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May 14th & 15th: The Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
This annual even, currently in its 32nd year, gives you the opportunity to sample over thirty different international cuisines -- like the United Nations, but much tastier. Ninth Avenue from 37th to 57th Street, from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. Call 212-581-7029 for more information.
May 16th: Save CBGB: Eat More Chocolate
This benefit, touted as an "an all-chocolate, rock-and-roll experience," is raising funds to save the East Village rock institution CBGB, and the Chocolate Bar has created a special line of limited-edition chocolates to support the effort. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., at CBGB, 315 Bowery. $5/person.
May 17th: Dine Around Downtown
For the eighth year running, this event serves up samples from over 50 downtown restaurants. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Chase Manhattan Plaza, between Liberty & Pine and Nassau & William Streets. Admission is free, and tastes range from $3 to $5. For more information call 212-835-2789.
May 17th: The Cuisine of Queens & Beyond
Join Rocco DiSpirito in his hometown at this Dish du Jour magazine tasting event. It will feature over 40 restaurants, wine and beer companies, and gourmet shops while raising money for SHAREing and CAREing Breast Cancer Support Services. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 718-777-7918. 6-9 pm, Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria.
May 17th: Italian Winemakers at Discovery Wines
Nibble on hors d'oeuvres as you sample Italian wines from nine different winemakers including Montecastelli (we were lucky enough to taste some of their wines one of our own Joe DeSalazar's recent Foodie events. Each will showcase two to three wines and teach participants about the winemaking process at their esates. Advance reservations by email to ellisa@discoverywines.com are required, and the cost is $25. 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Discovery Wines, 10 Avenue A, between Houston and 2nd Street.
May 19th: The Great Match
Taste wines from Spain along with tasty international tapas from Tia Pol, Sugarcane, Zocalo, Zipi Zape and more. For tickets ($50 in advance, $60 at the door) call 1-866-849-8703 or buy them online. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street.
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Here's an interesting read about CBGB:
MOMA BLCKR
You know what else? The owner, Hilly Kristal, has had an outpouring of support and has received grant offers from rich donors, but he refused. Why?
I can think of a million other charities that need money more desperately than Hilly and his oh-pity-me-CBGB. Did you know New York has record-high homelessness? (As in, the highest EVER on record!)