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Review – ACME Restaurant and Bar
No, this is not a review of Cajun food, Po’ Boys and/or Hush Puppies. Instead, we are focusing on the newly reopened ACME with San Pellegrino’s #1 Restaurant in the World, Noma Co-Founder Mads Refslund...
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2011 RESTAURANTS – OUR GREATEST HITS/MISSES
After 1500+ check-ins in 2011, here is a compilation of Jeff’s most notable eats, both good and bad. Take note that the lists below are not necessarily new establishments, but ones we went to for the...
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The Top 10 Workout Songs For Winter 2012
With the cold Winter among us and parks closed, it’s easy to fall in a rut and hibernate. That’s where we come in. One can’t simply gorge without working off the calories right? Well, one can. One...
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First Look: Yorganic presents: “My Belly’s Playlist”
Wouldn’t it be refreshing to know that there was something new and inviting in the Downtown Manhattan food scene? Well we’re glad you asked. We were invited to partake in a sampling of new offerings by...
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Event – MiN NY presents: APHRODISIACS, LOVE POTIONS of MIXOLOGY & SCENTS JAN31
Join us in our flight of perfumes paired with bespoke elixirs designed by COCKTAIL ARCHITECT YUSEF AUSTIN.Our celebration of APHRODISIACS, LOVE POTIONS of MIXOLOGY & SCENTS will take place on...
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First Look: Playground Authentic Thai Cuisine
The epitome of a good meal: How much your nose runs.— at Playground. “The City That Never Sleeps” has one borough that is heads above the rest when it comes to Thai food: Queens. In a vicinity...
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First Look: Ristorante Aglio
It’s not often you find a restaurant group that excels at what they do. Let’s face it: fusion makes cuisine that much harder to pull off. From the same peeps that brought Greenwich Grill and Sushi...
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First Look: Yopparai NYC
Not drunk, but Brave is the word I would use to describe Yopparai, the new Izakaya in the former Sushi UO space. The layout has since changed to a more veracious ‘Tokyo vibe’, with more bar counter...
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Event – TAP-NY Taiwanese Night Market APR13 – we’ll be cooking!
Join I8NYC as we embark upon our first Tasting Table at the TAP-NY Taiwanese Night Market. For those of you who haven’t eaten at our i8 Supper Club, you can be sure we will be serving up something...
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First Look: Neta
“NETA=THE FRESH INGREDIENTS OF SUSHI” With former alums from Bar Masa at the helm, Neta is sure to be a a crowd pleaser right? Don’t bet on it. ‘Unprecedented pricing for such a location’ was the...
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Event – 2012 LuckyRice Festival MAY1-6 – Volunteers needed!
It’s that time of the year again! Buy tickets by clicking the link above, or if you want to help out, the below LUCKYRICE volunteer opportunities are available… Hit us up if interested and we will put...
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Event – Padma Lakshmi and Amanda Hesser @ 92Y APR9 – you’re invited!
We were graciously invited to this event for FREE. Those who want in, read on… To have a chance to win free tickets to this event, leave a comment below letting us know your favorite new 2012...
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First Look – Atera
Credit proprietor Jodi Richard for hand-picking Chef Matt Lightner for Atera, the former the Compose space at 77 Worth St in TriBeCa. Even more props for convincing him to come to NYC from Portland....
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First Look: Social Eatz’ New Menu
With their 1 year Anniversary Party approaching, Social Eatz is having a ‘Thank You Party’ to give back to their fans on April 24. The new menu and decor sets the tone for more serious food, but it is...
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Event – Mealku.com Friends & Family Brunch Sampler APR28
UPDATE: This event has now been pushed back to APR28. Every attendee MUST bring a dish (that feeds 10+). Also if you want to bring a friend, they have to bring a dish too. Please do not mooch, as that...
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Review – Mission Chinese Food NYC (Grand Opening)
Chef Danny Bowien is quickly rising amongst the transplant Chef world, making his presence known with tons of media coverage. We picked up an issue of Bon Appetit to check out the latest ongoings in...
