Event Guide

The Top 5 Food Events to Check Out This Week

Here are this week’s not-to-miss food events where you can meet folks indulging in their favorite eats, just as much as you do. 

Scenes from Foodstand Spotlight held last week at Foodstand HQ (in last week’s newsletter!)

1. Mon, Jan 26th @ 7PM|Winegasm|31-86 37th Street|Queens

The Queens Slur: Slow Money NYC Monthly Happy Hour
It’s the Slow Food NYC monthly Happy Hour! It’s fun, social, and informal. But it’s also your opportunity to talk to the leadership of Slow Food NYC and let them know what’s on your mind. Got a great idea for an event? Looking for ways to get involved? Want to learn more about Slow Food? Just looking to have a relaxing drink with other “Slow” minded people? The Slur is your opportunity to get involved.

2. Tues, Jan 27th @ All Day|Staying In|Home|Blizzard JunoDecadent Hot Chocolate + Good Food Documentaries
We’re going to take a page from The Smitten Kitchen‘s cookbook to brave the upcoming blizzard this Tuesday. Grab your comforter, this simple recipe for a heartwarming Hot Chocolate, and snuggle up to that television subscription for some good food documentaries. We personally love: Food, Inc, Forks Over Knives, and Vegucated!

3. Wed, Jan 28th @ 8PM|Littlefield|622 DeGraw St|Brooklyn

Romance and Revenge: Aphrodisiacs and Female Prisoners

Every culture has a long history of aphrodisiacs — love-inducing and libido-promoting foods, ranging from the commonplace to the esoteric. Is chocolate the rightful king of Valentines Day, or could the world do better with a tiger’s unmentionables? When love goes wrong, out comes the Victorian obsession with female poisoners: delicate and seductive, the ladies made headlines in the age of yellow journalism for offing their lovers with poisoned food. Join the Masters of Social Gastronomy to trace the history of these ladies and see what science has to say about their amorous assertions.

4. Thurs, Jan 29th @ 6:30PM|The Brooklyn Kitchen|100 Frost St|Brooklyn

Inventing Baby Food: Taste, Health, & Industrialization of the American Diet
Is it true that breast is best? Did the development of commercial baby food in mid-twentieth century America provide safe and healthy food, freeing mothers to work outside the home, or did it cause the decline of breastfeeding and set the stage for an epidemic of childhood obesity? No topic is more fraught than what we feed babies. A complex social activity as well as a question of nutrition, feeding babies is an expression of American notions about science, health, child-rearing practices, and tradition. Amy Bentley, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University will discuss the ways in which commercial baby food shaped the evolution of parental and pediatric care in the mid-twentieth century and the role of such food in helping to establish adult preferences for much of todays highly-processed, calorie dense, and minimally nutritious foods. A reception with martinis and a 1950s-inspired cocktail party menu will precede the talk.

5. Sat, Jan 31st @ 9AM – 5PM |Grind|1412 Broadway|Manhattan
Food Startup Venture Fundraising Boot Camp
Join our friends at Food + Tech Connect for their upcoming fundraising boot camp. Taught by US Venture Partners Partner Paul Matteucci, this intimate, hands-on bootcamp will demystify the process of raising venture capital and give you the tools to go out and raise money with confidence. 
 

TAKEAWAYS:

• Get an insider look at how VCs evaluate deals
• Understand key fundraising concepts
• Determine which fundraising option is best for you
• Understand market sizing and valuation
• Create financial projections
• Develop a rough pitch deck
• Come up with a fundraising strategy for your company

You’ll also get help with your pitch from a rockstar group of food investors, including: Shen Tong of FOOD-X, Franklin Isacson of Verlinvest, Zubin Canteenwalla of NGEN Partners and Trevor Nelson of Alliance Consumer Growth. Work with investors behind companies like popchips, Nomiku and Brightfarms. Space is limited to around 30 people, so snag your spot today and save $100 with exclusive code for Foodstand community “FUNDing25” here.

The Top 5 Food Events to Check Out This Week

Here are this week’s not-to-miss food events where you can meet folks indulging in their favorite eats, just as much as you do. 

