Starbucks Coffee’s Culinary Event with Marcus Samuelsson

When:Friday August 20, 2010
Time:4pm
Where:Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Manhattan, NY
Cost:Free

From the site:

Starbucks Coffee Company invites you to discover the unique flavors in your cup during the Company’s Coffee is Culinary Cooking Tour.

Two culinary experts – renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson and Starbucks master coffee blender Andrew Linnemann  will host a coffee and food pairing education session and cooking demonstration while providing a taste of what’s brewing in stores this fall:

·Two New Culinary Coffee Blends – Learn how Andrew and Marcus co-developed the Starbucks® Ubora Blend™ and Starbucks® Joya del Dia Blend™ to elevate the coffee experience to a flavorful new level.

·Discovery of a Continent: Foods, Flavors and Inspirations from Africa –Marcus will demo cuisine from this Starbucks-exclusive cookbook, which takes readers on a sensory journey through Africa . Any one of these creations can be paired with Starbucks coffee to enhance the rich flavors of both the cuisine and the coffee experience.

The event will also feature a special pairing with a new Coffee-Infused Ginger Cookie, the winning recipe from Starbucks local Avant-Grande Culinary competition, which will be available in New York Metro area stores until November 7.

**Complimentary samples of the latest pastries and beverages will be offered to attendees and Marcus will be available for book signings.  This event is FREE and open to the public**