NYC’s Sixth Annual Latke Festival

December 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Tonight, just in time for the beginning of Hanukkah, restaurants will be creating their version of the favorite holiday treat, the Latke! Tonight is the Sixth Annual Latke festival, where proceeds from participating restaurants will benefit The Sylvia Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching children how to cook and eat well. The panel of judges includes New York City Wine & Food Festival Founder, Lee Schrager as well as Saver editor-in-chief Adam Sachs.

The event will take place tonight from 7:30PM-9PM with a ticket price of $60 at the Metropolitan Pavillion on 125 W 18th Street. To purchase a ticket and for a full list of participating restaurants, click here. Below are some of the participants aiming to make the best interpretations of Latkes in New York City:

  • Joseph Leonard, Chef Gabe Stulman
    Tailgate Sundays: Caraway Spiked Latke with Brats, Beer Mustard & Crispy Onion
  • Dough, Chef Fany Gerson
    Assorted Donuts
  • Toloache, Chef Julian Medina
    Potato Pancake with Beef Short Rib Chorizo & Chipotle Crema
  • Mokbar, Chef Esther Choi
    Pork Potato Pancake with Kimchi Crema

 

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Christmas Eve Dining in NYC

December 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment

If you don’t feel like whipping up a five course Christmas Eve meal at your home, Eater has you covered! As Christmas Eve approaches (and it is approaching fast), Eater has prepared a list of options for where to enjoy this feast in the city. The options include anything from traditional Christmas feasts to more international varieties such as a Swedish julbord, Mexican tacos, Caribbean callaloo-stuffed ravioli, and Brazilian moqueca. Below are a few options for where to spend December 24th dinner this year if you feel like mixing it up!

  • Aquavit, offering a traditional Swedish julbord buffet for $95 per person, at 65 East 55th Street.
  • Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria, five course fish dinner for $95 per person, at 53 Great Jones Street.
  • Le Fond, Christmas Eve supper family style, at 105 Norman Avenue in Brooklyn.
  • Northern Spy Food Co., three course prix fixe menu at $65, at 511 E 12th Street.

For more dining options on Christmas Eve and more about the menu offerings, click here

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