Puentes returns for its second year at the Samsung 837 Space, kicking off Puerto Rican Day Parade Week with a celebratory event featuring Puerto Rican industry leaders. Dedicated to highlighting Latino heritage, Puentes showcases the culinary talents of local Puerto Rican chefs, cooks and bartenders while providing a stage for Latino voices. This year, we're celebrating Boricuas en Nueva York with food by Carolina Ginorio, Chef Lyanna Blunt, Chef Frances "Cocotazo," and mocktails by LyAnna Sanabria. The speaker lineup includes Lynette Marrero, co-founder of Delola with JLo, César Pérez from Food52, LP Drinks, winner of Netflix's Drink Masters, Sammy Solo Content Creator and hosted by Comedian Jasmine Ruiz. As well as an archival exhibit by Nueva Yorkinos. We'll finish the night with traditional Bomba music by Bombazo Dance Co. Join us for engaging dialogues and immersive experiences that spotlight the city's talented individuals and pave the way for a deeper appreciation and celebration of Latinidad. Free of charge with RSVP. Spaces are limited. RSVP below.
Presented by Samsung 837, Don Q Rum, Perrier, Loisa & Lyre’s.
Please note, this event is free of charge for la comunidad, but spaces are limited and you must RSVP to attend.
Venue: Samsung 837- 837 Washington St. New York, NY 10014
Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Time: 6pm-9pm