Trying to keep up with all the food and cocktail events happening around NYC can be overwhelming and exhausting … but it’s certainly not dull. A few Thursdays ago I attended a book signing party at The Flatiron Room for Fred Minnick’s Whiskey Women – an exciting new book I mentioned in a recent post.…
The obvious promotion of celebrity chefs, TV shows and food conglomerates has reached international proportions with festivals from Aspen to Barbados. Tickets cost upwards of hundreds of dollars, and that doesn’t include plane fare or hotel. Supposedly a portion goes to charity, but that’s questionable. Even smaller festivals, which focus on local ingredients and promote…
Butchering lessons have been all the rage. Selling out in minutes, the high demand means prices aren’t cheap. Unfortunately, most classes in my area have been in Brooklyn and don’t usually coincide with my work schedule. And if I’m spending all that money, I should be taking home the meat, instead of leaving it for…
Despite its name, this holiday — turned universal excuse to drown one’s self in giant glasses of golden beer — is actually celebrated in September. That’s why I’ve chosen it for this month’s travel post. The fest begins when the mayor of Munich (aka the bürgermeister) taps the first keg at noon, which takes place this…
One of the best things about NYC in the summer is the free events in area parks. Pack some wine, cheese and other snacks, grab a few friends or go on your own for a wonderful night, weather permitting. Here’s a few options for you to mark on your calendar: SummerStage: The lineup continues to…
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