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Amali Celebrates 10 Years

by xoJohn

Amali, located at 115 East 60th Street, celebrated 10 years of serving up the finest in cuisines, wine and spirits. Amali’s commitment to sustainability is unique to the Midtown East neighborhood it resides in and has received critical recognition from the Obama White House, New York Times, and the James Beard House.

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Review: Baylander Steel Beach

by Desha Winborne

Summer is definitely over, but the fun doesn’t have to end just yet. Head over to the Baylander Steel Beach and enjoy the last remnants of good weather. Located at the West 125th street Piers, this former aircraft carrier, the Baylander IX-514, is now a lively Harlem Hotspot, filled with good music, stellar drinks, and a casual atmosphere. The Baylander boasts one of the most impressive views of the Hudson River.

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You’re Invited: Taste of the Upper West Side in NYC

by xoJohn

We’ve missed outdoor events in NYC and we’re glad they’re finally coming back. One of our favorites is returning, the Taste of the Upper West Side (TUWS) presented by American Airlines and Mastercard. The two-day culinary extravaganza features a stellar lineup of chefs and mixologists and will take place on Friday, Oct 1st and Saturday, Oct 2nd.

TUWS kicks off their annual two-night, open-air food event with Grillin’ in the City where over 20 popular Upper West Side restaurants grill up their favorite menu items. New to the Friday night event this year is an exciting collaboration with Whiskies of the World. Taste and sample various whiskies from near and far. Whether it be Kentucky bourbon or a great scotch from Scotland, this pop-up event is sure to delight guests with brands like Balcones, Copper Dog, Uncle Nearest, Westward, and more! Also making a debut is TUWS’ first-ever Biergarten in honor of Oktoberfest featuring a variety of fall sips and beer-inspired cocktails curated by neighborhood favorites Tiki Chick and Nobody Told Me.

Elevated cuisine is the focus of day 2 or Best of the West, presented by Park West Village. This day will celebrate Upper West Side dining destinations with prepared nibbles of their best cuisines. Ticket Holders for Best of the West’s VIP Reception will enjoy exclusive 1-hour priority access to bites, sips, and local culinary stars. Best of the West will also play host to Bubbly Under the Stars, a bar experience celebrating all things sparkling in our open-air tasting tent. This year’s Best of the West presented by Park West Village will honor the perseverance of restaurant owners on the Upper West Side.

Across the two nights, several restaurants will make their TUWS debuts including Dagon, Boka, Pekarna, Covacha, Sushi 85, Manhattanville Market’s Butterfunk Biscuit Co., The Baylander, Felice, Tasca and Kissaki. Live music by acclaimed group Project Orange Music will heighten the ambiance of the Upper West Side’s most anticipated event of the year.

Safety is TUWS’s top priority. Taste of the Upper West will require all guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Tickets are on sale now. General Admission for Grillin’ in the City is priced at $99. Best of the West VIP tickets are priced at $215 and General Admission is $135. Proceeds from Taste of the Upper West Side 2021 will go back into the community and help fund neighborhood projects through the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit tasteuws.com.

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Sneak Peek: Citi Taste of Tennis

by xoJohn

Great news, Citi Taste of Tennis is back for another year of fabulous culinary experiences. The fun kicked off this week when the company announced its first-ever Food Truck Tour at Freehold in NYC’s Union Square Park. This one-of-a-kind tour will embark on a 3-week journey around beautiful New York City to celebrate the return of tennis to New York and will feature an all-star ensemble of amazing chefs. At the launch, the chefs were joined by kids from the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the Bronx as the experience also celebrates the 50th Anniversary of New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL). Each chef and their delicious menu was introduced by Penny Lerner of AYS; Participating Chefs’ featured dishes include:

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The grand opening of Wolfnights newest location is finally open! For those who don’t know Wolfnights is a casual eatery known for its incredible wraps. Founded back in 2011 by Itai Afek, the brand has been fortunate to achieve a great deal of success in its niche market. The initial vision for this enterprise was the notion of the perfect bite. Though this concept often eludes many chefs, the team at Wolfnights seeks to achieve this honorable goal by combining flavors and gourmet ingredients in their signature wraps.

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Oh, how we miss indoor fine dining! Since quarantine and social distancing is in full effect, we’ve learned to get creative by bringing the luxe dining experience at homes. Thanks to establishments like S. Ottomanelli & Sons, anyone can have good quality meat delivered right to your doorstep. That’s right, S. Ottomanelli & Sons have launched an online store and delivery service to the Hamptons as well as in New York City.

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On Tuesday, February 25th the annual C-CAP (Careers Through Culinary Arts Program) event hosted its 30TH Anniversary Benefit giving guests the chance to sample signature dishes by NYC’s hottest chefs, all while raising money to empower underserved youth. Founded in 1990 by Richard Grausman, this national nonprofit has created exceptional culinary art programming, scholarship opportunities and lifetime career support all centered around the art of food for over 300,000 kids. Held at Pier Sixty – Chelsea Piers, this special evening honored both Grausman and another industry icon, Sarabeth Levine (world-renowned Baker/Author/Restaurateur.)

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Elsie Rooftop: Burlesque & Brunch

by xoJohn

Over the years we have had our fair share of brunches. Bottomless brunches, Drag brunches, and even Lazer tag brunch. We were pretty sure there wasn’t a brunch we hadn’t tried, then we got invited to experience Tea with Lady Mendl at Elsie Rooftop. The event marries brunch to burlesque, for an enthralling new experience. Every Saturday brunch enthusiasts, flock to the rooftop for an eye-opening High Tea, full of music dancing and sexy performers.

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