Brooklyn experiments is back with a brunch experiment ! Visit the Bell House this Sunday from noo to 4pm and check out people’s most creative and delicious interpretations. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, and allow you to taste away. Competitors are out for two Jet Blue tickets anywhere.
Passover begins Monday. Pick up beautiful handmade (round and whole wheat !) matzoh at Le Marais’ retail shop :: 150 West 46th Street. It is handmade in Brooklyn and supervised by Rabbi Avron Keller. It will be available till April 4th for $30.00 per pound.
And speaking of passover, for those of you who are stumped on the sweets- we are loving smitten kitchen’s round-up of 17 flourless recipes , genius.
We’re a week behind on this, but if you haven’t checked out the No 7 Sub Shop inside the Ace Hotel it is open and the sandwich selection is downright genius, no matter what your taste. Pick yourself up a hearty lunch this weekend. 29th Street + Broadway
Say “Macaroon Day !” at a few select bakeries this weekend and get one free made my Francois Payard . If you choose to purchase too, part of the proceeds will benefit City Harvest. Check here for participating bakeries.
Check out the Tartinery in Nolita. A perfect brunch spot with a French bistro menu highlighting, yes, the tartine. 209 Mulberry St(at Spring St) New York, NY 10012 212-300-5838
Fatty Cue – (quietly opened a few days before schedule) bbq fare with a southeast asian twist by chef Zak Pelaccio 91 South Sixth Street (at Bedford Street), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, (718) 599-3090; reservations only for parties of six or more.
Sunday Brunch what to do this weekend…. ? Come to a Sunday Supper! ***we have 2 tickets available for this sunday’s brunch event – buy tickets here
Chocolate and Spirits A free tasting of chocolates, wine and spirits will be held on March 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Bottlerocket Wine and Spirit, 5 West 19th Street.
Cheescake Eileen’s Special Cheesecake, 17 Cleveland Place (Kenmare Street), will celebrate their 35th anniversary by selling cakes in the store at 1975 prices: $1.50 for a mini (usually $3.50), and $18 to $22 for a 10-inch cake (regularly $29 to $42)
Restaurant openings Pulino’s - the long awaited project between Nate Appleman and Keith McNally has opened and is accepting lunchtime reservations- we’re looking forward to tasting their sure to be fabulous pizza – and what’s a McNally spot without a perfect bathroom? 282 Bowery , New York
Above photo are candied beets from Marlow + Daughters. An unusual treat we couldn’t resist trying on one of our quick runs there recently and a perfect tie-in for beet week. These guys taste like most gummy candy, but even sweeter with that thick sugar coating on such a thin slice. Marlow + Daughters makes these guys in house, in fact we’re pretty sure we’ve never seen them anywhere else. Have you ?
Hecho En Dumbo‘s new storefront opens today ! With this relocation comes an even more comprehensive Mexican menu, on top of their already delicious tacos, sopes, burritos, and more. They will also be serving a seven day a week brunch with “classic mexican breakfast and lunch staples.” Yum. You can’t beat good Mexican at any hour. Visit them at 354 Bowery today !
Take the chill off our last few winter days (fingers crossed) at Jimmy’s 43 this Saturday, where you’re invited to a soup-off, judged by the likes of Edible Manhattan/Brooklyn editors and others. Spend $20 to show off your culinary talent/taste yummy soups, and support Harbor Hope and The Fresh Air Fund at the same time. Saturday from 1 to 5pm, 43 East 7th Street at Second Avenue.
Watch the Oscars with specialty cocktails, truffled popcorn and blinis at The Clover Club at 200 Smith Street at Baltic Avenue, Brooklyn. Good company, fancy food, and the red carpet.
This Sunday begins a series of dinners at Hearth Restaurant which will feature three course red sauce dinners for $39. Help them kick of the first :: 403 East 12th Street. 646.602.1300
Support Feed Foundation’s “Hungry in America” Sunday night with delicious food and drinks at Tom Colicchio’s Colicchio + Sons hosted by Tom himself and Natalie Portman. General admission is $250, but if you spring for $750 more you can show up an hour before other guests (6pm) where Tom will be cooking front and center. 85 10th Avenue. Check it out at the feed foundation’s site.
It’s cold outside, but the Tea and Coffee Festival will warm you up this Saturday and Sunday. There is chocolate to be enjoyed as well as tea and coffee tastings, ceremonies, how-to brewing classes, and cooking demonstrations. Held at 7W – 7 west 34th Street from 11am to 5pm. Admission is $20.
It’s Valentine’s Day this Sunday and there are a lot of unique dining options out there. If you’re looking for freedom from the fixed price menu, check out Travertine. This Mediterranean restaurant is serving free cocktails with your dinner and have included special items for two such as heart shaped ravioli. Make your reservations for 6pm to 9pm. 19 Kenmare Street.
