September | 2016 | Pinky Finger Up

City Harvest: Bid for Hunger

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Nate Mack

On October 6th, City Harvest will host the 22nd annual Bid Against Hunger at Pier 36 in New York City. This year’s event promises to be an exceptional culinary experience, featuring tastings from over 70 of the city’s hottest restaurants and chefs, including Le Bernardin, Le CouCou, Quality Eats,Vaucluse, Gramercy Tavern and many more. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on exclusive, one-of-a-kind items in the live and silent auctions.

Make sure you come to this event with deep pockets and an empty stomach because there will be tons of things to bid on and eat.

http://giving.cityharvest.org/bid-against-hunger-2016-tickets

Joy of Sake

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Nate Mack

The Joy of Sake, is a sake lovers dream. Picture a room with over 300 sakes to taste test. Perfect event to get your sake 101 and take notes. On top of drowning in sake there was some wonderful, clean fresh food. Some of favorites were from Zuma and O ya. Pinky-

Torotaku: Fresh Tuna Belly Tartare in a nori wrap

Hamachi Ceviche with shiso and scallop crisp

Snow Crab Sunomono with lightly pickled cucumber and wakame

Fresh Yellowtail with Vietnamese mignonette

Cured Aurora Salmon Layered Sushi with smoked ikura, shungiku chrysanthemum greens and sudachi

Cherry Wood Smoked Duck with shiitake, satsuma yam, scallion, red wine miso sauce

Steamed Dumplings of Shrimp and Black Cod

Yellowtail Tiradito with avocado, pickled red cabbage, crispy wonton skin and aji amarillo

Smoked Mussel with celery, scallion and bay leaf

Imperial Wagyu Beef Tataki with nori, savory chawanmushi custard and scallion

Poke Trio from the sea: Big Island Classic Ahi Poke, Yakumi Salmon Poke and Oahu Shrimp Poke

Fresh Scallop with yuzu pepper and sake sauce

All Star BBQ

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Nate Mack

Kudos!!!! To the Taste Talks Booklyn Expo. Had an exceptional time as always. Of course one of the highlights was the All Star BBQ. The great thing about this event is the mash up of chefs, artists and personalities. Check out some of the goodness. Pinky

Roast Pork Skewered & Grilled with Aberlour-cured Pineapple, Onion, Cherry Tomato, Coconut Rice and served with Pineapple Sherbet

Grilled Pizza with Pulled Pork , Creamy Ranch Slaw, Pickles and Crispy Onions

Double Cheeseburger with Ground Beef Patty, Smoked Brisket, Smoked Pub Cheese, Slaw on Potato Roll

Grilled Dry Rubbed Pork Hearts, Fry Bread, Sweet Corn Chow Chow, Lebne and Cascabel Sauce

Spicy Korean Pulled Pork Ssamer Roll with Pickled Moo Radish

Organic Free Range Chicken Thigh with Yuzu Kosho, Peach Gastrique, Apricot, Onion ,Romaine Kewpie Mayo and Potato Roll

12 hour Baby Back Ribs, with Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki and Garlic Hosin,Five Spice, Fish Sauce, Crispy Garlic,Scallions and Cilantro

Grilled Japanese Eggplant Pistou, Tomato Marmalade, Socca,Baby Gem, Lettuce and Piquillo Peppers

Grilled Oysters with Seaweed Butter and Prop Stopper Seaweed IPA

Share: A Second Helping of Life

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Nate Mack

The most important food tasting in New York City is an event that benefits Share. Share Cancer Support mission is to create and sustain a supportive network and community of women affected by breast and ovarian cancer. SHARE Cancer Support brings these women and their families and friends together with others who have experienced breast or ovarian cancer, and provides participants with the opportunity to receive and exchange information, support, strength , hope and awareness. SHARE currently serves 40,000 people annually with free supportive and educational services in English and Spanish, provided by people who’ve faced these diseases.

On September 19th , we will be celebrating 40 strong years of dedicated support that Share has been offering.

The event is called A Second Helping of Life. This will be its 13th installment of this meaningful gathering.When it comes to food, the room will be filled with some of the best chefs from New York. Did I forget to mention the lineup consist of an all star female lineup. Angie Mar from the Beatrice Inn will play the role as Executive Chef. Rounding out this fabulous dream team includes Leah Cohen (Pig&Khao), Alex Guarnaschelli (Butter) and Missy Robbins(Lilia) to name a few.

The event will be taking place at Pier 60 Chelsea Piers

Tickets: https://journal.eventjournal.com/shop.php/720/catalog/tickets

Taste of Williamsburg/Greenpoint

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Nate Mack

In my book, one of the most solid neighborhoods in the food and drink scene is Williamsburg. So many dope spots opened up this year alone, joining some old classics. Stop all that noise, good ol’ Billy Burg is still the place to hang especially is your questing for food. Can’t hit every restaurant so I suggest you go to the Taste of Williamsburg/Greenpoint for a foodgasm .

Get your ticket here its a great investment: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-williamsburg-greenpoint-tickets-26666691793

The Great Big Bacon Picnic

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Nate Mack

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That pretty much sums up this event. Some of the New York’s finest whip up some great bacon bites.

Get details and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-big-bacon-picnic-sept-24-25-2016-tickets-25908186082

Pig Island

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Nate Mack

Pig Island is a do not miss event. When ever Jimmy and the Food Karma put together event, do me a favor and scoop up tickets. All through the year, the team throws all different themed events. This one can be the Granddaddy of all of them. Pig Island will be taking place in Red Hook Brooklyn at Erie Basin Park, next to Ikea. Soak in the sun, have a few cold ones at some pork from some of the finest pit masters and chefs.

Get your tickets here: http://pigisland.com/tickets/

Harvest in the Square

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Nate Mack

In its 21st year, Union Square will have a sweet aroma of some of the best the city offers. Expect a diverse lineup under the New York skyline. Always a fun and festive event. Some of my personal highlights include , artisanal flavors of Black Barn, the freshness of the The Poke Shop and everyones favorite Hill Country Chicken.

Get your tickets at http://www.harvestinthesquare.nyc

Taste of Tennis

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Nate Mack

Now , with the US Open in full swing. Pinkyfinger had the chance to hit center court at the W for The Taste of Tennis. Check out some of the bites showcased at the event. Bite of the night goes to Adam Schop from Ms. Lily’s for the Jerk Pastrami.