This year’s 19th Annual Taste of Tribeca kicks off with a cocktail party on Wednesday, May 1st from 6-9pm at Macao Trading Company at 311 Church Street, New York, NY 10013; 212.431.8750.  This exclusive event starts the celebration of local downtown flavor.

The spirited evening will include special cocktails created by Steve Olson, aka wine geek, along with exotic hors d’oeuvres provided by Macao, including Mushroom & Truffle Croquettes, Macanese Chili Prawns, Veal & Lamb Meatballs with Francesinhas Sauce,and Mini Chicken Dumplings in chili oil.

Cocktail Party tickets are $75 per person and include a General Taste Ticket to Taste of Tribeca on May 18th. All proceeds will ensure the continuation of arts and enrichment programs at Tribeca public schools, PS 150 and PS 234.

For tickets to the cocktail party and other Taste of Tribeca events, click here.