1. MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
December 21, 2012
Media Contact:
Janet A. Dickerson, Pixel Prose Media
Janet@pixelprosemedia.com
Tickets on Sale now for the
2013 THREE KINGS DAY COQUITO CRAWL
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 from 2:00p-6:00p
A fun trolley tasting event featuring the Coquito Masters and
Some of Harlem’s best cultural and culinary establishments
WHAT: It’s about that time! Join the International Coquito Federation for its 11th Annual
Three Kings Day Coquito Crawl and ring in the New Year with delicious Coquito an
assortment of flavorful foods. Attendees will be shuttled by trolley to a variety of
establishments offering exclusive menu tastings and fresh creamy Coquito made
by New York’s top Coquito Masters!
Co-sponsored by The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
(CCCADI) and Off The Beaten Plate, The Three Kings Day Coquito Crawl will be a
gratifying post-Holiday treat for family and friends alike. This year’s featured
establishments include Camaradas, Amor Cubano, Gran Piatto D’Oro, La Casa
Azul Bookstore, and East Harlem Café. Specific location and trolley details are
listed below. Members of the media are welcome to attend and must RSVP directly
at info@obpnyc.com.
WHEN: Saturday, January 5th, 2013, 2:00p-6:00p

2. PRICE: $25.00 per ticket. This covers admission on-board the trolley and to all tasting
sites. Ticketholders will be permitted to board the trolley at any of the below
locations and will be required to show their tickets upon entry to each venue.
LOCATIONS & The following venues are listed according to their order on the trolley route:
LOGISTICS: *Gran Piatto D’Oro, 1429 5th Avenue, New York, NY (route begins here)
*East Harlem Café, 1651 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
*La Casa Azul Bookstore, 143 E. 103rd Street, New York, NY
*Amor Cubano, 2018 3rd Avenue, New York, NY
*Camaradas, 2241 1st Ave, New York, NY
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About The International Coquito Federation
Founded in 2002 by East Harlem-native Debbie Quinones, the International Coquito Federation
seeks to celebrate and preserve Puerto Rico’s culinary and cultural legacy through a host of events in
El Barrio and other communities throughout New York. Such events include the vastly popular
Coquito Masters Contest series, during which contestants compete for the title of top Coquito Master.
Qualifiers are held in the five boroughs of NYC and Connecticut, drawing thousands of people
annually. Since its inception 11 years ago, the International Coquito Federation has gone on to inspire
similar festivities around the globe. To receive updates on upcoming and future events, contact
coquitomasters@gmail.com.
About The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI)
The Caribbean Cultural Center is a not for profit cultural organization based in New York City
dedicated to promoting and promulgating the cultures of people of African Descent brought before
and after the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Through concerts, gallery tours, workshops, performances,
conferences, professional development sessions, spiritual gatherings, and teaching artists residencies,
we support teachers, and students across New York to learn and grow through the arts.
About Off The Beaten Plate
Savory dinner stunners. Fun and flavorful cocktails. Heavenly homemade delights. Off The Beaten
Plate (www.obpnyc.com) is an epicurean media and entertainment company focusing on the best food
and dining experiences that diverse communities have to offer. By highlighting neighborhood culinary
artists and restaurateurs, Off The Beaten Plate strives to support entrepreneurship, small business
development, and sustained economic growth. The blog is set to officially launch on Jan. 1, 2013.