Marina's Menu: SUMMER FANCY FOOD FESTIVAL Comes to NYC

The Summer Fancy Food Festival will be at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from June 26th through June 28th. Now's the time for metropolitan area foodies to make plans to attend and purchase tickets. Brought to you by the Specialty Food Association (SFA), it is one of the biggest festivals of its kind that showcases hundreds of local New York City food and wine producers.

SFA is a community of food artisans, purveyors, importers and entrepreneurs who bring craft, care and joy to the distinctive foods they sell. Established in 1952 in New York, the not-for-profit trade association provides its 3,000 plus members in the U.S. and abroad the tools, knowledge and connections to champion and nurture their companies in an always-evolving marketplace. The Association (formerly the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc.) owns and produces the Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows, and presents the sofi Awards honoring excellence in specialty food.

The Winter Fancy Food Show 2016 had record-breaking attendance that was up 16% over last year. With nearly 20,000 attendees, 1,500 exhibitors, and over 1,000 new products, the festival is the largest specialty food trade event on the West Coast and was a showcase of industry innovation, bringing specialty food's top manufacturers, buyers, and thought leaders together under one roof for three days of delectable discovery. The summer festival promises to be just as exciting.

The Specialty Food Association is located at 136 Madison Avenue on the 12th floor. You can find out more by visiting www.fancyfoodshows.com or contact their Member Relations by calling 1-646-878-0301.

The Jacob Javits Center is located on the West Side of Manhattan and is easily reached by mass transit with area parking available. Visit their web site at: http://www.javitscenter.com/.

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