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Random musings on Life in the Big Apple

NYC’s Biggest Julia Child 100th Birthday Celebration, Sept 12

Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) and the New York chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF) will co-host a 100th Birthday Celebration in honor of Julia Child at the French Consulate of New York (934 Fifth Avenue) on Wednesday, September 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The reception will feature a menu by Diane Gordon Catering inspired by Child’s best selling cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” with wines donated by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and Southern Wine & Spirits of New York. General admission is $65 per person. Click here for reservations . LDNY is an organization of professional women in food, fine [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:33-04:00August 17th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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New York City Wine & Food Festival 2012

Tickets for the fifth 2012  NYC Wine & Food Festival October 11 - 14, 2012, are now on sale. The event is sponsored by Food Network and presented by Food & Wine. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. To date, the Festival has raised over $5 million to help fight hunger. The kickoff party — a twist on the signature dessert party — is on October 12 at 82 Mercer in SoHo. Other festival highlights include Bobby Flay's Tacos & Tequila, Giada De Laurentiis's Meatball Madness; Rachael Ray's Blue Moon Burger Bash; "On The Chopping [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:35-04:00June 25th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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An Evening of Science and Senses with Pierre-Jean Sauvion

Usually when I drink wine I contemplate the sensory experience over the science of winemaking.  I focus on the aromas and flavors of the wine and how it pairs with the food I am eating. I reflect on where I am, the company I am keeping and the mood I am in when I drinking my glass or two- my intimate wine occasion. But last month, a small group of writers gathered at Laura Maniec’s delightful Corkbuzz wine bar in Greenwich Village to blend the sensory with science in a hands-on tutorial called “Blending With Pleasure” led by winemaker, Pierre-Jean Sauvion, a fourth generation family member of the Loire Valley’s [...]

By |2017-10-28T08:03:57-04:00May 7th, 2012|Rambling|0 Comments
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Antonelli San Marco Wine Dinner at Felidia

I recently attended a special wine dinner at Felidia's (New York) featuring the wines of Antonelli San Marco with 4-course menu created by executive chef Fortunato Nicotra to compliment the wines ($165 per person). During the evening, winemaker Filippo Antonelli discussed the history of his family's estate and described each of his wines that come from Umbria, "the green heart of Italy."  Antipasti Rabbit galantine with spring salad Trebbiano Spoletino 2010 Primi Risotto “amatriciana” Montefalco Rosso 2008 and Pappardelle with duck Montefalco Rosso 2008 Secondi Lamb roasted shoulder and chop with potato and fava beans Sagrantino Chiusa di Pannone 2004 Sagrantino Passito 2006 Dolci Tortino with fresh berries and cold [...]

By |2017-09-01T16:53:30-04:00May 2nd, 2012|Rambling|0 Comments
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Taste of the Upper West Side

This year’s line-up for the Taste of the Upper West Side features favorite chefs and culinary celebrities, benefitting the Columbus Avenue BID’s streetscape beautification projects, as well as supporting the Greenhouse Classroom and Citymeals-on-Wheels. The kick off on Wednesday, May 16th, is  Vegetables at Dovetail (6:30 Cocktails; 7pm Dinner $195 per person): An inspired five-course vegetarian tasting dinner by an all-star group of chefs, led by John Fraser, Dovetail; Missy Robbins, A Voce: Ed Brown, Ed’s Chowder House; Harold Dieterle, Perilla and Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar. All net proceeds from this event will benefit the Greenhouse Classroom that will educate students at the I.S. 44 School about science, while growing [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:11:02-04:00March 30th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Num Pang Guest Chefs Give Back

Num Pang Sandwich Shop (located at 21 East 12th Street and 140 East 41st Street) is featuring a Num Pang Guest Chefs Give Back Program teaming founders Ratha Chaupoly and Ben Daitz with chef colleagues, friends and mentors to create a signature, limited edition num pang to raise money for charitable causes. The proceeds — $6.00 per sandwich— will be donated to charity. The  "Batali Pang" — Mario Batali's creation of Brooklyn Banger's cotecchino sausage with balsamic pickled onions and Cacio de Roma cheese, with the traditional Num Pang ingredients of homemade chili mayo, pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro and served on a toasted semolina flour baguette — will be available through Thursday, March 15, [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:11:02-04:00February 25th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Edible’s Good Spirits