And if you’re sick of restaurants altogether ? Email the Red Hook Lobster Pound. They are putting together $140 packages including all sorts of locally sourced goodies including a lobster pot to cook your two lobsters in, wine to drink with it, sweets for after, pickles for alongside, and chorizo and coffee for the morning after. Brought to you by the Lobster Pound, Brooklyn Flea, Dry Dock wines, Liddabit, Rick’s Picks, the Meet Hook, and Crop to Cup. We think that’s serious bang for your buck. redhooklobster@gmail.com
Two of our all time favorites have gone halfsies on a pop-up bakery. Liddabit Sweets and Kumquat Bakery are officially open now through Valentine’s day. You can visit them from 10am to 7pm at 170 Franklin Street in Brooklyn and take home some famous mini cupcakes, organic local candy bars and much more.
Lastly there is a chocolate festival going on as we speak. For the list of many events check out this Chocolate + I Calendar.
Chelsea wine vault is well known for their educational wine tastings, but they seem to be spicing things up a bit with Mezcal spirits—a dear friend of Tequila. Warm up with this Mexican spirit, and learn about it too. Friday night from 6:30 to 7:30. It costs $45, and you can sign up through their site.
If you’re not into the Superbowl, but are into good causes and critically acclaimed chefs, purchase a $350 ticket to visit David Chang’s Ma Peche, where he and Alice Waters will be hosting a cocktail party to benefit and launch the east coast branch of her foundation, Edible School Yard New York. Both Chang and Waters will be there and the hefty price tag will support a great cause. 6:30 to 8:30 Sunday February 7th at Ma Peche, 15 W 56th Street.
Monday February 8th join a slew of the most current and talked about chefs for the debut of a new dining experience : ELEMENTS. ELEMENTS is described as “a ground-breaking, interactive dining experience open to the public where top chefs, winemakers, coffee roasters, and master mixologists will display and explain the physical and chemical changes that occur in food when exposed to the natural elements of fire, water, air, and ice.” The first experience will be held at The Great Performances Kitchen, 304 Hudson Street, at 7pm. Tickets are $150 and must be purchased in advance, click here for more info.
And even though this is a weekend guide, we thought it important to mention that Clinton Street Baking Co, is underway with a delicious pancake month from Mondays through Fridays. From chocolate + blood orange to brown sugar pecans… We’ll at least be drooling about them over the weekend.
This Sunday Jean-Luc Le D?, of Le D?’s Wines on Washington Street, is hosting a luncheon at Bouley with Burgundy vineyards serving their wines. Enjoy delicious food and wine and meet the producers. Sunday January 31stat 163 Duane Street (Hudson Street), Lunch is from noon to 4 and costs $195 (212) 924-6999.
The Noble Rot, a roving wine tasting and lesson group, is holding their latest event this Sunday from 7 to 9pm at NY Vintners in Tribeca. They describe the events as wine and friends focused. You might be exploring a specific grape, varietal, or region always grounded in the history. Look forward to theatrics, friendly banter, and full pours. To sign up emailinfo@thenoblerot.com, tastings usually cost about $30.
You can’t beat the hot chocolate at City Bakery. We’d venture to say it would even be good in the summer, but at this height of winter get excited about a month long Hot Chocolate Festival. Check out this calendar to find out what hot chocolate to expect each day this month. The first ? Lemon hot chocolate… We’re lining up Sunday ! 3 W 18thStreet, All. Month. Long.
The always anticipated “ Food Experiments” at the Bell House in Gowanus is bringing the Taco Experiment to you this Sunday. Same drill as always—you can test other’s tacos, or you can enter your own for a chance at two tickets to anywhere in Mexico. YUM. To enter visit the site!
The Savoy, a longtime locavore favorite and pioneer, is serving up a warm winter lunch – cassoulet style. Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 you can taste seven different French bean stews, slow cooked, all for $65. Visit them in Soho at 70 Prince Street to warm up your soul and fill your belly. Reservation is required ! So call ahead : 212.219.8570.
Come taste some pies (or show of yours) at the 3rd annual BK Farmyards Pie contest. For just five dollars you can taste numerous pies alongside famous foodie judges and contribute to a worthy cause. This Saturday – 5:30 at K&M Bar at 225 N 8th Street in Brooklyn. A perfect dessert course to your 7 cassoulets !
Edible Manhattan wants you to join them for a cocktail party this Monday from 6 to 9pm, at Almond (12 E 22nd Street). “Good Spirits” will present 7 different meals by 7 different chefs with 7 different drink pairings. All you have to do is eat, drink, and tell them your favorite (for only $40).
