Description

• Date & Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET 
• Location: Porchlight, 271 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001 (SW corner of 11th Ave & W 28th St)  

Kick off the opening day of the Summer Fancy Food Show with your fellow chocolate industry peers! Whether you are in NYC for the show, navigating the World Cup excitement, or celebrating Pride weekend, take a breather and join the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) for a casual casual evening of networking and catching up.  

We have reserved the "Porch" area at Porchlight—the bright, window-filled corner spot right on the strip. It’s just a short, convenient walk from the Javits Convention Center.  

• Food & Drink: FCIA is happy to provide delicious appetizers for the group! Drinks will be available for purchase individually, and happily, Porchlight features an all-day Sunday Happy Hour, so drink prices will be extra friendly.  
• A Quick Request: Because our reserved space is strictly from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM. We want to maximize our two hours together, secure our spot, and give our host, Keith Ayoob, a quick moment to welcome everyone and give a brief FCIA update without having to repeat it!  
• Directions from the Javits Center: Getting there is incredibly easy. Simply exit the Javits Center onto 11th Avenue, turn right, and walk down to 28th Street. Porchlight is located on the southwest corner and features a large, hard-to-miss "BAR" sign.  
• Cost: Free to attend, but registration is requested so we can give the venue an accurate headcount. Please RSVP today!