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[4 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Good Eats:  The Early Years Book Tour

Culinary genius Alton Brown is making his way across America to promote his recent book, Good Eats:  The Early Years.  This is the first of two volumes, with the second one making it’s way to store shelves in fall 2010.  His book tour starts this Friday in New York City, with his final destination being Norcross, GA.
Book tour dates, location, and times:
New York City
Friday, October 9
Barnes & Noble – Union Square
7PM
New York City
Saturday, October 10
Food & Wine Festival
12:30PM
New York City
Sunday, October 11
Food & Wine Festival
12PM
Boston
Tuesday, October 13
Brookline Booksmith at Coolidge …

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[1 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Welcome to October!

It’s October already, and where has the time gone?  Fall is in full swing and I’m loving the breezy and semi-chilly weather.  Time to bust out the hoodies and get the camera lenses polished for some spectacular fall foliage photography.  October is a great time for foodies as it’s time to celebrate the following  food events!
Celebrate October!
Celebrate Sun Dried Tomatoes Month
Cook Book Month
Gourmet Adventures Month
Hunger Awareness Month
National Apple Month
National Applejack Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Cookie Month
National Country Ham Month
National Dessert Month
National Health Care Food Service Month
National Pasta Month
National Pickled …

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[28 Sep 2009 | No Comment | ]
The 12th Annual Chocolate Show Hits NYC This October

I seem to miss this event ever since I’ve come to known about it.  Even though I’m not a big fan of chocolate, I’m always impressed by the many different types of chocolate concoctions and by the chocolate art.  Details below:
Where
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street – New York, NY 10011

When
October 30th to November 1st, 2009 – Chocolate Show
Friday, October 30: noon to 8pm
Saturday, October 31: 10am to 8pm
Sunday, November 1: 10am to 5pm

Tickets
Now available for $28 per adult.
Website : www.ticketmaster.com
The price will be $30 when purchased …

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[10 Sep 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
The Feast Of San Gennaro Starts Today In NYC!

Today kicks off the 82nd Annual Feast of San Gennaro in New York City.
New York City’s longest-running, biggest and most revered religious outdoor festival in the United States, will be held Thursday, September 10, through Sunday, September 20, 2009, on the streets of historic Little Italy, the lower Manhattan neighborhood which served as the first home in America for hundreds of thousands of Italian immigrants who came here seeking to improve their lives beginning in the early part of the 20th century.
Hit up the link for event schedules, maps, and …

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[31 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
2009 Hoboken Feast of the Madonna dei Martiri

This year, the Hoboken Feast of the Madonna dei Martiri will be held from September 10 to 13 on Sinatra Drive in Hoboken, NJ.  There’s nothing like stuffing your face with Italian sausage sandwiches and cannolis while enjoying a view of the Manhattan skyline.  Here’s the schedule of events:
Thursday, Sept. 10
5:00 — 7:00: Heroes of the State (H.O.T.S.) — classic cock cover band
7:00 — 10:00: The Benjamins
8:30: Annual pizza-eating contest
Friday, Sept. 11
5:00 — 7:00: Monte’s Pythons — cover band, back by popular demand
7:00 – 11:00: Mirage, one of New Jersey’s …

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[14 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Update: NYC Summer Restaurant Week is Underway

UPDATE:  Restaurant Week is extended through Labor Day.
Restaurant Week is underway in New York City again.  Over 250 NYC restaurants are participating in the event and it’ll be around until the end of the month.  Lunch is priced at $24.07 (odd pricing), and dinner is set at $35.00.  Drinks, taxes, and gratuities are not included.  Check out the list of participants here.

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[14 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Cheesecake Factory REUNION OF A LIFETIME contest

Become a fan of Cheesecake Factory through Facebook and register under the “Vegas” tab for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas for you and 9 of your friends!  Become a fan here!
The package includes roundtrip airfare for the entire party, two nights at Caesars Palace, $1,000 spending money, and dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.

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[6 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Events at Vintage Irving

There are a number of events going on at Vintage Irving in New York City.  If you’re into fine wine and food, then check this place out.  The restaurant also hosts a number of events quite frequently.  Tickets for the events can be purchased online.  118 East 15th St. at Irving Place.
20 Wines for $20
Every Monday at 7pm
Taste a selection of 20 wines for only $20!
Try some reds and whites, and choose your favorite one!! Dinner will be available for purchase before and after event
Enjoy an evening in Union …

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[1 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]
Taste of Times Square: June 8, 2009

One of New York City’s most popular annual outdoor food festivals, Taste of Times Square, presented by the Times Square Alliance, is your chance to sample “tastes” of delicious signature dishes from Times Square’s best restaurants, enjoy classic New York street performers, catch top-notch local entertainment on three stages, and show off your hottest dance moves all evening with help from a swing band and free dancing lessons from Swing46.
Food fanatics and music fans have long known that “Taste of Times Square” represents a great gastronomic and entertainment value, offering …

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[16 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
9th Avenue Food Festival

I’m late with this post. Well, not late, more like I forgot.

Dates :: May 16 – May 17, 2009
Time :: 9:30AM – 6:30PM
Admission :: Free. Location: Ninth Avenue, between 37th and 57th Streets
Description :: Taste what Hell’s Kitchen is cooking at this annual food festival, where restaurants and outdoor vendors serve up food to suit every taste. The 20-block gastronomic extravaganza features cuisine from Greece, Brazil, Italy, Morocco, Senegal, Ukraine, Thailand and everywhere in between, with music and dancing to match.