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Anthony Bourdain on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Andy — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:17:15 +0000

Last night, Anthony Bourdain stopped by the Late Night set to chat with Jimmy about his new book and its “raw” look at the world of food.

Wall & Water Cooking Classes

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:59:38 +0000

As we head into the fall months of great harvest, we are excited to kick off the Wall & Water cooking classes with Chef Maximo Lopez May. Classes will run every third Thursday of each month and each class will highlight a seasonal ingredient. The theme of this month’s cooking class is tomatoes. Chef will take you through the Andaz Farmers Market to pick out the class’ ingredients and then show various cooking techniques in the restaurant – all to create five delicious dishes. Wall & Water will provide you with knives to use, an apron, all of the recipes and a binder to keep the recipes so the next time you plan a dinner party, your Andaz cookbook will be ready!

This post was submitted by Wall & Water.

Sushi & Sake Classes at SUSHISAMBA

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:57:25 +0000

Class Info: The two hour class is an in depth lesson in the Japanese culture surrounding sushi and sake. Guests are given brochures to read during class and take home with them.

Class Highlights:
•Explanations on types of sake, its history and production
•Learning how to choose sushi-grade fish
•Finding out what tools you need to make sushi at home
•Gaining insider sushi-making tips from a SUSHISAMBA chef
•Guests can make and eat their own sushi roll

Throughout the program, guests sip and snack on a variety of sakes and enjoy apperitivo pairings edamame, tempura, anticuchos, sashimi and sushi.

Price: $85.00

RSVP: 212-691-7885

Location: SUSHISAMBA 7
87 7th Ave S
New York, NY 10014

This post was submitted by SushiSAMBA.

Oktoberfest and Lobstah Boil

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:53:16 +0000

I just wanted to let your readers know about two awesome events coming up in October. On Saturday, October 2nd we are hosting a Lobstah Boil courtesy of Red Hook Lobster Pound, at a never before seen outdoor space in Williamsburg. It is free to enter the beer garden and $27 per plate for the works – a full Maine Lobster, potato salad, corn, and cole slaw! Come join us to celebrate the end of summer with cold beer and crustaceans! On Saturday, October 9th, join us for a crisp fall afternoon of Oktoberfest with food vendors, lawn games, live bands, and German Beers (plus Root Beer for the kids!). It is free and open to the public.

This post was submitted by Christina.

Extended Daily Happy Hour Deal at Steak Frites

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:49:51 +0000

Steak Frites (9 E 16th St) has extended its happy hour special to every day from 4pm to closing. Well drinks, select draft beers, and select red/white wines for $5.

This post was submitted by Lauren.

Philippe Express Turns 1! Celebrates With $1 Chicken Satays, Renovations, New Menu Items & Anticipated Liquor License

Andy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:44:27 +0000

Philippe Express (469 Sixth Ave. b/t 11th and 12th St) is celebrating its 1 Year Anniversary! In addition to new renovations aimed at making the restaurant more of a ”la petite” location rather than an Express, Chef Chow will be offering his Signature Chicken Satays for only $1 on November 1-3 from 12-5pm. Philippe Express will debut their signature cocktails like the Philipptini and Lychee Martini. New items transported from Philippe’s flagship include Peking Chicken and Red Velvet Cake. Sorry Mr. Chow, it doesn’t look like they’re changing the name.

Reader Tip: BOGO Pasta Deal at Lasagna Ristorante

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:18:12 +0000

From NYC Recession Diary: “Just wanted to let you know about the buy one get one pasta deal at Lasagna Ristorante (785 9th Ave b/t 52nd and 53rd). They emailed me about it and I wanted to spread the word because i think it’s a fab deal! The link to the deal is here with all the details. Also, I’d love to guest blog about my experience at my local brunch spot, Harefield Road. they offer coffee/tea, mimosa/bloody mary and brunch entree for $12 flat cash. interested? if so I’ll draft it up in november!”

Thanks Kat, aka NYC Recession Diary, for the great tip and of course we would always welcome a guest post about a boozy brunch!

This post was submitted by katharine ricci.

