so this International Culinary Center event in New York  may be for you.

Panelists will talk about New York’s coffee culture, but which they mean the caffeinated scene around town, including barista training and food trends. They’ll also be discussions of coffee and its role in the global economy/environment.

Now, let’s get something going for the tea drinkers!

WHAT:

Coffee Summit

WHEN:

Friday may 1
9:00am – 9:30am

WHERE:

The International Culinary Center
462 Broadway
New York, NY 10013-2618
888 324 2433
212 219 8890

HOW TO REGISTER:

Call 646 548 8586 or e-mail lscruby@frenchculinary.com.

THE PROGRAM:

Welcome
Opening remarks from Dorothy Hamilton, The International Culinary Center; Brian Halweil, Edible Manhattan; and moderator David Rosengarten. Espresso provided by illy and Terzi, coffee provided by Intelligentsia and Stumptown, and pastries provided by The French Culinary Institute.

9:30am – 10:45am           Coffee in a Changing Environment
An exploration of the relationship between coffee growers and coffee consumers within the wider context of global climate change. Panelists include representatives from Rainforest Alliance, Columbia Federation of Growers, and Intelligentsia.

10:45am – 11:00am           Refreshment Break
Tea provided by Dammann Frères.

11:00am – 12:15pm           Coffee in a Changing Economy: Ideology, Consumer Preference & International Trade
During a recession, how does consumer choice at the retail level affect the economies of individual coffee-growing nations, as well as the international market? Panelists include Aleco Chigounis of Stumptown Coffee Roasters and representatives from trade associations and UNDP.

12:15pm – 2:00pm           Lunch at L’Ecole, the restaurant of
The French Culinary Institute

2:00pm – 4:00pm           Coffee Culture in New York City
How do you define the coffee scene in New York City? How do local food trends, consumer education, and barista training influence our coffee culture? Panelists include the New York Times’ Hannah Wallace, Anne Nylander of Tamp Tamp, and Manuel Terzi.

4:00pm – 4:30pm           Networking Reception

Coffee provided by Ecco, Counter Culture, and Oren’s Daily Roast. Pastries provided by The French Culinary Institute.

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