BK Chamber and Edible Brooklyn Partner for BROOKLYN EATS 2013 Today

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has announced that it has formed a partnership with Edible Brooklyn in connection with Brooklyn Eats, which has been relaunched this year as the borough's first Fancy Food-style trade show featuring the borough's top food manufacturers. The show will take place today, June 26 at 630 Flushing Avenue in the former Pfizer Building in East Williamsburg.

"Edible Brooklyn is one of the hottest magazines for foodies and Brooklyn Eats will be the hottest destination for foodies in the borough," said Carlo A. Scissura, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. "Brooklyn Eats will give everyone - from the general public to buyers and restaurant owners - a chance to sample and buy food and help these upstart food manufacturers sell their products across New York City and beyond."

"It's been thrilling to have a front row seat for the Brooklyn food revolution that's taken place over the last few years," said Stephen Munshin, editor of Edible Brooklyn, Edible Manhattan and Edible East End. "It's definitely time for a trade show in Brooklyn focused exclusively on the borough's talented tastemakers. Eaters and drinkers are ready, and so are food and drink makers. Edible Brooklyn is excited to be a partner with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and we welcome Brooklyn Eats with open arms (and mouths)."

Stephen Munshin has been involved with food at many levels, working in restaurants from San Diego to the East End of Long Island. Looking for a way to keep traveling, he began importing Nepalese outerwear, which turned into a full-fledged clothing line designed by his wife and produced in India, China and New York. In addition to publishing Edible East End, Edible Brooklyn, and Edible Manhattan, Munshin also helps launch new Edible magazines around the country.

Edible Brooklyn is published four times a year and available by subscription and for sale at selected retailers throughout the borough. For more information, visit www.ediblebrooklyn.com.

Brooklyn Eats first began in 1997 as a showcase for 20 borough-based restaurants. By 2004, the event grew to feature 68 Brooklyn restaurants offering tastes of their signature dishes.

As part of the rebranding effort, the Chamber has set up a new logo and relaunched website at www.brooklyneats.com, where food vendors can download an application form and learn more about the show. The Chamber welcomes vendor participation from all Brooklyn-based manufacturers and businesses that are involved in packaging and distributing at least one Made-in-Brooklyn product.

The event is free to the public. The Chamber welcomes buyers, restaurant/hospitality company representatives, and curious consumers to enjoy the tastes of Brooklyn, meet food manufacturers, and enjoy a variety of programming over the course of the day-long event.

For more information and the day's schedule of events, visit www.brooklyneats.com.