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2015 Bronx Academy Of Letters Chefs' Tasting Benefit
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 04: Chef, Author and TV Personality Anthony Bourdain attends The 2015 Bronx Academy Of Letters Chefs' Tasting Benefit at The Edison Ballroom on March 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/Getty Images)
The Bronx Academy of Letters339 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY 10452 School Phone: 718-401-4891
Grades 2014-15: 6-12 | Grades at full enrollment: 6-12 Community District: Mott Haven (CD 1) School Website: www.BronxLetters.com DoE Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/07/X551 Principal: Brandon Cardet-Hernandez
Summary: Founded in 2003, The Bronx Academy of Letters was founded on the concept that students who can express themselves clearly in writing will achieve more success on any path they choose. BAL has an intense focus on developing strong communication skills across disciplines. In addition to its rigorous, college-preparatory academic program, BAL is committed to promoting flexible, self-motivated learning outside of the classroom. Teachers facilitate a wide variety of extracurricular programs including student council, drama, art, dance, cooking, book club and athletics.
Careers Through Culinary Arts Program
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 03: Chefs attend the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program 25th Anniversary Celebration at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on March 3, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/Getty Images)
Scientist Portraits at the New York Botanical Gardens
The Science Division of The New York Botanical Garden encompasses several departments and programs and includes more than one hundred Ph.D.-level faculty members, post-doctoral researchers, graduate students, and highly trained technical staff. All are working toward the Garden’s scientific mission to explore, understand, and conserve the Earth’s vast botanical diversity.
The Original LGBT Expo @ Jacob Javitz
The Bronx from the Window
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture Fundraiser
World Economic Forum
The Holy Land Experience
Bitten Food Conference
It was an amazing day full of fascinating speakers discussing the topic of food from every angle. Check out the Bitten website for more information - www.bittenfood.comDorothy Cann Hamilton from the International Culinary CenterEric Demby of SmorgasbordDavid Rosenberg of AerofarmsAndras Forages of Modern MeadowMichael Whitman of Baum & WhitemanBen Leventhal, Peter Meehan, Daniel Krieger, Helen Hollyman and Andrew SteinthalGabi Lewis of Exo ProteinEmilie Baltz of Baltz WorksJohn Foss of The Chia CompanyBill Yosses Former Pastry Chef at the White House