Scenes from The Resolution Supper, hosted by Foodstander Chef Celia Lam (in last week’s newsletter!)

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2. Wed, Jan 21st @ 7PM|Natural Gourmet Institute|48 West 21st St 2nd Fl|Manhattan

What the Fork Are You Eating?
With grocery store aisles overflowing with products claiming to be “low-fat,” “gluten-free,” or “natural,” it can seem almost impossible to know what’s actually good for you. That’s where certified chef and nutritionist Stefanie Sacks comes in with her new book, What the Fork Are You Eating?, a straightforward blueprint on how to shop for your health. Featuring an aisle-by-aisle breakdown and 50 original recipes, this practical guide helps readers choose health from cart to kitchen. Go hear Stefanie Sacks read from her book and explain how to best navigate the complexity that is our food system.

3. Thurs, Jan 22nd @ 6PM|Invisible Dog Gallery|51 Bergen St|Brooklyn

Good Spirits – The First Ever Brooklyn Edition

It’s time to raise a glass to delicious local food and spirits! Mirrored after one of Edible’s most successful events, Good Spirits Manhattan, Good Spirits Brooklyn will pair acclaimed spirits brands with celebrated local restaurants for an unforgettable evening.

4. Sat, Jan 24th All Day 1-hr Slots|Openhouse|201 Mulberry St|Manhattan

The Big Cheesy: Winter Edition

The only thing better than a good grilled cheese sandwich is six grilled cheese sandwiches paired with a couple of frosty wintery brews from Goose Island. Enjoy the mouthwatering lineup from Sons of Essex, Hudson Common, Eggs Travaganza, Twist and Smash’d, Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen and Fame by Alex Mitow. Tickets are $30 and you’ll get a chance to vote for your favorite in the Big Cheesy People’s Choice Award.

5. Sun, Jan 25th @ 3PM – 8PM | Blue Hill at Stone Barns|155 Varick St|Manhattan
Sausage & Beer: 10th Annual + Final Dinner
With local beer and bangers, Blue Hill at Stone Barns‘ annual dinner is the meal everyone wants in on. On the menu: beer from New York State breweries including Elmsford’s Captain Lawrence, Peekskill Brewery, Brooklyn-based Kelso and Evil Twin, plus sausages from Stone Barns itself and Flying Pigs Farm in Shushan, New York. As an added bonus before the meal is an interactive cocktail hour with sausage-making demonstrations and a Q&A with farmers. Visiting chef for the event is Johnathan Adler, executive chef atFranny’s, maker of local, organic pizza and Italian fare in Brooklyn. To reserve your spot, call (914) 366-9600. Tickets go for $198 per person. Watch The Sausage and Beer Dinner Chronicles, a video from Blue Hill about sausages and beer to whet your appetite!

The Top 5 Food Events to Check Out This Week

Here are this week’s not-to-miss food events where you can meet folks indulging in their favorite eats, just as much as you do. 

1. Tues, Jan 6th @7:30PM | Symphony Space | 2537 Broadway | Brooklyn

Five Boroughs Food Talk: Brooklyn as a Brand

The word “Brooklyn” alone evokes images of artisanal popsicles, mason jars filled with pickled produce, and delightfully labeled home brews. Brooklyn has become the “it” spot for trying something new or reviving something old with a twist, and food is certainly part of this borough’s burgeoning brand. Join host Gabriella Gershenson in a lively discussion with Eric Demby, co-founder of Brooklyn Flea, Allison Kave, co-owner of Butter and Scotch, Marty Markowitz, former Brooklyn Borough President, and Rachel Wharton, editor in chief of Edible Brooklyn on how Brooklyn is becoming a brand.

2. Tues, Jan 6th @ 7PM | Court Tree Collective | 371 Court St | Brooklyn
Cheese Tasting with Wine
Never be afraid of the fancy cheese shop again! The Court Tree Collective is a group of artists with a shared aim of bringing art and cultural events to the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn and in this guided cheese tasting, they will cover all the basics – from cheesemaking and history, to the science of taste and the art of presentation – all while sampling 8 phenomenal cheeses that represent the best of their region and style. Be ready to entetain and impress your friends with your newfound cheese mastery! Wine will be provided – for educational purposes, of course!

