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
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
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
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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 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/
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
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.
The end of Summer is near. Time to put away my collection of tiki inspired shirts and break out some my camo and corduroys. Well, not quite yet. There is still an BBQ to two I need to attend. Right around the corner is Taste Talks Brooklyn Festival. Last year the festival was curated by ?love of the The Roots. This year will be just as good with James Beard winner Sean Brock taking over the curating duties. The weekend is full of conferences, round tables and of course food. My personal favorite event of the weekend, would have to be the All Star BBQ. This year chefs on board includes Leah Cohen (Pig&Khao) , Bill Durney (Hometown BBQ) and Matthew Hyland (Emily).
Peoples get your tickets!
http://www.brooklyn.tastetalks.com/tickets
Tuome Deviled Egg
Here at Pinkyfingerup, we are feeling kind of lucky these days. One of the grandest food festival in the country is right around the corner. The Lucky Rice Festival, spearheaded by globe traveling foodie Danielle Chang, presents the ever so popular Grand Feast. Now,in its seventh year, the event will be in Brooklyn after spending it residency at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan.
Once again, the event is sponsored by American Express and Bombay Sapphire Gin. Throughout the evening there will be bites representing some of Asian countries. Some of the eateries confirmed include Chomp Chomp (Singaporean), Maharlika (Filapino) and June Lan Club(Chinese). If your an adventurous eater, this is the event you need to attend. If you have a palate that likes a little zing and spiciness there will be various options for you. One reason why I personally enjoy this event is the many l memories I’ve had. At the Grand Feast was the first time I’ve tasted a cricket from the Black Ant team. Also, hands down had the best tasting deviled egg ever from Tuome. Come explore and leave with a memory that will be grand.
Ticket are still available @luckyrice.ticketfly.com
Pinkyfingerup!
Back in 2012, I was able to attend an one of a kind event in the historical Prospect Park. It was like a Centaur of events, part music festival, part seminar and part food experience. Throw in some nice sunshine and you have a fine beautiful mess . The Great GoogaMooga was a delightful shindig but then again I had all access. After a two year run, some haters put a stop to the great one.
Forward to now, the same team behind Googa has crafted up a new spectacular. Superfly is bringing us a new spirit driven event called Cocktail Magic. Looks like its going to be sweet. The lineup includes some of my favorites Julie Reiner and Ivy Mix, so it should be one for the ages. Besides cocktails and magic is an awesome combo.
Big up Superfly
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