Don’t believe the hype. It’s a sequel. -Public Enemy
Hyped by many as the young Rick Bayless of the East Coast, Chef Alex Stupak left as pastry chef of wd-50 to open Empellon Taqueria in the West Village. A few years later, he opened to rave reviews of what many consider to be a Mexican crown jewel in the East Village. We’re talking about none other than Empellon Cocina, taco free edition. After numerous recommendations by friends, we finally caved and paid them a visit… Continue reading
Credit proprietor Jodi Richard for hand-picking Chef Matt Lightner for Atera, the former the Compose space at 77 Worth St in TriBeCa. Even more props for convincing him to come to NYC from Portland. This guy is the real deal, having worked at the highly revered Mugaritz, and it shows. When it comes to textures, temperature, and technique, the execution is practically flawless. None of the food is coerced or phony. Even their butter is intentional. The flavors? Well, read on…
We were graciously invited to this event for FREE. Those who want in, read on… Continue reading
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s The Tobacco Warehouse
26 New Dock Street, Brooklyn, New York (Map)
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine
Please note children under 5 are free. Due to space constraints, strollers will not be allowed in the venue. Stroller parking will be available at check in.
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UPDATE: A hodge podge of Asian influences is the first thing we noticed upon glancing the Friends & Family menu. While nothing is particularly a reach, the menu is safe, but in a good way. The lobster egg foo young reminded us of a sisig, minus the acid. The Cornelia drink was a great Signature Cocktail and epitomizes the arrival of Fall weather. PICS HERE
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Here are the JBF Dinners for SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2011… HINT: Chef Hooni Kim NOV15!
If you haven’t sign up as a JBF Member yet, you may want to consider it. Here’s why…
Chef Carlo Mirarchi has been on a positive media streak these days, and with good reason. He’s received mention for best new chef and after trying his food, you will find out quickly why. How do we know? We’ve had his tasting menu. It’s pretty damn good, actually. Whether it be at Taste of the Nation or Omnivore Master Classes, he’s ubiquitious these days. We consider Carlo a MASTER of red meats, so you should definitely check this out! MORE INFO
L: Red Carpet Opening, R: Duck bite
RECAP: Red carpet treatment was given, but attendees acted more like a bunch of savages who just got out of jail, as people were going gaga over the sushi and small bites. Red and white wines were plentiful, but the savory bites were the star of the show. A cross between CO-OP meets Megu, the food did not disappoint. We are keeping our eyes glued to its progress. PICS HERE
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Here are the JBF Dinners for AUGUST-OCTOBER 2011… If you haven’t sign up as a JBF Member yet, you may want to consider it. Here’s why…
RECAP – Just got back from the Nomfest. There were almost 50 food vendors present on this brisk day. As expected, the Surf N’ Turf booths fared better than others, with lines amassing 30+ at any given time. We caved and tried a little of everything, but mostly land and sea creatures as well. Fizzy Lizzy, Kitchenette, and Ciao Bella were on hand for drinks and desserts. PICS HERE
Here’s what we ordered…
Sequoia – Cold Seafood Salad ($6)
Sequoia – 4 Jump Shrimp Cocktail ($5)
Mark Joseph’s Steakhouse – Bobby O. Mini Burger ($3)
Mark Joseph’s Steakhouse – Sizzling Canadian Bacon ($3)
SouthWestNY – Acapulco Ceviche, Tostones (fluke, shrimp) ($6)
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Total: $23
7:30-9:30 pm. BUY TIX
Each Guest Will Receive:
• Cooking Demo Featuring Havana Central’s Executive Chef Stanley Licairac
• A sampling of tapas, dessert and Spring drinks
• An Autographed copy of Daisy’s most recent cook book ” Daisy’s Holiday Cooking: Delicious Latin Recipes for Effortless Entertaining (book)”
For more information about Daisy Martinez and her Bio please click here
Did y’all get your FastPass for the Big Apple BBQ? How about tickets to chill on a boat w/ Iron Chef Morimoto? You can always check our right sidebar for up to the minute events in real-time, but to make it easier our friends over at Zagat chose a select few events they deemed noteworthy, starting with today…
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Here are the JBF Dinners for JULY-SEPTEMBER 2011… If you haven’t sign up as a JBF Member yet, you may want to consider it. Here’s why…
RECAP: Today a heap of Culinary Talent took over the Cobblestone Streets of the Meatpacking District by storm. We checked out all the action including the merchandise, Old Navy van, as well as stage performances by a young talent. The event lasted from 11:30am-3:00pm, with the ticket format much like Taste of TriBeCa, except here you get 6 tastes instead of 5 for $35. Beverages were $2 and not inclusive. We didn’t get to try everything, but two of our favorites included Spice Market’s Green Tea Granita w/ red currant mousse as well as Pastis’s Chicken Liver Foie Gras Mousse w/ pickled red onions. Many were on hand to partake in the festivities as blue skies provided for the perfect backdrop to some of NYC’s great restaurants. Coupled with a great cause, good times were had by all. PICS HERE Continue reading
Thx to UrbanDaddy for this… CHECK OUT THE AWESOME MENU HERE.
The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic will benefit the Urban Zen Hope Help & Rebuild Haiti (HHRH)whose aim is galvanizing a community in response to Haiti’s immediate need to rebuild after the devastating earthquake in January 2010.
New Yorkers are welcome to come enjoy the event for free! This year, the majority of the playing field will be designated for members of the public, so there will be plenty of room for picnicking, drinking champagne and socializing. Bleachers will also be provided for watching the match. Merchandise tents will dot the event grounds and offer a variety of picnic essentials, including Veuve Clicquot items such as blankets, hats, polo shirts, umbrellas, sunglasses and more. Continue reading
