The first annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival in the Altman Building in Chelsea. It was a combination trade show, restaurant showcase, and educational experience.
The festival is the brainchild of Sarah Gross (founder of Rescue Chocolate) and Nira Paliwoda who created the event to raise awareness of vegetarian and vegan options, and to prove how exciting the flavors can be.
There were cooking demos, diet and nutrition presentations, and dance performances.