Pearl & Ash

Grand St. Settlement

Posted on 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

PROHIBITION BAKERY pretzels and beer and old fashion cupcakes
CATA castle valley corn chip with pimento cheese and scallions
Pies N Thighs Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit with Cream Cheese and pepper jelly
IL LABORATORIO DEL GELATO gelato sorbet
Paulaner Sausage
The Wren Smoked Chicken Liver Mousse
GG’S costra nostra
Pearl and Ash Lamb with Mint Ramps
THE COMFORT jewbano sandwich with katz pastrami
PALA artisinal pizza
Flinders Lane Pork Sausage Roll
Seoul Chicken Cold Fried Chicken Slider
Root and Bone Drunken Deviled Eggs
L’APICIO confit pancetta
NORTHERN SPY FOOD sour cream panna cotta with rhubarb marmalade and orange granola
FREEMAN’s beet burger with uni special sauce
HECHO EN DUMBO tostada with gulf shrimp
MAHARLIKA chicken laing
MEATBALL SHOP beef meatball
MOSCOW 57 blini
MACONDO TAPERIA tuna crudo
SCHILLER’S LIQUOR BAR reuben croquette
LOUIE AND CHAN short rib pastrami
FUNG TU vegetarian curry pot pie
GEMMA yellow tomato gazpacho and seared big eye tuna
RUSS & DAUGHTERS flourless chocolate cake with creme and roasted cashews
SCAPIRO’S chopped liver crostini with deviled egg
ANTIBES BISTRO cauliflower mousse with mushrooms
DBDG Kitchen and Bar Lemongrass Panna Cotta
STANTON SOCIAL cobb salad bite with brussels sprouts
MEZETTO beet tartar
MACONDO TAPERIA LATINA taquito de costillas
CHARRUA chorizo over toast
Yerba Buena Short Rib Arepa
TINY’S GIANT SANDWICH SHOP grilled cheese
Galli Rice Balls
PORSENA white almond gazpacho
THELMA house smoked trout salad
BLACK TREE brown butter apple bread pudding
VESELKA potato perogi with sauerkraut
BALVANERA pate de campo

Nights Out: Rising Stars/StarChefs

Posted on 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

 

The Snack’r Candy Bar
Beet, Apple, Wakame and and Crispy Yogurt
Sea Scallop and Yuzu Zest
Lamb , Coffee, Lemon and Black Olive
Almond Joy Ice Cream Cake
Valrhona Milk Chocolate, Lovage and Oats
Carrot Pavlova, Cream Cheese Mousse , Carrot Granita Coconut Sorbet and Cilantro
Uni Chicharron, Cucumber Relish and Habanero Puree
Flavors of Gin Venison ,Juniper and Fennel
Foie Gras Tart with Kumquat
Selfie: Lillet Rose, Campari, ,Bonal Gentiane Quina, Raspberry and Sparkling Wine
Marinated Fluke, Squid, Cured Seaweed and Kombu
Massaman Curry and Beef Ribs
Kona Kampachi, Cherries, and Chile-Hibiscus
The Shaman La Diablada Pisco, Gentiane Aperitif, Pineapple,Lime and Cinnamon
Quail Eggs, Focaccia, and trumpet mushroom
Hawaij-spiced Scallops and Cauliflower