December 5th 2011 Sterling Vineyards hosted the finals of the Sterling Ultimate Host Contest. The four finalist each transformed a corner of the Twelve 21 event space into a unique vision of the perfect holiday party showcasing Sterling Wines. Judges included the Emmy-winning host of Top Chef, Padma Laksmi.
The Breakdown:
Location: 231 2nd Avenue
Cuisine: Eclectic Italian
Items: 4 dishes, 1 pizza, 2 desserts, 2 soft drinks
Cost: $104.50 (with 20% tip)
Best Dish: Its the meatball factory so of course, you MUST have the meatballs. Our favorite was the “Meatsa Meatsa” in “Meathouse” sauce, an amazing mix of flavors.
Just this past Sunday at the Soho Grand Yard I had one of the best NY dinner experiences of the summer. The Hunger NYC hosts a series of communal Pop-up dinner events beginning in May of this year. The theme was Argentinean BBQ. The pop-up dinner series will feature a new theme and menu. Chef Camille Becerra, a former Top Chef contestant is the creator of the menu series.