

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SAVOR NEWARK 2025: Discovering America's Authentic Food Capital Symposium
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 07:30 am – Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Experience Newark’s bold flavors &amp; big ideas—where food meets culture, equity, and innovation. Join the future of culinary change!About this EventSavor Newark 2025 is a vibrant celebration of the city’s culinary excellence, culture, and community. This year’s festival brings together visionary chefs, food justice advocates, and local changemakers to explore the power of food to heal, unite, and inspire. We’re honored to welcome Portugal's youngest Michelin-starred Chef , Gil Fernandes as a featured guest, sharing his globally acclaimed approach to sustainability and flavor. From thought-provoking panels to unforgettable tastings, Savor Newark 2025 is where bold ideas and bold cuisine meet.SAVOR NEWARK 2025Discover America’s Authentic Food Capital? Newark, NJ?️ Event Day Schedule7:30 AM – Check-In &amp; Breakfast ReceptionKick off the day with fresh local bites and networking.8:15 AM – Chair Welcome RemarksMichael Silva, Councilman, East Ward, City of Newark8:20 AM – Mayor Video RemarksRas J. Baraka, Mayor, City of Newark8:30 AM – Panel: The Power of LocalExploring the Intersection of Health and Sustainable Food SystemsModerator: Nancy Painter, Edible JerseyPanelists:Kate Kindler, Newark AllianceCláudia Mataloto, Food Lab CascaisEmilio Panasci, Urban Agriculture Cooperative9:20 AM – Panel: Culinary EntrepreneurshipFrom Kitchen to StartupModerator: Sakina Spruell Cole, Cole Media Inc.Panelists:Kreshnik Berisha, Sihana Hospitality GroupLuis Nobre, Sol-Mar RestaurantEmily Manz, Invest NewarkTai Cooper, NJEDA10:00 AM – Mid-Morning ReceptionPresented by Newark Alliance10:30 AM – Panel: The Future of Culinary EducationShaping the Next Generation of ChefsModerator: Mark Beal, RutgersPanelists:Jason Wallace, The Restaurant ScientistKarissa Neis-Lopez, Newark Vocational HSChef Mark Speight, Newark Vocational HSSpecial Guest: Student from Newark Vocational HS11:20 AM – Special Culinary DemoNavigating Global FlavorsWith Chef Gil Fernandes &amp; Chef Brian LopesA live, cross-cultural cooking experience celebrating culinary storytelling.12:00 PM – Governor Video RemarksPhil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey12:10 PM – Chat &amp; Bites: Serving Up ChangeHow Food is Transforming NewarkModerator: Carissa Lawson, CBS NewsGuests:Vince Baglivo, IBIDAshley Mays, Newark Alliance / Newark Happening12:45 PM – Lunch ReceptionPresented by Councilman Michael Silva1:45 PM – Special Presentation: Yelp 101Building Consumer Trust Through Online PresencePresented by Sara Bunge, Yelp New Jersey2:30 PM – Panel: Michelin Stars &amp; Local ChefsHonoring Tradition with InnovationModerator: Carlos Ferreira, PlusableGuests:Chef Gil Fernandes, Fortaleza do GuinchoVonda McPherson, Vonda's KitchenAngel Leston, Casa d’Paco / The Newark StandardChef Brian Lopes, Mercado3:30 PM – Mid-Afternoon ReceptionPresented by Invest Newark4:00 PM – Panel: Building Culinary CommunitiesFood Justice and AccessModerator: Dr. Saul Bautista, Ethos to Farm HealthPanelists:Mark Dinglasan, NJ Food Security AdvocateNicole Hewitt-Cabral, City of NewarkBarbara Mintz, RWJBarnabas HealthEmilio Panasci, Urban Agriculture Cooperative4:45 PM – Panel: Navigating the Global Supply ChainChallenges &amp; OpportunitiesModerator: Hank Zona, Wine &amp; Food WriterPanelists:Adam Seabra, Seabra GroupLuís Janota, Ocean Seafood DepotRodrigo Duarte, Caseiro e Bom5:30 PM – Bites &amp; Beats: Networking ReceptionCelebrate the close of Savor Newark 2025 with delicious bites, vibrant music by Forsa La Familia, and meaningful community connections.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fa5ca2c0-3113-11f0-8038-a5ecc3e02e71-rimg-w592-h740-dcdf5f27-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/savor-newark-2025-discovering-americas-authentic-food-capital-symposium/100001366129974529
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, health-wellness, business, festivals, art, literary-art, food-truck-festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newark
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ironbound Film & TV Studios
- **lat**: 40.72017479999999
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- **full address**: Ironbound Film &amp; TV Studios, 164 Delancy Street, Newark, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SAVOR NEWARK 2025: Discovering America's Authentic Food Capital Symposium being held?
  - **A:** SAVOR NEWARK 2025: Discovering America's Authentic Food Capital Symposium takes place on Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 07:30 am to Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 05:30 pm at Ironbound Film &amp; TV Studios, 164 Delancy Street, Newark, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SAVOR NEWARK 2025: Discovering America's Authentic Food Capital Symposium?
  - **A:** SAVOR NEWARK 2025: Discovering America's Authentic Food Capital Symposium is organized by PLUSABLE.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SAVOR NEWARK 2025: Discovering America's Authentic Food Capital Symposium is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newark, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SAVOR NEWARK 2025: Discovering America's Authentic Food Capital Symposium sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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