HARLEM EATUP! FESTIVAL TEAM
Festival Producers
Community, diversity, mentorship, and culinary distinction are core to our beliefs and offerings. We are committed to creating outstanding experiences that celebrate food, music, culture and art in all our endeavors from high-end restaurants to fast-casual cafes to festivals and special experiential events. Founded and led by award-winning chef, international restaurateur, and cookbook author Marcus Samuelsson, we maintain his culinary and cultural pillars in all that we do.
Herb Karlitz launched Karlitz & Company in 1990 as a full service “lifestyle and entertainment” marketing firm, which is now the industry leader in leveraging culinary partnerships and designing memorable experiences that enhance luxury and lifestyle brands. A recognized innovator in creating celebrity chef-driven events, programs for corporate partners, sponsors, and festivals.