Locanda Verde (337 Greenwich Street), a recent Tribeca favorite, is hosting a black truffle dinner this Monday January 25th. For just $49.95 savor 3 courses of amazing truffle goodness. Make your reservation now : 212.925.3797
* And don’t forget — restaurant week starts this coming Monday. Take some time this weekend to decide what to treat yourself to !
It’s going to be a chilly nyc weekend, so indoor markets may be the way to go…here’s an update on a few bk markets.
The Brooklyn Flea will move into a new winter indoor space on Jan. 9 in the Williamsburg Savings Bank building at 1 Hanson Place in Fort Greene. It will be open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through March 28. After that it will go back to to its two outdoor locations.
The seasonal outdoor Community Market on Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn (which sells produce and locally made foods), will open an indoor location in the Makers Market, an arts and crafts market at 232 Third Street, Gowanus, Brooklyn. It will operate every Sunday until the spring: from 11-5pm.
Not sure what to do/where to dine this weekend? Eater just put out their top 38 restaurants for 2010. It’s a great roundup including some classics, a few newbies, and we even spotted some of our local faves including frankies, diner and robertas.
And for dessert, stop in for a cupcake at Baked by Melissa. She just opened a new location in Union Square. Her bite-sized morsels are so delish, and in such a sweet size (comparable to a half dollar coin) we’re convinced they are calorie free. 7 East 14th Street, 212-255-5526
Brooklyn experiments is back with a brunch experiment ! Visit the Bell House this Sunday from noo to 4pm and check out people’s most creative and delicious interpretations. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, and allow you to taste away. Competitors are out for two Jet Blue tickets anywhere.
Passover begins Monday. Pick up beautiful handmade [...]
Say “Macaroon Day !” at a few select bakeries this weekend and get one free made my Francois Payard . If you choose to purchase too, part of the proceeds will benefit City Harvest. Check here for participating bakeries.
Don’t forget that its Brooklyn Restaurant Week . Or that Hamptons Restaurant Week starts Sunday.
Openings:
Check out the [...]
Sunday Brunchwhat to do this weekend…. ? Come to a Sunday Supper!***we have 2 tickets available for this sunday’s brunch event – buy tickets here
Chocolate and SpiritsA free tasting of chocolates, wine and spirits will be held on March 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Bottlerocket Wine and Spirit, 5 West 19th Street.
CheescakeEileen’s [...]
photo by karen mordechailavender shortbread at bakeriHecho En Dumbo‘s new storefront opens today ! With this relocation comes an even more comprehensive Mexican menu, on top of their already delicious tacos, sopes, burritos, and more. They will also be serving a seven day a week brunch with “classic mexican breakfast and lunch staples.” Yum. You [...]
This Sunday begins a series of dinners at Hearth Restaurant which will feature three course red sauce dinners for $39. Help them kick of the first :: 403 East 12th Street. 646.602.1300
Support Feed Foundation’s “Hungry in America” Sunday night with delicious food and drinks at Tom Colicchio’s Colicchio + Sons hosted by Tom himself [...]
Photo by Karen Mordechai
It’s Valentine’s Day this Sunday and there are a lot of unique dining options out there. If you’re looking for freedom from the fixed price menu, check out Travertine. This Mediterranean restaurant is serving free cocktails with your dinner and have included special items for two such as heart shaped ravioli. Make [...]
Photo by Karen Mordechai
Chelsea wine vault is well known for their educational wine tastings, but they seem to be spicing things up a bit with Mezcal spirits—a dear friend of Tequila. Warm up with this Mexican spirit, and learn about it too. Friday night from 6:30 to 7:30. It costs $45, and you can [...]
This Sunday Jean-Luc Le D?, of Le D?’s Wines on Washington Street, is hosting a luncheon at Bouley with Burgundy vineyards serving their wines. Enjoy delicious food and wine and meet the producers. Sunday January 31st at 163 Duane Street (Hudson Street), Lunch is from noon to 4 and costs $195 (212) 924-6999.
The Noble Rot, [...]
The Savoy, a longtime locavore favorite and pioneer, is serving up a warm winter lunch – cassoulet style. Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 you can taste seven different French bean stews, slow cooked, all for $65. Visit them in Soho at 70 Prince Street to warm up your soul and fill your belly. Reservation is [...]
It’s going to be a chilly nyc weekend, so indoor markets may be the way to go…here’s an update on a few bk markets.
The Brooklyn Flea will move into a new winter indoor space on Jan. 9 in the Williamsburg Savings Bank building at 1 Hanson Place in Fort Greene. It will be open Saturdays [...]
