We are in the midst of brisk crisp weather and a over load of pumpkin spice flavoring everywhere. Oh the joys of the festive months of October. Lots of events coming up before the holiday season. Stay tuned !

 

 

 

 

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 18th , we will be celebrating 41 strong years of dedicated support that Share has been offering.

The event is called A Second Helping of Life. This will be its 14th 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 Amanda  Cohen (Dirt Candy), Alex Guarnaschelli (Butter) to name a few.

The event will be taking place  at Pier 60 Chelsea Piers

Tickets: https://journal.eventjournal.com/shop.php/788/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 .

 

Tickets :  eventbrite.com /e/taste-williamsburg-greenpoint-tickets-36369014702

I said it once and I’ll say it again. Jimmy from Food Karma is the man. He throws some of the best events throughout the year. This one could be one of his best. Pig Island is going to be a another one for the books. Get info and last minute tickets here asap.

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pig-island-2017-tickets-34979351181

 

Yesterday , I had to break out a jacket as the temperature dipped down to the low 60’s. Yeah ya’ll, summer is pretty much a wrap. If you haven’t taken a weekend getaway , had a froze, or went to a music festival. Your summer could have been a bit dull. You could spice it up a bit by attending the Taste Talk food convention in Brooklyn. Always a fun time to see whats the latest food trends and get to rub elbows with some of the finest chefs. The All Star  BBQ is not to be missed. Get your tickets now.

 

http://www.brooklyn.tastetalks.com/tickets

 

Burger enthusiasts, come out come all. This event you don’t wanna miss.The lineup is pretty stacked with some burger heavyweights. Come support one of my favorite New York magazine. There will be two different session and the event will also be sponsored by Budweiser.

Get your tickets here: http://timeout.com/newyork/battleoftheburger

Always a great debate. Where is the best dining neighborhood in  Manhattan?

My answer probably will be Flatiron. Though pretty small in area, Flatiron is packed with some powerhouses. To get a sample of some of the best bites the city has to offer, I recommend attending Celebrate Madison Square Chefs on July 18th. Some of the featured restaurants include Cosme, Sugarfish and The Nomad. This is not to be missed. Scoop your tickets here : madisonsquarepark.org/news/cmsc-tickets

When the sun is shining and the weather is beyond sweet. The Grace Foods crew comes to the rescue for your summer time blues. All foodies should make their way to Queens on July 23rd for the annual  Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival.  Enjoy a full day of sun, fun, music and course food. Entertainment  will be provided by some reggae greats, including Barrington Levy and Morgan Heritage. The star of the show is the many vendors that will be serving the jerk of all sorts and other tropical delights.

Grab your tickets here: jerkfestivalny.com/tickets

Coming from West Indian background , it is easy to say that I have a far from bland palate. This event  here is for those who enjoys a little spice in their. Flatbush is one of the most festive neighborhood in NY. Come unlock the secret behind this neighborhood full of  gems. Get your tickets and more details here http://www.eventbrite.com/e/flavors-of-flatbush-tickets-34695991645

 

 

Summer is looking very strong this year. Of course there will bbq’s and picnics with Mrs. Pinkyfingerup. Trips to the ballpark , some of our cities best restaurants and of course sipping on some cold brews. To get a heads up on some of latest brewskis, I usually attend the New York Craft Beer Festival. Up next is their summer session taking place at the Metropolitan Pavillion. This session will also include a Hard Stuff Tasting Pavillion, which will feature some beer and spirit cocktail. Get your tickets, this is a perfect event to take a date. Get your tickets here : http://www.nyccraftbeerfest.com .