This year’s Fall Festival is all new, from the earlier date to the theme – FOOD!
On Friday, October 23rd, join us for a panel entitled “Evolving Taste: Challenges in Food Innovation” featuring panelists Amy Bentley, Ariane Daguin, Elisabeth de Kergorlay and Lior Lev Sercarz and moderated by Andrew Friedman.
Amy Bentley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University. Ariane Daguin is a chef and founder of D’Artagnan, the leading purveyor of organic poultry, game, foie gras, pâtés, sausages, smoked delicacies, and wild mushrooms. Elisabeth de Kergolay is the founder of Babeth’s Feast, which champions the power of flash-frozen foods to provide the flavor, quality, connection and convenience that busy people need. Lior Lev Sercarz is the chef, spice blender and owner of La Boîte, a biscuits and spice shop in New York City, featuring over 40 unique spice blends. Andrew Friedman is the founder of Toqueland, a site chronicling the world of professional chefs.
Stay for a cocktail reception with live music, catered by Tastings NYC and featuring 21st century Cheese Fondue and Swiss Wine offered by the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York.
Children will be able to try the climbing wall in the Main Gym on Saturday, October 24.
Come back on Saturday, October 24th to celebrate all things food with the family. Shop one of the more than 15 food vendors, taste a variety of donated goodies and climb the rock wall. Kids can participate in activities ranging from Basketball to Pop Fit Kids to Food Art. The kid’s corner will be filled with crafts and games for all ages. And for the younger ones, get here early to see Silly Billy at 10 am and come back with the whole family for a special screening of Ratatouille at noon.
The Fall Festival is being spearheaded by our parent co-chairs: Nathalie Sann, Marie-Paule Nowlis and Brigitte Schaller.
To purchase tickets to the Cocktail Reception or to sign up for activities, please visit: www.lfny.org/fallfestival.
About the Author :
Kate Lubinger leads all community events for the school including the Gala, Fall Fete Foraine, Skating Party and the Spring Fair. In her spare time, Kate loves baseball, playing tennis, running and trying out new recipes.