The Big Apple

Above, a plaque remaining from the Big Apple Night Club at west 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem.

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan.

Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Oct. 17, 1931, Turf Play, p. 7.

Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce The Big Apple, a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.

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Entry from August 13, 2006

Feast With Famous Faces

The annual Feast With Famous Faces started in 1992. Top chefs prepare signature dishes for charity. (The 2006 event has not been announced on the website as of this posting.)

http://www.lhh.org/feast/index.htm
FEAST WITH FAMOUS FACES
CHEFS AND COMMUNICATORS COOK

to benefit the

League for the Hard of Hearing

Monday, September 26, 2005

JP Morgan Chase Dining Rooms
270 Park Avenue, Manhattan

For more information, please contact Susan King, Special Events Director at
917-305-7804 or email:

Please check back for further updates on participating chefs and sponsors.

Originated in 1992, Feast with Famous Faces is a top-tier culinary event
featuring leading New York chefs who prepare and serve their signature dishes
assisted by celebrity sous-chefs and sommeliers.
All funds raised by this even directly support the
Children’s Programs and Services of the League for the Hard of Hearing.

Posted by Barry Popik
New York City • Food Festivals • (0) Comments • Sunday, August 13, 2006 • Permalink