Non-Motivational

August 21, 2011

August 23: The Non-Motivational Speaker Series Returns

The Non-Motivational Speaker Series returns on Tuesday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Graphic by Mister Lister

Food trucks will be the main course at this month's event—can NYC's growing ranks of mobile gourmands coexist peacefully with their stationary forebears? Joining Gelf in a panel discussion will be David Weber, head of the NYC Food Trucks Association and owner of the Rickshaw Dumpling Truck and Bar; Midtown Lunch street food correspondent and Urban Oyster food tour guide Brian Hoffman; and Irene LoRe, head of the 5th Avenue Business Improvement District in Park Slope and owner of Aunt Suzie's restaurant.

Event Details:

NOTE NEW VENUE FOR THIS EVENT:

Tea Lounge (Tea Lounge site)
837 Union St (between 6th and 7th aves.)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Blocks from B/Q/R/2/3 trains

Doors open at 7:00.
Event starts at 7:30.
FREE!

Questions? Suggestions for future events? Email adamr@gelfmagazine.com.

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