Edible Manhattan will be hosting Good Spirits — a seasonal cocktail pairing event — on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at 82 Mercer Street. The event is $45.00 ($35.00 for first 100 ticket buyers) and includes all food and drinks. Vendors will include Comb Vodka, Compass Box Whiskey, The Beagle, Uncle Jerry's Pretzels and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor

By |2019-05-06T16:07:10-04:00February 10th, 2012|Rambling|0 Comments
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New York’s Kosher Food and Wine Experience

The Kosher Food and Wine Experience takes place Monday, February 13th, 2012 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at Pier 60/Chelsea Piers. Wines from around the world and dishes from 20 restaurants and caterers will be featured. Among the 200+ wines that will be available to sample are Pacifica Brands from Oregon, a Herzog single vineyard wine from Napa's Mt. Veeder and an "Old Wine" Cabernet from the Cave in Israel. The event is open to the public and costs $100.00 per person. For more information or to reserve your spot, click here. The Twitter hash tag: #KFWE2012 -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:11:03-04:00January 31st, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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New York Restaurant Week January – February 2012

New York City Restaurant Week is taking place now until Friday, February 10, 2012. A variety of restaurants will be featured offering three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner at $24.07 and $35.00 respectively. For additional information and a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:11:03-04:00January 30th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Walla Walla Wine

Walla Walla Wine, a wine tasting event, takes place at Metropolitan Pavilion (located at 125 West 18th Street)  Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm, featuring wines from Walla Walla wineries including Abeja, BalBoa Winery, Dunham Cellars, Trust Cellars and more. Ticket cost for the event is $45.00 + tax. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:11:03-04:00January 24th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Everything Chocolate

Everything Chocolate — a tasting tour of the finest chocolate drinks, desserts and pastries — takes place Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. The tour meets in front of  the City Bakery located at 3 West 18th Street #1 and will include hot chocolate, chocolate bonbons, chocolate cannoli, chocolate rugelach and more. To see a full list of dates or to purchase tickets ($55.00 + fee), click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:11:03-04:00January 4th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Latke Festival

Ever wonder if your favorite NYC chef grates their latke potatoes by hand or machine? Well, wonder no longer. On December 19th at 6:30 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music there will a night of interpretative renditions of this timeless Hanukkah favorite. Attend for $30 and help crown this year's reigning Latke Master along the esteemed panel of judges. After all, you don't have to be Jewish to love latkes! The participating chefs and restaurants include: Ron Ben-Israel, Ron Ben-Israel Cakes Noah Bernamoff, Mile End Saul Bolton, The Vanderbilt Beth Brown, Mae Mae Cafe Thad Davis, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Robb Garceau, Great Performances Jack Kiggins, The Plaza Julian Medina, Toloache [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:39-04:00December 14th, 2011|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Prasad Chirnomula at the James Beard House

Lucky, lucky me.  I got to attend the incredible dinner earlier this month at the James Beard House in New York City (167 W 12th Street) where Prasad Chirnomula — of Thali, Thali Too and Oaxaca fame — prepared a show-stopping meal combining the cuisines of India and Mexico — “Mole to Masala” As they poured Roederer Estate Brut Rosé NV, waiters passed Crispy Pork Belly Tacos (my personal favorite served on a bed of raw corn kernels), Crab and Ginger Samosas, Miniature Chorizo–Buffalo Burgers and Seven-Spice Mushrooms while all the guests mingled. (The Chorizo–Buffalo Burgers were attractively served on a bed of uncooked red lentils. Note to self: remember [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:39-04:00November 30th, 2011|Rambling, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|1 Comment
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El Celler De Can Roca at Mercat NYC

When the invite came for a 12-course celebration of the wines and foods of Catalunya as seen through the eyes of Sommelier Josep Roca and his chef brother Joan Roca, as interpreted by Mercat. I couldn't resist. El Celler De Can Roca — a Catalan restaurant in Girona, Catalonia, Spain operated by the three Roca brothers — was recently voted number-two in the S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants rankings produced by the British Restaurant magazine; it has three Michelin stars. I had eaten at Moo, their sister restaurant, located in Barcelona's Hotel Omm, but hadn't made it to El Celler De Can Roca. Remembering that meal's flavors and attention to [...]