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First Look: Chateau NYC
Heirloom Tomato Salad w/ Ricotta Ice Cream Replacing Todd English’s former CrossBar space at the Limelight Marketplace, he is back at it again with Chateau NYC, a French restaurant with dishes that are...
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i8 SEP29 Supper Club at Mealku Loft (Global Modernist Cuisine)
UPDATE: What a blast cooking. 5 courses for $25 was the steal of the century. BYOB too! PICS HERE For those who missed out, we’ll be resuming our Supper Club Dinners soon. October theme TBD, but always...
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Event – Private TriBeCa Loft Party OCT27
It’s been too long since the last party. Long time no see. Let’s catch up with good beats and great company. Make new friends, reacquaint with old ones, go gangnam style or be a wallflower. It’s up to...
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Event – Scented Eating, Drinking, & Merry Making DEC16
Email us if interested in celebrating the Holidays with us!Filed under: Events, Featured
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i8 Supper Club – Private Birthday Dinner JAN26
It was such a pleasure to cook for a repeat guest and her party of a dozen beautiful women. The menu was left to our capable hands and everyone left happy. This dinner was lighter and safer than our...
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Event – i8 Supper Club FEB16 (Comfort Food), Pot Luck Theme: Represent FEB17
UPDATE: We had a feast! Check out the succulent 48hr boneless short rib above! PICS HERE i8 Supper Club FEB16 (Comfort Food) Ok, we’re done hibernating from the cold. It’s time to kick some ass in the...
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Event – i8 Pot Luck Theme: Tapas (MAR31)
RSVP for: Pot Luck Theme: Tapas MAR31 | PICS FROM LAST TIME HERE After taking over this meetup as Organizer with over 2500+ members, it is only fitting that we throw an ice breaker Pot Luck...
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Event – Night Market at The Bowery Station MAR29-30
Always in support of the little guys, we love the notion of bringing a full-time Night Market to Manhattan. If some of you may recall, we did partake if their event last April in which we served...
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Event – 2013 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show JUN30-JUL2
Register by MAY17 for the discounted rate of $25! 3 days is a bargain at that price!Filed under: Events, Featured
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Private Event – First Taste: Mamak Rendang MAR23
You wil be amongst the first to taste the Malaysian food Truck/Cart hitting the streets of Manhattan by storm. Mamak is Indian Style Malaysian food, something new to the scene. A fusion of sorts, it...
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Review – Yuji Ramen Test Kitchen
It’s not often that you encounter someone so passionate about what they do to the point of perfection. Sharing the same values and also being a self taught chef, Yuji instantly made a connection with...
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Event – CCAP Sweet Sensations Tasting Benefit APR21
A great @CCAPINC event for a great cause. Hope everyone can make it! BUY TIX Filed under: Events, Featured, General
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Event – @LoveMamak at @TAP_NY Night Market APR19
All the event details are here:http://tapnightmkt.eventbrite.com/ – See y’all there at the @LoveMamak booth!Filed under: Events, Featured, General, Recommended
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Event – Hello Summer! Picnic Potluck JUN7
http://www.zokos.com/m6d1v Now serving New York City for more than 30 years, City Harvest is the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city’s hungry men, women, and children....
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Event – Got Sushi? Private Tasting Event @RestauranThalia – MAY21
UPDATE: What we did know: To come hungry. What we didn’t know: There would be 7 dishes, all of which were full portions besides the sushi rolls (menu above, right). Chef Honrado (above, left) was so...
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Event – Scentgasm: Cool Summer at a private SoHo loft JUL13
Join us at a Private SoHo loft for Scentgasm: Cool Summer with the i8 Supper Club. Three food pairings will be served cold. Your admission will include all of the following: 3 scents & cocktails...
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Event – i8 Supper Club JUL27 (Southern Holy Grail)
The theme for our next i8 Supper Club dinner was inspired by a trip down South to North Carolina. During our week long stay there, we not only ate our way through it, but we also visited a family farm...
