Nelson Mandela to be honored at the 2013 Toast of Brooklyn Wine and Food Festival
Going on September 13th & 14th: Exquisite and Upscale, With A Community Development Edge
Nelson Mandela will honored at the “2013 Toast of Brooklyn — Wine and Food Festival” VIP Reception that will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 and at the festival itself on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The festival will be held outdoors at Bed-Stuy Restoration’s West Plaza Courtyard 1368 Fulton St. It will be presented by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Gateway Business Improvement District (The BID) and The Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (BSRC).
The purpose of the festival is to feature fine wine and spirit companies, specialty restaurants and some of the the best talent in Brooklyn. The festival was created as a “Toast to Bed-Stuy” in 2009. This year’s event embraces all of Brooklyn and is expected to host over 3,500 participants.