Food & Wine Festival Celebrates ‘Hip Hop For Hunger’

Eat nYc the Bronx Food and Wine Festival, Windows of Hip Hop and Aval and Co Runway Production celebrated ‘Hip Hop for Hunger’ on Saturday, September 16 at the historic Andrew Freedman Home. Hosted by hip hop legends Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz and Culinary Ambassador of the Bronx Baron Ambrosia, the third annual charitable event sponsored by Lemle and Wolff Real Estate helped the Food Bank for NYC feed 25,000 hungry men, women and children while raising awareness of this critical issue. The delectable celebration featured live musical performances, a fashion show, high-speed auctions, food and drink and live cooking demos! Photo by Miriam Quin

(insert left) A model owned the evening runway in this vibrantly elegant outfit.

(insert middle) A fashion model gave a revealing haute couture display.

(insert right)A model sported an autumn-inspired outfit at the show.

(top background) Fashion models showcased their beautiful outfits on the steps of Andrew Freedman Home.

Bailey Provetto (c) of Tasty Ladies NY enjoyed sampling some of Lotus Flame Restaurant co-owners Jennifer Garib (l) and Savitri McCrea’s delicious cuisine.

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A model owned the evening runway in this vibrantly elegant outfit.

Photo by Miriam Quin

Todd and Sofia enjoyed watching the fashion show on the mansion’s sprawling grounds.

Photo by Miriam Quin

One fashion model shimmered in a golden floral printed dress.

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Hip-hop legends Melle Mel (l) and Grandmaster Caz (r) met Miriam Quinones at the celebration.

Photo by Miriam Quin

Fashion models showcased their beautiful outfits on the steps of Andrew Freedman Home.

Photo by Miriam Quin

A model sported an autumn-inspired outfit at the show.

Photo by Miriam Quin