By |2017-09-01T16:24:03-04:00November 23rd, 2011|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Women of Italian Wine United for Cancer Research

Leading women of Italian wine gathered recently at Vinitaly’s second annual grand tasting and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in New York. The elite group of damas honored by Vinitaly included: Marilisa Allegrini, Allegrini (Veneto); Cristina Mariani-May, Castello Banfi and Banfi Vintners (Tuscany); Francesca Planeta, Planeta (Sicily); Elisabetta Geppetti, Fattoria Le Pupille (Tuscany), Camilla Lunelli, Ferrari (Trentino) and Daniela Mastroberardino, Terredora (Campania). Chef Odette Fada, who will oversee the kitchen at the new restaurant Rana, opening in Chelsea Market, prepared delectable dishes from the renowned Veronese pasta producer, Giovanni Rana. "Our goal is simple: to unite the influential women in this industry for a great cause... Each said 'yes' [...]

By |2017-10-28T08:01:42-04:00November 21st, 2011|Rambling|0 Comments
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Wine and Spirits Industry Honors the Deutsch Family

Don Distasio, American Cancer Society (ACS); Bill Deutsch, Dr. Arnold Baskies, ACS Board President; and Peter Deutsch The 34th Annual Wine and Spirits Industry Gala at The Pierre last honored father and son, William (Bill) and Peter Deutsch, Chairman and CEO respectively of W.J. Deutsch & Sons, one of the nation’s leading wine and spirits importers and marketers by presenting them with the Dr. Louis Berger Memorial Award. The evening raised $590,000 for the American Cancer Society. More than 300 guests attended the black-tie evening to honor them for their achievements in the wine and spirits industry, as well as for their commitment to the fight against cancer. [...]

By |2017-10-28T08:01:05-04:00November 16th, 2011|Rambling|0 Comments
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Gamay & Golf at Pier 59

Laura Maniec, M.W. An invitation to a night of “Golf and Gamay" certainly stands out in New York City, where industry wine tastings are a dime a dozen daily and there are no golf courses. Sopexa USA organized the evening on behalf of Inter Beaujolais at Chelsea Piers-Pier 59, a very cool “golf club” for city folks who want to practice their putts. Now, I can honestly say my wine knowledge is better than my golf swing, but on I put on my game face for the sake of tasting some great Gamays. The Beaujolais Crus, all made from 100% Gamay grape, are considered the “gems” of the [...]

By |2017-10-28T08:00:28-04:00November 8th, 2011|Rambling|0 Comments
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Gourmet and Fusion Dessert Tasting and Culture Tour

Experience a taste of New York City with Gourmet and Fusion Dessert Tasting and Culture Tour on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The tour starts at 3 W 18th Street at 11:00 am and run approximately 2.5 hours. Treats may include anything from Italian cookies and pastries, chocolate bonbons, the classic New York City cupcake to tart and icy frozen yogurt. At least six tastings will be included on your tour. For more information or to purchase tickets ($55), click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:11:04-04:00October 23rd, 2011|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Prasad Chirnomula Cooking at Beard House

Prasad Chirnomula and Sommelier Raju Somerpet is returning to the Beard House on Friday, November 4. The restaurateur of New Haven’s Thali, Thali too and Oaxaca Kitchen restaurants designed an elegant and innovative menu that seamlessly weaves together the cuisines of India and Mexico — "Mole to Masala" — that follows. Dinner is at The Beard House, 167 West 12th Street, NYC. The price for James Beard Foundation Members $130; general public $170. For a special Thali VIP Club discount, use code word "Fennel" and call 212.627.2308 to reserve. MENU Hors d’Oeuvre Crispy Pork Belly Tacos Crab and Ginger Samosas Miniature Chorizo–Buffalo Burgers Seven-Spice Mushrooms Roederer Estate Brut Rosé NV [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:30-04:00October 21st, 2011|Rambling, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Ocean Spray & Chef Ming Tsai’s Cranberry Bog Pop-up

Ocean Spray will debut an open-air, pop-up restaurant inside a cranberry bog at New York City’s Rockefeller Center this coming Tuesday, October 18 from 2 to 3 pm. This year, they are celebrating not only the taste, health and heritage of the cranberry, but also how to prepare and pair fall’s favorite fruit. The grower-owned cooperative invited chef Ming Tsai to host this public culinary experience, the “Cranberry Mix & MINGle.” Thirty lucky guests will enjoy cranberry-infused mocktails and appetizers amidst a 1,500-square-foot bog filled with 2,000 pounds of floating cranberries. The ballot drawing will be open to bog visitors from 8 a.m.-12:00 p.m. the day of the even To [...]

By |2017-09-03T10:03:43-04:00October 15th, 2011|Rambling|0 Comments
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