The Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance & Experience: Harlem Celebrates Pre-Summer Kickoff

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. - April 16, 2013 - PRLog -- The anticipated pre-summer kickoff event, The Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance (FDBA) present, the ultimate evening of food, cocktails, music, culture and surprises; the celebration is scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd, 6-10pm, will host over 1000 attendees, as they sample over 13 unique restaurants.

Sponsors for the 2013 event include: Presenting sponsor Spring Bank, Columbia University, Go No Fee!, RGS Holdings, Riazul Tequila, Harlem Brewing, Coors, Corona, Manhattan Beer and Coors Light. Nicholas Diamond, Co-owner, Riazul Tequila explains, “I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting event and truly appreciate what Experience: Harlem is doing to bring awareness and business to the neighborhood.  It is well on its way to becoming the spot for dining and entertainment, not just within Harlem but in all of NYC.”

Susannah Koteen, Owner, Lido & President of FDBA, says, “As President of the Frederick Douglass Boulevard Association, which is a relatively new organization, founded just over a year ago, it is exciting to see so many people (business owners and residents) that are invested in making Frederick Douglass Blvd a thriving community. The Food and Drink Boulevard event is an example of that. It is a great way for people to meet their neighbors, while supporting the many wonderful establishments along FDB.”

Angie Hancock says, “When I first moved to Harlem ten years ago there was only one restaurant along the Frederick Douglass Boulevard corridor.  Now, Frederick Douglass Boulevard, is one of the most exciting places to live and dine
in Harlem.  We're excited about the variety of restaurants truly representing the international city that is New York.” Experience: Harlem was launched in the spring of 2006 as a comprehensive information and entertainment portal for all things Harlem. Its purpose is to connect adventurous and eclectic Harlem residents and visitors with all of the special venues and best kept-secrets that Harlem has to offer.

About Frederick Douglas Boulevard Alliance: The mission of the FDBA is to create a clean and safe boulevard; promote Frederick Douglass Boulevard as a destination and gateway into Harlem and Restaurant Row; and, establish Frederick Douglass Boulevard as a model corridor in Northern Manhattan through community, public and private partnerships.

To schedule an interview with Angie Hancock, contact Karen Taylor Bass, kt@taylormademediapr.com and 917-509-3061. Also, for exciting updates and to purchase tickets visit Experience: Harlem, www.experienceharlem.com.