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Nightclub Hosts Food Stamp Party – Free Shots At Door

  • Spence Cooper
  • April 2, 2012

A nightclub in Montgomery, Alabama plans on hosting a "Food Stamp Friday"party on April 6. An invitation for the party obtained by The Daily Caller indicates patrons of the Rose Supper Club in North Montgomery will be charged just a $5 cover charge if a "food stamp card"is shown upon arrival. The ... Read More »

Don’t want to cook for Passover 2012, Eat Here NYC!

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • March 30, 2012

New York celebrates its Jewish community; so do New York restaurants. I always look forward to Jewish holidays since restaurants pull out all stops to craft some truly inventive and delicious menus for the holidays. This Passover, I expect great meals to be had at the following restaurants: Joe Doe... Read More »

Where to Eat Easter 2012 in NYC

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • March 29, 2012

Easter is most associated (in the food sense) with Chocolate bunnies, peeps and colored eggs. I particularly like the culinary aspect of Easter. My family celebrated both Catholic Easter and Greek Easter (which meant twice the goodness). If you don't feel like cooking for the holiday, these are some... Read More »

Daniel Boulud Celebrates His Birthday

  • Antonio Evans
  • March 25, 2012

Today is Chef Daniel Boulud's 57th birthday.He is not only an incredible chef, he is a celebrity, entrepreneur, and all around nice guy. As such, he celebrates his birthday in style. A few (150) lucky (affluent people - individual tickets cost $1250) got to celebrate with Mr. Boulud. Boulud's Birt... Read More »

IACP Expo, Book and Blog Festival

  • Antonio Evans
  • March 20, 2012

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is hosting their 2012 Expo on April 1st in New York City at the Millennium Broadway Hotel. It's a great event for bloggers and culinary professionals to attend. It will be divided into two parts: Expo 12:30 - 4:30pm The event starts w... Read More »

City Harvest Food Drives For Passover

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • March 14, 2012

Our team believes that nobody should go hungry. It's one of the reasons we love organizations like City Harvest.  This organization, aims to help hungry men, women, and children in New York. The City Harvest Kosher for Passover Food Drive will provide kosher food for the observant, while the Cho... Read More »

23rd Annual U.S. Pastry Competition

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • March 9, 2012

The 23rd Annual U.S. Pastry Competition took place this week at the International Restaurant and Food Service Show. It is my favorite part of the show, so I figured I should take some pictures to show you just why it is so amazing.  Although all the pieces were amazing, only one could win. The ev... Read More »

It’s Purim!

  • Cigall
  • March 7, 2012

This is a guest post by Cigall Goldman. Not only is Cigall a long time friend; she is also the founder of mazelmoments, an innovative website designed for anyone planning an event inspired by the Jewish culture. On her site, one can plan anything from a Jewish or interfaith wedding, bar & bat mitz... Read More »

Restaurant Deals in Austin During SXSW

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • March 5, 2012

I love SXSW. I look forward to my yearly trip to Austin each year. It is perhaps one of the most fun networking events for people in tech. What I really look forward to this year is my birthday sushi dinner at Uchi (yup - I celebrate my birthday at SXSW each year) and my Tacos at Torchy's. If it's y... Read More »

St Patrick’s Cocktail Recipes

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • March 2, 2012

Renaissance Hotels all over the U.S. have started a great cocktail program to celebrate St. Patrick's day. They were kind enough to share some of their cocktail recipes with us. If you're home and want to get a little funky on St. Pat's head to your favorite retailer and pick up the needed weaponry... Read More »

Margarita Day Deal at Oficina Latina

  • Antonio Evans
  • February 21, 2012

In a city where one drink can cost you $16, it is a good thing we have food and drink themed holidays. This Margarita Day (Wednesday, February 22), Oficina Latina in Nolita will be offering a $16 3-Margarita deal. You get a tasting of their three signature 8 oz margaritas: avocado cilantro, chipotle... Read More »

Brazilian Carnival in NYC

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 17, 2012

My obsession with Brasil began in college when I interned for a Latin American art history professor at Princeton. I fell in love with the culture, music, film, art and of course; the food if Brasil. I've been to Brasil, but not to Carnaval. If you have never had Brazilian food, the time around Carn... Read More »

NYC Mardi Gras Celebrations

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 16, 2012

Fat Tuesday may be the ultimate food holiday. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It is celebrated the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday as the last day of indulgence before the ritual fast of lent. This means food, lots of it. While Mardi Gras is "the" holiday in New Orleans; there's no reason New ... Read More »

FriendsEAT February Meetup at Jeanne and Gaston

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 16, 2012

Each month we select a restaurant in NY for our dining meetup. This month we have selected Jeanne and Gaston, a brand new Modern French Bistro in the West Village. I selected Jeanne and Gaston for many reasons: Chef Claude Godard: He has a long culinary history, a Michelin star under his belt and i... Read More »

Grillin’ on the Bay

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 13, 2012

Grillin' on the Bay will take place on March 24 in Sheepshead, Brooklyn. It is is a BBQ contest in NYC sanctioned by the New England Barbecue Society, and brings teams from Maine to Ohio to find out whose barbecue is really the best. There are four different grilling categories. It is an all day e... Read More »

Lincoln Square’s “Fashion Plate Prix Fixe”

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 8, 2012

One of the most anticipated events in New York City is Fashion Week. For foodies, it is another reason to rejoice. It means restaurants will be working hard to earn your business. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will take place from February 9-16th and some amazing restaurants in the area (including Nou... Read More »

Spice Market’s Spicy Thai Fried Chicken Wings

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 3, 2012

I love holidays. Tons of restaurants and press agencies send me recipes. This is one I particularly liked. It comes from ultra trendy, ultra popular Spice Market in New York. Chef Anthony Ricco's Thai fried chicken wings are made with red finger chiles and red Thai chiles (this means they are not fo... Read More »

NYC Valentine’s Day

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 1, 2012

If you did not find anything to your liking in parts one, two or three...here are even more great deals coming up for Valentine's Day. Make sure to call the restaurants for details and to find out if taxes and tips are included...and make your resos now; V-day is just a few weeks away. Bevacco: Exe... Read More »

Superbowl NY Celebrations

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • January 31, 2012

The New York Giants are bound for the big game! New Yorkers (and New Jerseyans) will be supporting Big Blue this year (and hopefully celebrating at the end of the evening). If you need a place (or ideas) to celebrate, look no further: Hecho en Dumbo: On Super Bowl Sunday Salón Hecho will be proj... Read More »

NY Chocolate Week

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • January 25, 2012

Didn't know this existed until today. A friend emailed me the link and I will admit. I am stoked. The event goes on from February 13-19 (perfect timing for Valentine's Day). Participating restaurants will offer different chocolate themed menus and specials to delight the sense. Curious? Participati... Read More »

Valentine’s Day NYC Deals

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • January 24, 2012

This is the third in our series on restaurants to visit on Valentine's day in New York (part 1 & part 2). Rosa Mexicano:  All three locations are offering a special Tequila Valentín cocktail. For $13, the sweet, refreshing and slightly spicy drink combines fresh muddled strawberries, Herradura ... Read More »

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