One Brooklyn
July 6, 2016
BROOKLYN, NY, July 6, 2016: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams announced the winner of his contest to create a new logo for Dine In Brooklyn, the borough’s premiere restaurant week celebrating and promoting the local foodie culture, in anticipation of the 2016 kickoff later this summer. The winning entry was designed by Jeffrey Rosenkrantz, a Pratt Institute-trained freelance graphic designer who lives in Park Slope, and will be used to advertise Dine In Brooklyn, held in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce with exclusive sponsorship from Visa and contributing support from Brokelyn.com, BrooklynReporter.com, and Yelp; Rosenkrantz received a $1,000 prize for his design. Borough President Adams spoke about the importance of Brooklyn’s restaurants to its economy and culture, encouraging all New Yorkers and tourists to take part in this exciting culinary event.
“Even the food tastes better in Brooklyn, where we celebrate not only institutions that have been serving customers for decades but also fine dining establishments with Michelin stars and the diverse menus created by generations of immigrants to our community,” said Borough President Adams. “Dine In Brooklyn celebrates the restaurants that define the enviable Brooklyn brand and have visitors from around the world — many of them from just across the East River. Whether you enjoy brunch in Brighton Beach, lunch along Lorimer Street, or dinner in DUMBO, there’s plenty to satisfy any foodie craving.”
“Whenever you challenge Brooklyn’s artists, they always rise to the occasion, and this contest was no different,” said Carlo A. Scissura, president and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. “Our borough has a one-of-a-kind food scene, so anything representing it has to match its uniqueness, and this logo definitely delivers with a perfect mix of old Brooklyn style and new flare. Congratulations to Jeffrey Rosenkrantz on winning, and I look forward to seeing this logo decorating Dine In Brooklyn restaurants for years to come.”
“Dine In Brooklyn is a great way to involve the community in both supporting and celebrating some of Brooklyn’s most prominent businesses — local restaurants,” said Ramon Martin, global head of merchant solutions for Visa Inc. “Visa is honored and delighted to support Brooklyn-based businesses through this annual event and the numerous other ways we can help businesses of any size grow.”
“As publishers of The Home Reporter, Brooklyn Spectator, BrooklynReporter.com, Brokelyn.com, and Best of Brooklyn, we are delighted to promote the restaurant industry with such an amazing program to drive business and awareness to the greatest selection of restaurants you can find anywhere,” said Joshua and Victoria Schneps, co-publishers of Brokelyn.com and BrooklynReporter.com.
“We’re so happy to be able to promote another fantastic year of Dine In Brooklyn,” said Peter DeNat, Brooklyn community director for Yelp. “There are so many incredible restaurants all over the borough, and we’re proud to be a part of something that is all about what Yelp does best, connecting people to great local businesses.”
“I love visiting restaurants in Brooklyn,” said Rosenkrantz. “I wanted a logo to feature an image that unites our community, the Brooklyn Bridge, and that reflects the many cultures that are here. The blue and gold colors also reflect the seal of the City of Brooklyn, another symbol that unites us.”
From Thursday, August 11th to Monday, August 22nd, Dine In Brooklyn will offer diners prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Restaurants participating in Dine In Brooklyn will receive window decals as well as special Visa check presenters. Borough President Adams encouraged diners and restaurateurs to visit brooklyn-usa.org for additional information about the event.
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The new Dine In Brooklyn logo, designed by Park Slope-based freelance graphic designer Jeffrey Rosenkrantz, was unveiled by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams in the lead up to the 2016 edition of the borough’s premiere restaurant week.
Photo Credit: Brooklyn BP’s Office
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