Volume 6, Issue 4 Winter 2014

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SANTI SCHOOL

Walk through the Chelsea Market Concourse this winter

and you'll feel as if you've traveled to the remote corners

of Nepal as you view our current photo exhibit, featuring the

students and teachers of The Santi School Project, a charity

promoting quality education in rural Nepal for girls and

ethnic minorities. The exhibit features breathtaking views of

the Himalayan foothills and intimate portraits of Santi School

students, including Ganga, a Dalit ("untouchable") girl whose

illiterate mother is determined to see her four daughters receive

the education she was never offered. Learn more about the

project and the exhibit at santischool.org.

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ALABAMA FOOD

Recently, Chelsea Market was thrilled to host The Art of

Alabama Food, a traveling exhibit documenting the beloved

and varied cuisine of Alabama. “It’s an exciting time for

Alabama food,” says Alabama Tourism Department Director

Lee Sentell. “We are excited to share a taste of that with a large

swath of the South and New York City.”

Guests at the Chelsea Market kickoff event January 30 were

treated to the ultimate tailgate experience, featuring notable

southern chefs such as Bob Baumhower, James Boyce, Lucy

Buffett, Chris Hastings, and more. The exhibit featured thirty-

six photographs designed to inform and entice guests with

imagery from a culinary capital of the South. The photos were

selected from the Alabama Tourism brochure “100 Dishes to Eat

in Alabama Before You Die," which is available for free download

at ilovealabama.com. For an insiders guide to the Alabama food

experience, download the "100 Dishes" smartphone app for

iPhone or Android.

The Art of Alabama Food made its national debut in New York

City this past January and will travel to New Orleans in April

and Nashville in May before wrapping up at Lenox Square Mall

in Atlanta on May 26, 2014. Learn more at:

artofalabamafood.com.

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CORKBUZZ

We're thrilled to announce that this summer Master

Sommelier and restaurateur Laura Maniec (Corkbuzz

Wine Studio) will open Corkbuzz Wine Bar at Chelsea Market.

The community-centered space will feature the work of

designer Stephanie Goto, who takes inspiration from European

plazas and markets like the Spanish Steps, La Boqueria, and

other places that invite gather to socialize, graze and linger. At

Corkbuzz Wine Bar, guests will be encouraged to enjoy wine

and small plates by Chef Phil Conlon in the bustling bar or relax

on the stepped seating, ideal for dining, mingling, and enjoying

wine classes.

"I look forward to drawing on and contributing to Chelsea

Market's vibrant energy by offering a singular wine experience

and bringing on the bubbly," says owner Laura Maniec. "Chelsea

Market and its distinguished and diverse roster of restaurants

and artisans exemplifies the creative and collaborative

philosophy that is the foundation of my wine bar, and I am

thrilled to be part of this celebrated New York City institution."

Follow progress and connect with Corkbuzz online at:

facebook.com/Corkbuzz.

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KING OF CHILI

The NY Chilifest overtook Chelsea Market once again this

past January with dozens of chefs competing for the Golden

Chili Mug. About 1,200 attended and organizers raised approxi-

mately $17,000 for Food Systems Network NYC, a group seek-

ing to build a just and vibrant regional food and farm economy

that promotes human and environmental health and prevents

hunger.

As in past years, Dickson's Farmstand Meats supplied all the

chefs with dry-aged, locally-raised beef from Wrighteous Or-

ganics, though many of the chefs chose to expand upon the beef

base by adding pork, lamb, veal sausage, bacon, and other cuts

of meat to the mix. After much discussion over the appropriate-

ness of tomato bases vs. beer broth, the use (or lack thereof) of

toppings, spicing preferences, and other age-old chili questions,

esteemed judges ultimately deemed Los Tacos No. 1's chili the

best in show and awarded them the coveted Golden Chili Mug

for their Watchale Chili. For the first year ever, organizers also

presented a "People's Choice" award, and Mexicue took home

that prize for its unique smoked chorizo chili.

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The biggest wine trend we’re seeing for 2014 at Chelsea Wine Vault is more

demand for wines from small producers. It’s exciting for us to find up-

and-coming stars! Our most recent discovery is winemaker Jennifer Lea

Tensley, who is doing some excellent work in California. We’re the exclusive

East Coast retailer of her Lea Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills 2012 ($39.99), a

powerful and refined 92-point Pinot that tastes like it should cost $75. It’s

been a huge hit with our staff and customers.

We’re also seeing an increased interest in all types of spirits, but especially

tequila and mezcal. Hand-crafted lines are starting to come into the US

market, so it’s perfect timing. One of our favorites is Qui Platinum Extra-

Añejo Tequila ($56.99). It’s rich and flavorful, but still super-smooth, so you

can sip it neat. Plus, it comes in a gorgeous decanter that you’ll want to keep

on display. Visit us online at chelseawinevault.com to stay up to date on our

events, featured products, and more!

2014 PICKS

2014 Wine TrendsThe expert sommeliers of Chelsea Wine Vault give us the scoop on what's new in the wide world of wine for 2014.

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Amy's Breadamysbread.com

Anthropologieanthropologie.com

A Shine & Co.ashineandco.com

Bar Suzettebarsuzette.com

Bowery Kitchen Supplybowerykitchens.com

Buddakanbuddakannyc.com

Buon Italiabuonitalia.com

Chelsea Market Basketschelseamarketbaskets.com

The Cleaver Companycleaverco.com

Cull & Pistolcullandpistol.com

Decatur & Sonsdecaturandsons.com

Dickson's Farmstanddicksonsfarmstand.com

The Doughnutterydoughnuttery.com

Eleni's Cookieselenis.com

Fat Witch Bakeryfatwitch.com

The Filling Stationtfsnyc.com

Chelsea Wine Vaultchelseawinevault.com

Chelsea Thai Wholesalechelseathai.com

Friedman'sfriedmanslunch.com

The Green Rollbeyondsushinyc.com

The Green Tablecleaverco.com

Hale & Hearty Soupshaleandhearty.com

Imports from Marrakesh

importsfrommarrakesh.com

Kingdom of Herbskingdomofherbs.com

Liddabit Sweetsliddabitsweets.com

L'Arte del Gelatolartedelgelato.com

The Lobster Placelobsterplace.com

Los Tacos No. 1lostacos1.com

Lucy's Wheylucyswhey.com

Manhattan Fruit Exchangemanhattanfruitex.com

Morimotomorimotonyc.com

Ninth Street Espressoninthstreetespresso.com

Num Pangnumpangnyc.com

Nutboxthenutbox.com

One Lucky Duckoneluckyduck.com

Posman Booksposmanbooks.com

Giovanni Rana Pastificio rananyc.com

Ronnybrook Farm Dairyronnybrook.com

Ruthy's Baked Goodsruthys.com

Sarabeth's BakerySarabeth.com

SOHHA Savory Yogurtsohhayogurt.com

Spices & Teasespicesandtease.com

The Tipplerthetippler.com

Tuck Shoptuckshopnyc.com

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