Let's do a little word association. Italy: Pasta. Greece: Lamb. Austria: Von Trapp Children. Clearly, I'm missing something here. There has to be more to Austria than Rodgers & Hammerstein. October 25th – November 22nd is Austrian Wine Month in Manhattan and Brooklyn, brought to you by the Austrian Tourist […]
Foodie Fun
Scarpetta Launches New Tasting Menu Tonight
One of the best restaurants in NYC launched a new five-course tasting menu tonight. I don't know why I said "launched," past tense, simply because it's 10:30 pm; this place is so busy that you're LUCKY if you get a res at 10:30. On a Wednesday. Either way, there are […]
Food Trucks Compete Next Thurs in This Is Why You’re Fat Challenge
It's clearly the year of the food truck. I wouldn't be surprised if some of these guys do better business than Hallmark on Valentine's Day. Next Thursday (10/29), This is Why You're Fat, the cult-favorite blog of the most colon-twisting concoctions you've ever seen, is holding a contest to see […]
Jelly Belly: BeanBoozled For Halloween
Remember the days when you used to use real pieces of candy to play Candyland? Or real cheese in Mouse Trap? Was that just me? Probably. But now, you can get BeanBoozled! A quirky little game from Jelly Belly, you spin the wheel and land on a color of bean, […]
Twitter Launches Wine Brand, “Fledgling”
Before I say something mean, I will point out that it's for a good cause. Twitter is teaming up with Crushpad winery to launch it's own brand of wine, and a portion of proceeds from sales will benefit "Room to Read," a non-profit literacy organization. The wines, a pinot noir […]
Japanese Calamete Fork: For Your Noodle Needs
Every so often, a new little gadget comes out that makes me wonder – why the HELL didn't I think of THAT?! This would be one of those times. Figures…on a Monday. Anyway, behold if you will, the Calamete Fork. This ingenius little fork has an extra smaller tine on […]
Foley’s Brings it Back to 1959 with “Toots Shor Day”
What's better than a sports bar with tons of food and drink? A sports bar with tons of food and drink at retro prices. On October 21st, Foley's, probably the best baseball bar in midtown Manhattan, is celebrating 1959 with "Toots Shor Day," an homage to the legendary restaurant from […]
NYC Dumpling Festival Oct. 24th!
Pickles, Apples, and Dumplings, oh my! The LES has so many arbitrary food festivals I can't even keep track. Brought to you by Chef One, the first-ever NYC Dumpling Festival, will take place on Saturday, October 24th from 12 pm – 5pm at the Sara D. Roosevelt Park on East […]
NYC Apple Day is This Sunday!
The Lower East Side has been home to many local food shops and mom and pop stores – and I'm starting to like their whole LES is more attitude. First there was Pickle Day, and next week there's Apple Day! So powerful, yet, so simple.. Brought to you by the […]
Delivery Week Starts Oct 19th in NYC
Hermits rejoice! It's restaurant week for the lonely. More commonly known as Delivery Week (October 19th- 31st), you can get a three course lunch for $12.09 (plus tax) or a three course dinner for $20.09 (plus tax) delivered when you order via SeamlessWeb (my pick) or the Delivery Week website. […]
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