10-23-2013 - Consolo of Douglas Elliman to moderate panel at Second Annual Harlem Hospitality and Culinary Conference

Leading retail real estate consultant and culinary cognoscente Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of Douglas Elliman's retail group, will moderate a panel at the Second Annual Harlem Hospitality and Culinary Conference on Wednesday, October 23rd at the Studio Museum of Harlem, 144 West 125th St. between Lenox and Seventh Aves. Entitled "Branding: Creative Strategy Behind a Successful Culinary/Hospitality Brand," the panel will include top restaurant marketers and branding professionals. In addition to Consolo, industry legends Serena Bass, executive chef of Lido and world-renowned society caterer, and Richie Notar, managing partner of Nobu Restaurant Group and owner of Harlow and the new Lenox Lounge, debuting this fall, have already signed on to participate in other panels at the event. "I find it breathtaking to see the restaurateurs and groups opening fabulous new destinations in Harlem," said Consolo. "My team and I have been bringing game-changing retailers to nearly every neighborhood in Greater Harlem for six years and we have long predicted that the next wave would be restaurants and hotels." The time of Consolo's panel has yet to be scheduled but the conference is slated to run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Other seminars being presented at this year's event include: * Homegrown Restaurants/Eateries: Thriving as David in the Land of Goliath * Event Catering: Untapped Potential for Restaurant/Culinary Business Growth * Artisanal Foods: Neighborhood/Regional Branded Products * Cocktails and Nightlife: What Makes a Great Bar? * Hospitality: Developments in Harlem's Hospitality Industry More information is currently available by emailing [email protected]. Consolo said, "If you love the energy of Harlem, then this is a not-to-miss event that truly highlights and celebrates its rebirth!"