3. Fri, Jan 9th @ 6:30pm | Foodstand HQ | 115 5th Ave | Manhattan
Foodstand Exclusive: New Year, New Pantry: A Food Swap Soirée

4. Sat, Jan 10th @ 12 PM | Pier 41 | 174 Van Dyke St | Brooklyn

Fleisher’s Pig-to-Pork: Butchery 101

Join Fleisher’s for a hands-on, craft butchery experience at the company’s whole animal breaking facility. The day will include a whole pig butchery demo by their skilled butchers, reviewing anatomy, primals and cooking tips as well as hands-on butchering experience breaking down a whole animal into retail cuts. Further discussions will take place on sourcing, sustainability & labeling in the local food system over meaty snacks. From their Red Hook community, Stumptown coffee & Sixpoint beer provided during the class. Fleisher’s request that all attendees wear closed-toe shoes and bring warm clothes.

5. Sat, Jan 10th @ 1PM – 4PM | Jimmy’s No. 43 | 43 East 7th St | Manhattan
Cider & Cassoulet Guided Tasting
Are you ready for some cassoulet? Jimmy’s will be be featuring cassoulet on their menu starting with this preview event on Saturday. From 1-4 p.m. you’ll get three styles of cassoulet with 10 different cider pairings. For the past two years this has been one of the restaurant’s favorite events, a casual and intimate guided tasting with cassoulet!

The Top Food Events to Check Out This Week

1. SAVE THE DATE! Fri, Jan 9th @6:30pm | 115 5th ave | NYC

New Year, New Pantry

2. Tues, Dec 23rd @ 6:30PM | Brooklyn Brainery | 190 Underhill Ave | Brooklyn

The History of Gin

From the debauched slums of Victorian London to dry martinis and fancy cocktail parties, gin has had a remarkable journey, a story that reflects the ever changing moods and sensibilities of society at large. Join the team at Brooklyn Brainery to explore long and winding history of this beloved spirit.

3. Wed, Dec 24th @ 7PM | Corkbuzz |13 E. 13th St. | NYCChristmas Eve: A Feast of the Seven Fishes

Join the folks at Corkbuzz for a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner, featuring seven mouthwatering seafood dishes, all served family style and specially paired with wines chosen by Master Sommelier, Laura Maniec. $125 includes a family-style meal, wine pairings, and tip.

4. Sat, Dec 27th @ 7PM | Downtown Manhattan | NYCHats off: An Indian Inspired Celebration!
Join fellow Foodstander and private chef, Shuchi, for an evening of hats, a 6-course Indian-inspired Tasting Menu + A glass of Bubbly or Holiday Cocktail. BYO always welcome.

5. All week! NYC’s Greenmarkets will have a special holiday schedule

Check the schedule before you head to the market.

That’s all for this week. Nom on, Foodstanders!

Cheers,
The Foodstand team

The Top 5 Food Events to Check Out This Week

Here are this week’s not-to-miss food events where you can meet folks indulging in their favorite eats, just as much as you do. 

A Photo of the audience from our most recent Foodstand Spotlight

1. Monday, Dec. 15th @ 6:30PM | Foodstand HQ | 115 5th Ave | NYC
Foodstand Spotlight – Almost Sold Out!

2. Tues, Dec 16th @ 7PM | *LOCATION CHANGE* Pegu Club | 77 West Houston St | NYC

NYC Slow Food NYC Happy Hour

Slow Food NYC is the NYC chapter SlowFoodUSA, dedicated to good, clean & fair food for all New Yorkers. The Slow Food NYC Happy Hour is an opportunity to talk to the leadership of Slow Food NYC and let them know what you have in mind — Got a great idea for an event? Looking for ways to get involved? Want to learn more about Slow Food? Just looking to have a relaxing drink with other “Slow” minded people? The Slur is your opportunity – free and open to everyone.

