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The C-CAP Raised $1.2 Million for Underserved Youth at its 30th Anniversary Benefit

by Lauren Wire March 3, 2020

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On Tuesday, February 25th the annual C-CAP (Careers Through Culinary Arts Program) event hosted its 30^TH 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.)

March 3, 2020 0 comment

Elsie Rooftop: Burlesque & Brunch

by xoJohn February 21, 2020

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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.

February 21, 2020 0 comment

Featured Taste

Wagamama & Gaz Oakley Debut Smoky, Spicy, Sticky Vegan Ribs

by xoJohn January 28, 2020

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Location: 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY

Cuisine: Asian (Japanese and Korean)

Cost: $$

Overall: One of the tastiest options for healthier meals made fast.

A year after the debut of Gaz Oakley’s, Avant Gard’n Bowl, UK fast-casual chain Wagamama, presents another bowl with the celebrated vegan chef. Also known as the Avant-Garde Vegan, chef and cookbook author, Gaz has a massive following and growing social media presence. His youtube channel, Instagram profile and website are treasure troves of vegan recipes and lifestyle tips. Between the Youtube and Instagram accounts alone,

January 28, 2020 0 comment

Featured Taste

Restaurant Review: Roasted Masala

by xoJohn November 11, 2019

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Location: 914 Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10025

Cuisine: Indian

Cost: $$$

Overall: An upscale Indian restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.

November 11, 2019 0 comment

Featured Libations

Pascal Jolivet: Wines to Remember

by xoJohn November 6, 2019

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Domaine Pascal Jolivet is an iconic estate in the French region of Sancerre. The appellation is renowned for its crisp, mineral wines made from Sauvignon Blanc, and its reputation can be mostly attributed to the Jolivet family. Although established in 1926, the estate started branding their wines with the family’s name in 1987, and they’ve never looked back.

November 6, 2019 0 comment

Featured Libations

Celebrating Marchesi di Barolo’s 90th Anniversary

by xoJohn November 4, 2019

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Marchesi di Barolo is one of the most historic wineries of the whole Barolo area, with a history dating back more than 200 years, to 1807. In that year the Marquis of Barolo Carlo Tancredi Falletti married Juliette Colbert de Maulévrier, a French noblewoman, it was she who saw the great potential of the Barolo wine, made out of the perfect grape for aging potential, Nebbiolo, named after “nebbia”, fog, which is very common in the area.

November 4, 2019 0 comment

The Scene

enCourage Kids Foundation hosts their Serving Up Smiles Food Tasting

by xoJohn October 28, 2019

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

On Tuesday, October 22, our friends at the enCourage Kids Foundation hosted their Serving Up Smiles premier tasting event with over 300 plus guests at Current in Chelsea Piers. The event combined philanthropy and good food as chefs from all over the city provided food and beverage and guests bid on spectacular items via silent auction. The tasting included dishes from some of the tri-state area’s finest restaurants. Some of the best dishes of the evening included sumptuous Sea scallops and slow-braised short ribs crostini from Ocean Prime, Meatballs with whipped ricotta from Lavo, Lobster Rolls from lamia’s Fish Market, and Ribeye and Mac n Cheese from Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse. It was definitely the place to be for delicious food.

October 28, 2019 0 comment

Taste

Exploring Meatless Options with Gardein

by Desha Winborne September 24, 2019

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Plant-based diets which were once met with skepticism are slowly becoming the norm for more and more people across the globe. Aside from the obvious health benefits, going without animal flesh for a few times a week could significantly impact our environment and end world hunger. While we aren’t quite ready to give up wings and things for good we are open to having one or two meatless meals a week. Luckily brands like Gardein are stepping up to the challenge and creating products to encourage carnivores to enjoy more plant-based meals.

September 24, 2019 0 comment

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