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Nights Out: Taste of the Nation

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Nate Mack

We love the kids here at Pinky Finger Up, so we support any event that help feeds families. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign does just that. We had the pleasure to join this wonderful charity in their signature event Taste of a Nation. A who’s who of the hottest chefs and bartenders displayed their magic in the former Chase Bank headquarters. Results were a night to remember. Check out some of bites we enjoyed.

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DEATH & CO. bait and switch: mezcal chili liquor pineapple lime juice with cinnamon syrup

LITTE BEET grilled beets pumpkin seed almond granola

TACUBA MEXICAN CANTINA tacos de barbacoa

UNTAMED SANDWICHES hot goldie grass fed beef short rib

THE PEACOCK bangers and mash

LOURO spring kimchi salad

MAISON PREMIERE assorted oysters

DAVIOS gnocchi bolognese

THE SMITH candied bacon

KING BEE duck and farro boudin

JAVLINA tasty taco

THE GORBALS saffron and mussel mousse with squid ink tortilla

THE GANDER chilled cauliflower soup with smoke grapes

DELMONICO’S bbq short rib on the crispy potato

21 CLUB octopus carpacio with orange supreme

DUTCH KILLS don lockwood

BRUCIE beet jam peanut butter on a cheese biscuit

THE CLAM king salmon gravlax gribiche

BAR CHUKO IZAKAYA chilled fresh tofu with chili oil

THE 404 KITCHEN biscuits ham and whiskey jam

HERITAGE bitter about my hot friend: tequila campari agave lemon and habanero

EMILY ban meatball with chicken liver cream

PDT one two punch: scotch whiskey pilsner lemon grapefruit juice spices

THE CECIL chicken liver puree with crispy cassava chip

BAGATELLE truffle gnocchi with black truffle pesto

MARC FORGIONI blue moon scallops

HUERTAS chorizo tortilla espanola

BKB tellsina sour: disarono gin carified butter milk and myer lemon

BlUE SMOKE cookies n cream cheesecake with strawberries

HILL COUNTRY BBQ smoked brisket

Nights Out: Village Voice

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Nate Mack

When I think of landmark New York, I think of the Village Voice Newspaper. I could always remember going to the section to see the upcoming live shows and yes, even the back page personals. These days, VV has been putting together some superb food events. From the food truck to the beer festivals, VV is always in top form. There main food party is the Village Voice Choice Eats. Due to an emergency, I was unable to attend but I sent some of my hungry team members. It’s unfortunate that I always seem to miss this event as it always takes place around SXSW. The great thing about this tasting is that you get to experience food from different parts of the world and not only the elite Manhattan eateries – you can actually taste something from Uzbekistan. Check out what we ate and if it looks good go visit the restaurant.

The night’s favorites were the duck and faro boudin by King Be and the skewered grilled beef tongue with romesco and lemon crouton from The Gourbals. For those who have a sweet tooth, Ample Hills Creamery was serving Snap ‘Mallow Pop which tasted like a rice crispy treat – straight crack!

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