3. Wed, Dec 17th @ 7PM | Bookstore Cafe | 126 Crosby St | NYC

Brooks Headley and Gabrielle Hamilton In Conversation

Chefs Brooks Headley is the executive pastry chef at Del Posto, New York City’s only four-star Italian restaurant. Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef/owner of landmark Prune restaurant in New York’s East Village and the author of the bestselling memoir Blood, Bones and Butter. Join them as they discuss their new cookbooks: Fancy Desserts (Headley) a dessert cookbook and portrait of an unconventional dessert maker and Prune (Hamilton) an extensive collection of the recipes served at beloved restaurant over the last fifteen years. 

4. Saturday, Dec 20th @ 12-6PM | Pine Box Rock Shop | 12 Grattan St | BK

Say It Ain’t Snow: Vegan Holiday Pop-Ups
FREEZE. And start planning your sleigh ride over to the Vegan Holiday Shop-Ups! Pine Box Rock Shop is hosting a holiday market for all your shopping, gifting, and feasting needs. Discover the best vegan, locally made foods and wares at the only all vegan market in New York City. 

5. Friday, Dec 13th @ 12-6PM|Bohemian Hall| 29-19 24th Ave | Queens

Astoria Market
Astoria Market is an artisan market filled with handmade, baked, and vintage goods. It’s become a popular place for Queens based artists to sell their wares within their own borough. The market is based out of the Main Hall of the famous Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, so you can enjoy some delightful local beers while you’re at it.

The Top 5 Food Events to Check Out This Week

Here are this week’s not-to-miss food events where you can meet folks indulging in their favorite eats, just as much as you do. 

1. Monday, Dec 8th @ 730PM | The National Arts Club | 15 Gramercy Park South

Whiskey Women, with Fred Minnick

Join Fred Minnick, author of Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch and Irish Whiskey, tells us how the spirits were developed by women, who also invented beer and distillation and owned major brands including Bushmills, Laphroaig and Makers Mark. Fred Minnick will describe the little-known history of the females who transformed the whiskey industry, from Mesopotamia’s first beer brewers and distillers, to rowdy American bootleggers during Prohibition, to today’s multi-billion dollar business. A reception before the talk will feature three whiskey women, all New York distillers pouring tastes of their locally made spirits.

2. Tuesday, Dec 9th @ 11AM-4PM | Swɘetgreen |100 Kenmare St. 

Foodstand Access: Sweetgreen Nolita Opening

3. Wednesday, Dec 11th @ 6:30PM | Tenement Museum| 103 Orchard St

Eating Delancey: A Celebration of Jewish Food

The new book, Eating Delancey, captures the significance of Jewish food in beautiful photographs, recipes, and heartwarming reminisces. Come hear the stories of knishes, kasha, herring, Russ & Daughters, Sammy’s Roumanian, and Katz’s with authors Aaron Rezny and Jordan Schaps. They will be joined by Russ & Daughters’ Niki Russ Federman, as well as book contributors award-winning writers Cara De Silva and Bob Morris, and documentary filmmaker Erik Anjou. 

4. Wednesday, Dec 11th @ 7PM | Baked Tribeca | 279 Church St

Dessert-apoolza
It’s a party. It’s a book-signing. It’s a full on dessert shin-dig. Eat, Drink, and be Sweet (and Merry) for a good cause. Featuring Dorie Greenspan of Baking Chez Moi, Agatha Kulaga and Erin Patinkin of Ovenly, Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna ofAmple Hills, Allison Kave of Butter and Scotch, Patti Paige of Baked Ideas, Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito of Baked. All of the featured authors will be signing their latest book and slinging an array of sweets. Bites, beer/wine, and coffee included.

5. Friday, Dec 13th 11AM-7PM|Astor Center| 399 Lafayette St

Saveur Holiday Special: Learn, Shop, Taste
SAVEUR has created a one-day-only fête to get you into the holiday spirit at this year’s Saveur Holiday Social. Find the perfect present for food-obsessed friends and family while enjoying endless seasonal dishes and drinks. Boasting a full menu of workshops led by the best-of-the-best in the industry, this event has everything you need for holiday inspiration. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to our charity partner, Citymeals-on-Wheels.

