Horizon Air Freight’s New York Office Hosts International Food Day Lunch
Horizon Continues to Celebrate Strength in Diversity
Horizon Air Freight, an acclaimed global marine logistics company providing solutions by air, land, and sea for more than 50 years, recently hosted an International Food Day celebration at its New York office.
To mark the occasion, which brought together over 35 members of Horizon team, staff prepared and served food representative of their various backgrounds and cultures. The beautiful diversity of the office was on full display as the group enjoyed food representing 17 different nationalities.
“We’re thrilled to have hosted such a special event,” said Account Manager Mai Elvezio, who coordinated the event with help from her team. “We couldn’t have expected a better turnout, and look forward to the next opportunity to come together for a day of comradery in celebration of our wonderfully diverse cultures.”
The following dishes were prepared and enjoyed by the staff:
- Agustina –– Pastry (Argentina)
- Ken – Dumplings (China)
- Steven – Pork (China)
- Vita – Cookies (China)
- Stephanie – Cheese empanada (Colombia & Puerto Rico)
- Patricio – “Ceviche” (Ecuador)
- Alex Durante – Tzatziki dip & Pita (Greece)
- Kristy – Spanakopita (Greece)
- Steve – Moussaka (Greece)
- Alex Leondis –Meatballs (Greece)
- Ahilya – Egg Balls with salsa (Guyana)
- Basheer – Barah with salsa (Guyana)
- Debra – Jerked Chicken Breast, Seasoned Rice & Plantains (Guyana)
- Nahlene – Pastries, Mettai (Guyana)
- Roza – Vermicelli (Guyana)
- DeShaun – Pine tart & Cheese Roll (Guyana)
- Andrew – Soda, Fruits (Italy)
- Bridget – Pasta w/vodka sauce (Italy)
- John – Cannoli (Italy)
- Alice – Sausage & Peppers (Italy)
- Rose – Broccoli Rabe with Sausage (Italy)
- Joon – Marinated Beef (Korea)
- Christian – Pastries (Puerto Rico & Haiti)
- Helen & George S. – Blintzes (Russia)
- Jimmy – Mac & Cheese (Scotland)
- George Savich – Sausage and Pita (Serbia)
- Katrina – Doubles, Aloo Pie (Trinidad)
- Pixie – Doubles, Aloo Pie (Trinidad)
- Anderson – Doubles, Aloo Pie (Trinidad & Venezuela)
- Alex Levine – Bread (United States)
- Ashley – Barbeque wings (United States)
- Michelle – Cake (United States)
- Micquan – Fried Chicken (United States)
- Will – Ribs (United States)
- Mai – Spring rolls with dipping sauce (Vietnam)
Horizon Group keeps fleets shipshape and on schedule with global marine logistics by air, land, and sea. Critical marine spares, supplies, and equipment from any vendor worldwide: consolidated, expedited, delivered door to deck. With more than 50 years of experience, we keep more than 3,000 ships safe, able, and sailing. For more information, visit haf.com.
