| Thursday Sep.22nd (preliminaries) 8:45am-7:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm 7:00pm-9:30pm |
Preliminary Rounds City Meals on Wheels Charity Event with Gael Greene Celebrity Chef Challenge & Forbidden City Feast Charity Event |
| Friday Sep.23rd (finals) 8:45am-6:00pm 8:00pm-8:30pm |
Finals of the Competition Awards Ceremony |
On Tuesday, October 18th, City Harvest will hold its annual Bid Against Hunger at Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street). This walk-around restaurant tasting and auction provides guests with the opportunity to see some of the city’s top chefs in action. In 2010, the event hosted over 900 guests, over 70 of New York City’s top restaurants and raised over $1 million.
This year’s restaurants include Blue Hill, Craft, landmarc, Le Bernardin and Tribeca Grill. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on fabulous prizes in both the live and silent auctions, which in the past have included exclusive dinners with top chefs, vacation packages, sports memorabilia and concert tickets. VIP Room guests will enjoy a more intimate tasting of regional purveyors’ foods, passed hors d’oeuvres and high-end wines. BUY TIX
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Metropolitan Pavilion
7:30-10:00 p.m. (VIP Admission at 6:00 p.m.)
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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
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When the weather is this hot, the best place to be is on the water, and New York is surrounded by water. Most days, we have to pay to be on the water, but for a few days this June, starting on June 13th, continuing through June 24th, for two weeks, from that June Monday to that June Friday, the operators of the new ferry service on the East River will offer the rides, FREE.
New York Waterway will start its East River Ferry by offering free rides. Continue reading
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A coalition of groups including GVSHP fighting to save Chelsea Market from a plan to erect two large towers on either end of the complex are urging people to attend the public session of the full Community Board #4 meeting on Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 pm at the Hudson Guild Auditorium at Fulton Houses, 119 9th Avenue (17th Street). Each of the groups will be speaking briefly to the board about our strong concerns about the plan, which would require a rezoning needing approval of the City Council and the City Planning Commission, and we ask that supporters show up to indicate support for our position. The rezoning plan must eventually be heard and voted upon by the Community Board, although that review process has not yet formally begun.
The Chelsea Market complex consists of several building constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for the National Biscuit Company (NABISCO). In 2007, GVSHP was able to get the complex listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places as part of the Gansevoort Market Historic District, but the City, after initially indicating an interest in including it in the NYC Gansevoort Market Historic District, excluded it in 2003. This leaves the complex vulnerable to alteration, large additions, or even demolition. However, the current zoning does not allow any additional construction on the site, but a new owner, Jamestown Properties, has expressed a desire to rezone the site to allow a commercial tower to be erected over the 10th Avenue end of the complex and a hotel at the 9th Avenue end.
HOW TO HELP:
- Come to the Community Board #4 meeting on Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Guild Auditorium at Fulton Houses, 119 9th Avenue 9at 17th Street) during the public session to show support for saving Chelsea Market.
Join us in a food and wine reception to celebrate Hong Kong’s emergence as a regional wine hub in Asia, with brief remarks given by Donald Tong Chi-Keung, Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, U.S.A. As Commissioner, Tong directs the HKSAR Government’s efforts in promoting US- Hong Kong economic and trade relations, and constituency-building activities in the US. He also oversees the work of the three Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in Washington, DC, New York and San Francisco. BUY TIX
Since the Hong Kong government abolished import duties on wine and beer in 2008, the city has fast become Asia’s leading wine hub. Hong Kong’s advantageous geographical location, advanced transport and logistics infrastructure, and rich experience in international promotions have facilitated the development of trading, storage and distribution of quality table wine in the city and brought many new business to wine traders from around the world, including the United States of America. With Hong Kong’s commitment to free trade and open markets, and the elimination of barriers to trade and investment, the city has also established itself as a top market for fine- and rare-wine sales.
Sommelier Jeffrey Andrews from the Sommelier Society of America will host a “wine bar” where he will share his expertise about wine paring with Asian food and wine preferences among Asians.
May 26, 2011 | 5:30pm to 7:30pm
725 Park Avenue New York, NY
Members $7; students 21+ (w/ID) $9; nonmembers $11
UPDATE: We just got back from the FiDi location. 20ppl waiting in line, 40ppl waiting for their orders. Proof or it’s not true? See the receipt above. You can only get ‘The Works’ or plain. No time for picky people. Very lean burger. Deal is certified LEGIT.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 (Metropolitan Pavilion)
6:30 p.m. VIP hour
7:30 p.m. General admission
On Tuesday, June 21st, Generation Harvest, City Harvest’s young professionals group, will host its annual Summer in the City at the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street). Summer in the City is a restaurant tasting and cocktail party that provides guests with the opportunity to see some of the city’s newest culinary stars in action. This year’s event also features coffee from Nespresso, wine and liquor from Empire Merchants and a musical performance by Savoir Adore. Guests will have the chance to win unique culinary, travel, entertainment and activity prizes and experiences through a raffle and silent auction. BUY TIX
MidtownLunch to throw their 5yr Anniversary in June11 12-3PM @ City Winery, $55. Proceeds go to a good cause. BUY TIX
At this epic celebration of Asian cuisine, travel and feast your way through Asia’s diverse cultures without leaving the majestic Mandarin Oriental ballroom overlooking Central Park. VIP hour for this SOLD OUT Event is 6-7pm and General Public admission begins at 7pm. See you all there! Tweet us @i8and8 and say hi!
The Grand Feast celebrates the best of Asian cuisine as interpreted by an acclaimed line-up of master chefs from Asia as well as those from the LUCKYRICE culinary council. Some of the city’s most beloved chefs side-by-side star chefs from Asian culinary hotspots including Korea, Taiwan, Macau and Malaysia. Continue reading
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In recent years, free ping pong tables have been popping up in many NYC parks. And now Tompkins Square has one of its own. All summer long, swing by the East Village park and do your best Forrest Gump impersonation. Chances are, however, that you won’t be as cute as the couple below
When they spotted his camera, the couple — who are deaf — motioned Bobby over. The man pulled out his own camera and had Bobby take their picture. Bobby took one for himself too. Continue reading
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UPDATE: Congratulations to Damian, who won a pair of free tickets. His last MUST TRY meal was at Cafe Luc in Brooklyn, where he had oh so fluffy pancakes! Enjoy your show tomorrow, Damian! Continue reading
