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Grand St. Settlement

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Nate Mack

Pinky Finger Up had the honor to cover Grant Street Settlement Taste of LES.

Grand St. Settlement expands opportunities for low-income families and individuals by providing culturally relevant services that support community-building, advocacy, self-determination and an enriched quality of life.

Since it’s founding in 1916, Grand St. Settlement has offered a continuum of innovative programs ranging from early childhood and youth development to community support for adults and seniors. We were happy to support. Some of our favorite bites came from Pearl & Ash and Seoul Chicken. Take a look at the pics and support the Lower East Side restaurant scene.

– Pinky Finger Up

L’APICIO confit pancetta

FREEMAN’s beet burger with uni special sauce

GEMMA yellow tomato gazpacho and seared big eye tuna

BALVANERA pate de campo

FUNG TU vegetarian curry pot pie

VESELKA potato perogi with sauerkraut

MACONDO TAPERIA tuna crudo

LOUIE AND CHAN short rib pastrami

MOSCOW 57 blini

RUSS & DAUGHTERS flourless chocolate cake with creme and roasted cashews

Pearl and Ash Lamb with Mint Ramps

PROHIBITION BAKERY pretzels and beer and old fashion cupcakes

Galli Rice Balls

The Wren Smoked Chicken Liver Mousse

GG’S costra nostra

MACONDO TAPERIA LATINA taquito de costillas

NORTHERN SPY FOOD sour cream panna cotta with rhubarb marmalade and orange granola

CHARRUA chorizo over toast

Seoul Chicken Cold Fried Chicken Slider

Root and Bone Drunken Deviled Eggs

Pies N Thighs Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit with Cream Cheese and pepper jelly

PALA artisinal pizza

TINY’S GIANT SANDWICH SHOP grilled cheese

MAHARLIKA chicken laing

SCHILLER’S LIQUOR BAR reuben croquette

THE COMFORT jewbano sandwich with katz pastrami

PORSENA white almond gazpacho

Yerba Buena Short Rib Arepa

CATA castle valley corn chip with pimento cheese and scallions

Flinders Lane Pork Sausage Roll

MEZETTO beet tartar

ANTIBES BISTRO cauliflower mousse with mushrooms

SCAPIRO’S chopped liver crostini with deviled egg

Paulaner Sausage

THELMA house smoked trout salad

MEATBALL SHOP beef meatball

HECHO EN DUMBO tostada with gulf shrimp

IL LABORATORIO DEL GELATO gelato sorbet

STANTON SOCIAL cobb salad bite with brussels sprouts

BLACK TREE brown butter apple bread pudding

DBDG Kitchen and Bar Lemongrass Panna Cotta

Nights Out: Rising Stars/StarChefs

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Nate Mack

The StarChefs crew sure knows how to throw a party. This years edition of the Rising Stars New York was a fun filled night of tasty nights.The 2015 Rising Stars award ceremony was held in the spacious Altman Building in New York. Some of New York’s top fresh face chefs and bartenders were on hand showcasing some amazing bites and sips from their menu. My favorite bite of the night was from Bryce Shuman of Betony. Uncle Boons, Boulud Sud and Nomad Bar were some of my other top choices. After the event, everyone straddled up and rolled on over to Toro for the after party . Great job Starchefs, and we are look forward to the 10th annual International Chefs Congress taking place October.

-Pinky Finger Up