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Recipe –‘Tarheel Country’ Cocktail
This is atypical of us, but we are going to divulge a recipe used in our i8 Supper Club. This drink was inspired by our #SouthernHolyGrail theme. The ginger liqueur in this is handcrafted, hand...
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Event – Let’s Cook! Surf N’ Turf w/ @Plated AUG13
Let’s COOK Surf N’ Turf! The folks over at plated.com have generously donated 8 dishes. They will deliver most of the ingredients and recipe cards but we still have to pay for delivery, condiments,...
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Recipe – Organic Smoothiegasm
Contrary to popular belief, we have to unlearn everything we read. Even though Coconut Milk contains 25% saturated fat (aka solid at room temperature), it is good for your health. PREFACE As a ritual,...
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Blogger’s Pizza Making Class at 180 w/ @GoVimbly
Chef Chris Nirschel aka @CulinaryBadBoy & Nicole We were invited to take part in a GoVimbly Blogger Pizza Making Class at 180 on Little Italy. We literally wined and dined our way through an...
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Blogger’s Event at @Felice_83
Undoubtedly one of the best (if not THE best) meals we’ve been invited to write about. @Felice_83 is definitely a sleeper since there is a plethora of Italian Restaurants to choose from in NYC. Don’t...
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Truffle Hunting Redux: Say Goodbye to Your Little Piggies
A rare gourmet delicacy may be just below your feet, but unless you own a truffle-hunting pig, you probably haven’t had much luck hunting these valuable fungi. Man’s best friend may be able to help....
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Event – Pot Luck Theme: Comfort Food NOV24
What a better way to stay toasty! Bring your favorite culinary creations and dress them to impress! Lasagna? Chili? Soup? Stew? Curious to see what culinary delights you will bring forth to the table!...
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Event Recap – @CampbellKitchen Swanson Cooking Academy OCT10
We were graciously invited to check out a cooking demo by @CampbellKitchen applying their 3 new broths in dishes: Thai Ginger (Curry Stew), Hot and Sour (Short Rib Stew), and Mexican Tortilla (Mole...
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Event Recap – Mancora 10yr Anniversary Dinner
Pictured: Cow heart w/ cusco corn, yucca Mancora is a Peruvian Restaurant that can easily be skipped over while walking in the East Village. We have never been there ourselves, til now. The food is...
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White Paper: The HealthCare.gov fiasco was avoidable #ObamaCare
We don’t normally post articles off-topic, but we felt this was important. Below is a White Paper from www.QaConsultants.ca “The dust has not completely settled but what we now know is not a pretty IT...
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i8NYC Catering – email i8feed@gmail.com – Sample Fall Menu
Since our i8 Supper Club days, we have been busy partnering up with a few Companies to share our love of food with the masses. Here is a Sample Fall Menu below to whet your appetite. We can also cater...
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Operation Dining Out: The Three-Legged Approach to Restaurant Appeal
Restaurants are often referred to as a three-legged stool. Each leg is part of the experience: the food, the service and the ambiance. Dining out is so much more than just eating, it’s an event—or at...
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Culinary delights for New York’s tourists
Those with an appetite for culinary adventure will not be disappointed in the city of New York. On the dinner plates of the Big Apple, we find an enticing blend of the familiar and the strange – so...
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Event – @TAP_NY 3rd Annual Taiwanese Night Market APR25
Get your tickets here: http://nightmarket.tapny.org/ Ask someone what their favorite part of Taiwan is, and chances are the answer will be about food. It’s in this spirit that TAP brings you our Third...
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Event – From BBQ to Braai at Studio450 SEP4
Attend an amazing event for a great cause, Edible Schoolyard! You can see Chef Hugo Uys talking about the event “From BBQ to Braai” on Good Day NY. The event begins at 7pm and runs tip 10pm on...
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Recommended – Served by Stadium
Your order is delivered! Every once in awhile we come across love. Not love as in love life, but love as in taking meticulous care to fill a void. Startups are often the result of our own or someone...
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