SUSHISAMBA Is Searching For its Biggest Fan

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:43:18 +0000

Here’s an interesting promotion that just came through our submissions inbox. Wined & Dined would be the biggest fan if they would just offer us New Yorkers the same $16 “Sunday Funday” brunch w/ 3 complimentary cocktails that they offer to Chicagoans:

ARE YOU SUSHISAMBA’s BIGGEST FAN? Do you experience regular El Topo cravings? Do your shoulders take on a life of their own with the sound of our samba beats? Is sushisamba.com bookmarked on your web browser? Do you have the number of your nearest SUSHISAMBA location on speed dial? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to more than one of these questions, you may be eligible for the title of SUSHISAMBA’S BIGGEST FAN! As we countdown to our 10 Year Anniversary and another dynamic decade, we’d like to thank the family and friends who’ve made us who we are today. Across the globe, we’re searching for the ultimate SUSHISAMBA fan! It’s a search to find that special person who embodies the true spirit SUSHISAMBA by living a life filled with fun, creativity, music, travel and culinary adventure.
Think you’re ‘the one’? We invite you to submit your written memories, photos, YouTube videos and creative tributes to be considered for the title. One lucky winner will receive a $1,000 SUSHISAMBA gift certificate, two VIP tickets to our 10 Year Anniversary extravaganza in NYC in November, a feature article on our website, the chance to win two round-trip tickets and luxury hotel accommodations for our NYC Anniversary party in November, and the chance to win two tickets to Carnaval 2010 in Rio de Janeiro!
To submit:
Email: sushisamba10year@gmail.com
Mail: SUSHISAMBA Corporate
Attn: BIGGEST FAN
37 West 17 Street #7E
New York, NY 10011

Entries must be submitted by midnight on Saturday, November 1, 2009 for consideration. A winner will be selected on Friday, November 6, 2009.

This post was submitted by SUSHISAMBA.

Valentine’s Day Weekend Aphrodisiacs Menu @ ICON Restaurant at W New York

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:05:57 +0000

We just received another submission from ICON Restaurant. Chef Michael Wurster of ICON restaurant at W New York – The Court is offering a special $40 fixed Aphrodisiac Menu Friday and Saturday, February 13th and 14th. As the temperatures drop, this menu is sure to heat things up with creations such as lavender smoke-infused duck confit (lavender is said to stimulate female arousal). For reservations call 212-592-8888 or visit www.iconrestaurantnyc.com. Follow the Chef and daily restaurant updates at http://iconnyc.blogspot.com/.

Valentines Day Weekend Aphrodisiacs Menu 2009.doc (481 KB)

This post was submitted by ICON Restaurant.

ICON Restaurant Launches “Dining By Your Design”

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:53:30 +0000

Build a Personalized Dining Experience from 21 Traditional and Progressive Menu Items

Out with the old, in with the new in 2009 at ICON Restaurant. Chef Michael Wurster has rolled out a new twist on traditional dining by offering a menu that inspires guests to design their own dinner experience by building a tasting from 21 traditional and progressive dishes from the new menu. Exceptionally priced to offer value without foregoing culinary excellence or experience, each item is a building block to the guest’s personalized dining experience and is available beginning with five plates for $40 with additional progressions available. Each guest may select as many dishes as they choose, regardless of the number of dishes their dining companion selects, sweet or savory. See the new Winter Menu and more…

Selections on the menu include new American cuisine and touches of classical Americana with unique interpretations of Buffalo wings, Traditional Veal Meatballs and Chorizo scented Clam Chowder. Progressive Avant Garde style dishes for more adventurous diners include Sashimi of Big Eye Tuna, Calamari and Melon Salad and Scottish Langoustine Ravioli.

Complimenting the individualized dining experience is a wine by the glass menu selected by the Chef to accompany all of the dishes on the menu. The wine by the glass menu allows guests to create their own flight of wine at $6 and $7 per tasting flight or opt for a full pour from the list to savor throughout the meal.

Completing the meal, a selection of three desserts, Traditions, Fruit Forward and Progressive, allow guests to include the confection as the final course of their meal or to be ordered a’ la carte. The seasonal selection of sweet treats is highlighted by a Valhrona Chocolate Soufflé for two with praline sauce.

All of the small plate dishes are available to be enjoyed a’ la carte at $10 per plate or the unique create your own menu. The menu is also available at ICON’s full service bar or outdoor patio during seasonal months.

The vision of Chef Wurster for ICON is to provide diners a culinary experience prepared with a forward, modern American reflection, combined with the preserved simple gastronomic traditions to result in a menu exuding creativity and haute flavor. Born and raised in New York, Michael Wurster began his culinary pedigree with a degree from the famed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and has worked in the kitchens of Le Cirque under Sottha Kuhn, The French Laundry under Thomas Keller, Alain Ducasse New York with Alain Ducasse, and as Chef de Cuisine at Lutéce and Eleven Madison Park.

ICON is located at 130 East 39th Street, New York, New York. Serving breakfast, dinner and brunch, ICON is available for reservations at: 212-592-8888 or at www.iconrestaurantnyc.com . Follow the Chef and daily restaurant activity at: http://iconnyc.blogspot.com/

2009 New Winter Menu.doc (534 KB)

This post was submitted by ICON Restaurant.