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October 12 & 13: London's "Cocktail King" at Pegu Club
Douglas Ankrah of LAB and Townhouse, London's cocktail hot spots, and author of Cocktails: Shaken & Stirred will be holding a special residency at Pegu Club this week. Douglas is going to be behind the bar, making drinks himself, tonight and tomorrow night until 8:30/9pm, but they'll be serving his specialty cocktails all night. 77 W. Houston St., near W. Broadway.
October 13: First Annual Break-Fast Bagel Boogie at Mo Pitkin’s
Maybe you fasted, maybe you didn't, maybe you atoned for your sins, maybe not. Mo doesn't care -- come break the fast either way. Enjoy an unlimited buffet, open bar (including the Manischevetini) and live music with Paul Shapiro’s Ribs & Brisket Revue (that's a band, not food). Tickets are $35.00 per person and can be purchased in advance online or at the door the night of the event, if available. 7-10pm, Mo Pitkin’s House of Satisfaction, 34 Avenue A, between 2nd and 3rd, 212-777-5660 .
October 14: Schnäck Burger-Eating Contest
Schnäck is holding a competition to see who can down the most of their mini-burgers in 8 minutes. The contest is sponsored by Schnack and their new location host, the Brooklyn Lyceum. The MC for the evening will be burger documentarian, George Motz, creator of Hamburger America. A screening of the movie will follow the competition, which begins at 8pm. Think you've got what it takes? Contact Harry Hawk, via email at habs@panix.com. And, yes, there are prizes, as well as some pretty serious rules.
October 15: Taste of Chinatown
Over fifty restaurants, bakeries and teahouses will showcase their specialties at Taste of Chinatown, all for no more than 2 bucks. In addition to the traditional $1.00 tasting plates, some spots are featuring additional dishes for $2.00 -- either way, it's a bargain. For a full list of participating restaurants and their offerings, visit the Explore Chinatown website. Mott, Baxter, Mulberry, Bayard, Pell, Doyers Streets (between Canal & Worth Streets), 1:00 - 6:00 pm.
October 15: NYC Oyster Festival
Reader Dave H. informs us that the annual Guinness OysterFestival on Stone Street (the Stone St. ending at
Hanover Sq.) is this Saturday, featuring live music, Guinness, Harp and most importantly, oysters on the half shell.
October 15: I.C.E.'s 30th Anniversary
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, The Institute of Culinary Education (I.C.E.) is offering on Saturday, October 15, eight classes at $30 each. Special offerings include "Sushi 101: Roll Your Own," "Tapas Rapidas with Sangria," "Icing the Cake," "Chocolate Truffles," "Great Value Wines," and "Wine, Cheese & Pate." Hell, for $30 each, take a few! For more details and to register, visit iceculinary.com.
October 17: Brooklyn Eats
Come taste the bounty of Brooklyn: 55 of the borough's best restaurants, caterers, micro-brews and wines, including Paninoteca 275, Sugarcane, the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, Brooklyn Brewery and more. Presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and the local chapter of the American Institute of Wine and Food. Tickets are available online in advance for $65 or at the door for $75. New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
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where can a girl get a good clambake in NYC around this time of year?
Gay boyfriend was a little disappointed by the stinginess of the portions at Taste of Chinatown earlier this year. The only great deal was the pancakes at the Peking Duck House.