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March 14, 2008

BP MARKOWITZ TELLS FELLOW FOODIES “THE WAIT IS OVER!” AND LAUNCHES “DINE IN BROOKLYN” RESTAURANT WEEK

In photo 2: Assemblyman Roger Green with elected leaders and community members. In photo 2: Assemblyman Roger Green with elected leaders and community members. In photo: Bottom row (left to right) Carl Hum, President, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce; Steve Hindy, Brooklyn Brewery; Samantha Terry, Time Out New York Top row (left to right): Lynda Dias, City Tech; Rita Etchie, American Express; Janeen Corey, American Express; Chuck Hunt, New York State Restaurant Association; Christina Magliocco, Empire Merchants; Peter Meyer, Commerce Bank; BP Markowitz; Allen Lewenkron, Coca-Cola; Special Assistant to the Borough President Yvonne Graham;
In photo 2: Assemblyman Roger Green with elected leaders and community members. In photo 2: Assemblyman Roger Green with elected leaders and community members.
 
Photographs by Kathryn Kirk

In photo: BP Markowitz surrounded by Fran Sippel, Downtown Atlantic Restaurant & Bakery (left) and Anthony Rinaldi, Executive Chef, The Pearl Room (right)

  

On Wednesday, March 12, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz held a press conference at Brooklyn Borough Hall to officially launch the fifth annual “Dine in Brooklyn” event to be held March 24-31.

“Foodies” can get a taste of some of the best Brooklyn has to offer with three-course prix-fixe menus for just $23 at nearly 200 participating restaurants.

“Whether you fancy French fare or a little sushi, want to bib-up for some barbeque or give your eye teeth for Italian, or you’re simply aiming for comfort food American style—in Brooklyn, you’re table is waiting!” said Borough President Markowitz.

Dine in Brooklyn is an initiative of the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office and Best of Brooklyn, Inc. Generous sponsors include American Express, Brooklyn Brewery, Commerce Bank, Coca-Cola, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the Brooklyn Restaurant Association, E & J Gallo Winery, William Grant & Sons, USA, Rémy USA, Time Out New York and New York City College of Technology (City Tech).

For more information on Dine in Brooklyn, call 718-802-3846 or visit www.visitbrooklyn.org.

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