It's almost time to march bravely into another full week of work, and while the temperature might become a half-frigid shitshow, we've got some delicious food events that will keep you warm and well-fed. Grab a good pair of gloves, a knit cap, and some napkins because things might get messy—and we're not talking about wintry mix.
Start off your week with chef David Santos's Monday nightPop-Up in the East Village. He'll be serving up both his famous Nashville-style hot chicken as well as hot catfish, both cooked to a tender and crispy deliciousness. It'll be served family-style at Noreetuh (128 First Avenue between 7th and 8th) and will come with plenty of sides like potato salad, cole slaw, white bread, pickles, and beer-brown sugar baked beans. $55 is a bargain price and seatings will take place every half hour from 6 to 9 p.m.
Also on Monday, stop in at Grand Central for Taste of the Terminal, an all-day event that will include Jacques Torres Ice Cream, Oren's Daily Roast coffee, eats from Tri-Tip Grill, snacks from Murray's Cheese, and live music all day long from 11 a.m. through the evening rush hour. The parties will take place in Vanderbilt Hall every Monday throughout the month, so if you can't make it this week be sure to pencil in a future date.
On Tuesday night, get extra-comfortable with sausage during The Wurst of Lucky Peach's Launch Party. You'll watch star sausage-makers Jocelyn Guest and Erika Nakamura prepare fresh links while they field questions from a panel that includes Ivan Ramen's Ivan Orkin and This American Life contributor Starlee Kine. A ticket will also get you access to an after-party that promises hot dogs, a toppings bar, and beer, plus your own copy of LP's new encased meat-themed book and a year-long subscription to their regular magazine. It's all happening at the Williams-Sonoma at Columbus Circle at 7 p.m.
It's almost certainly nicer in Napa Valley than it is this week in New York, and you'll at least be able to eat like you're in California wine country during chef Christopher Kostow's month-long takeover at the NoMad Bar. Kostow, who runs The Restaurant at Meadowood, will be serving avocado tempura with oyster dip, carrots with burnt cream, chicken rye pasta, date cakes, and so much more. The plates are all functioning as out-of-town previews of his new Charter Oak restaurant, which will open in Helena, California later this year. And so if you've ever wanted to serve as a practice patron for a world-star chef—all at a discount price—now's your chance. No plane ticket required.
And lastly, if we told you that free cocktail tastings were happening all week long at The Regal...that should be all you need to know. The newly-opened Williamsburg diner and drinks spot is welcoming the world in for an hour each night, Tuesday through Saturday, to try their new seasonal drinks menu. Selections will vary daily and are being curated by their beverage director, Steven Escobar. Stop in and you'll have a shot at catching his Powder Keg, which boasts barrel-aged rye and cinnamon clove syrup, mixed with apple cider, and lemon. Reserve your spot here.
