Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Whether you are a native of Oaxaca or just a fan of Mexican food, today is a day you should be celebrating with tacos and tequila. If you haven’t made your Cinco de Mayo plans already, here are a few suggestions to help you in the decision-making process… Continue reading Happy Cinco De Mayo!

By Raissa Nebie on May 5, 2009 | 0

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What to Eat This Weekend

Brunch at L’Ecole
L’Ecole, the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute is now serving a prix-fixe brunch for $19.50. The offer includes a basket of fresh baked breads, an appetizer and an entree. A pretty good deal for $19.50.
462 Broadway (between Broome St & Grand St)
New York, NY 10013
Tel: (212) 219-3300

Crawfish Boil at Flatbush Farm
Sunday, April 26 — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Chef Browning cooks up a Louisiana-style Crawfish Boil, outside on the patio: crayfish, corn, potatoes, and assorted creole and southern delights.
76 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Tel: (718) 622-3276

Sunday Dinner at Paradou
Three courses for the price of one — Purchase any entree and your choice of any appetizer and any dessert is on the house. As an added bonus this Sunday, Nancy Danino and her band will be performing R&B & Jazz-influenced originals and covers.
8 Little West 12th St
New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212) 463-8345

By Raissa Nebie on April 24, 2009 | 1

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The Brooklyn Flea is Back

Thank God it’s almost summer, meaning most yummy outdoor activities are set to resume soon. For starters, the Brooklyn Flea is returning to its outdoor location in Fort Greene this Saturday. And guess what? Saxelby is joining the ranks of the Flea’s tasty treat providers. My favorite cheesemongers are teaming up with Consider Bardwell Farm to bring you a grilled cheese delight soon to be coined as the “Saxwich.” Continue reading The Brooklyn Flea is Back

By Raissa Nebie on April 16, 2009 | 1

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Weekend Food Events April 3-6, 2009

This weekend, Saxelby and Murray’s will each host events that promise not only to be delicious, but also educational. Those looking for a thriftier source of culinary fun will be able to attend the Grillin’ on the Bay and Brooklyn Chili Smackdown, a fundraiser that will benefit St Mark’s School in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.

Friday April 3, 2009

Meet The Maker
Meet Adeline Folley-Druart, Cheesemaker, Operations Manager, and Culture Master at Vermont Butter & Cheese Company. Taste through her bevy of butters and cheese as she enlightens us on her cultural studies in France (cheese starter cultures, that is), bringing aged goat cheeses stateside, and her first-hand experiences making cheese in Vermont.
Cost: $40

Saturday April 4, 2009

Grillin’ on the Bay and Brooklyn Chili Smackdown
BBQ and Chilli masters will compete in this fundraiser that will benefit St. Mark School in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. $10 gets you all-you-can-eat chili. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase starting at noon.

Where: Corner of East 18th Street and Avenue Z in Brooklyn

Sunday April 5, 2009

Seasonal Cheese Tasting
For anyone who’s thirsting for some good cheese, good wine, and tall tales, Saxelby Cheesemongers is teaming up with Discovery Wines for a fabulous tasting. Event participants will “taste seasonal cheeses made in this period of flux between winter and spring, and discuss how seasonality and terroir exist in the cheese world”.
Where: Discovery Wines (10 Avenue A)
When: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: $45

By Thrifty Gourmet on April 3, 2009 | 0

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Thrifty Gourmet Fun On April 2

It’s no secret that good food and good music are the basic ingredients of a great party. So…

“Imagine a Shangri La of Sense Stimulation. A raucous party where New York’s most infamous chefs prepare you tongue-exploding morsels. Your ears are serenaded with virtuosic outlandish riffs from songs your elementary school choir used to sing. It is a holiday through the looking glass. It is a Celebration. It tastes amazing. It sounds like heaven. It is…”

Gastrophonic Stimulation

Still wondering where to take your date on Thursday? Head over to The Bowery Poetry Club for a tantalizing food and music experience that won’t break the bank. The sweet price tag of $12 makes Gastrophonic Stimulation one of the best fun and food deals in town.

When: Thursday April 2, 2009
Where: The Bowery Poetry Club
Cost: $12

Need I say more?

By Thrifty Gourmet on April 3, 2009 | 0

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