The Top 5 Food Events to Check Out This Week

Here are this week’s not-to-miss food events where you can meet folks indulging in their favorite eats, just as much as you do. 

1. Monday, Dec 1st 6:30-8:30PM | Haven’s Kitchen | 109 W 17th

Edible Schoolyard NYC Presents: Toast & Taste the Season With Us

Join the team from Haven’s Kitchen, Momofuku, Sweetgreen and chefs from Perla, Joseph Leonard, and Bar Sardine for an evening of cocktails and bites. All proceeds benefit Edible Schoolyard NYC, which aims to transform communities and combat childhood obesity by building gardens and kitchen classrooms at underserved NYC public schools.

2. Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:30 PM | Mid-Manhattan Library | 455 5th Ave
The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites

Listen to Libby O’Connell, Senior Vice President and Chief Historian at the History Channel, for a visual lecture focused on three iconic periods of culinary history in New York—New Netherlands, the Gilded Age, and 9/11. See how our city’s foodways reveal an engaging perspective of history for diverse audiences.

3. Wednesday, Dec 3rd 7PM| Warburg Lounge | Lexington Ave at 92nd St

Liquid Intelligence

In famed mixologist Dave Arnold’s world, the shape of an ice cube, the sugars and acids in an apple, and the bubbles in a bottle of champagne are all ingredients to be measured, tested and tweaked. Join the creative force behind Booker & Dax, New York City’s high-tech bar, for a look at the next generation of cocktail making. Geek out with Dave as he shares his experimentations with temperature, carbonation, sugar concentration and acidity in his quest to enhance classic cocktails and invent new ones that revolutionize what a drink can look and taste like.

4. Thursday, Dec 4th – Sunday, Dec 7th | 168 Bowery | Manhattan

Food52 Holiday Market
To celebrate this time of year, Food52 is bringing back The Holiday Market. Stop by to find a selection of beautiful housewares, kitchen and pantry essentials. The location will also be hosting classes to bring your gift wrapping, wreath making, cocktail shaking, and holiday cooking skills to a new level — and serving tastes of some of your favorite Food52 recipes throughout. See link to RSVP for all event listings.

5. Saturday, Dec 6th 1-4PM | Villain | 50 N 3rd St | Brooklyn

Thrillist Presents: Fest of The Best

Ready to sink your teeth into about a dozen restaurants’ worth of dishes? Well Thrillist’s Fest of the Best is right around the corner, celebrating NYC’s finest dining establishments from 2014. There’ll be food from your NYC favorites, classy cocktails, live music, free giveaways, and an Instagram-fueled photobooth, because, pics of your food belong in hard copy.

The Top 5 Food Events to Check Out This Week

Here are this week’s not-to-miss food events where you can meet folks indulging in their favorite eats, just as much as you do. 

1. Monday, Nov. 17th @ 6:30pm | Foodstand HQ | 115 5th Ave

See The Newest in Good Food: Grab Your Spot Here 

2. Tuesday, Nov 18th @ 845-1015AM | NYC Food Policy Center | Hunter

Food Policy for Breakfast

In a society increasingly digitized, how can health technology be harnessed to improve food security and good food access, decrease health inequalities and diet-related diseases, and support healthy food choices?  Join an interactive talk that will include the convergence of nutritional informatics, mobile health, and public health, six leaders in the Food/Health-Tech Revolution talk about how technology can help (and hurt) public health and food related initiatives. 

3. Wednesday, Nov 19th @ 730-10PM | Littlefield| 622 DeGraw St
Masters of Social Gastronomy Presents: All-American Pie

Each month, Sarah and Soma take on a curious food topic and break down the history, science, and stories behind it. This November MSG tackles the twin pillars of the American pie kingdom: the gentle apple pie and its heavily-spiced cousin, pumpkin pie. Think making an apple pie is simple? A trip to the grocery yields a thousand and one varieties of apples, all bearing well-marketed and uninformative monikers: Gala, Northern Spy, Empire, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith. They’ll uncover the magic each cultivar brings to the dinner table, and how to be sure you’re baking the best in your apple pie. You’ll learn about the pumpkin pie and discover how this New World gourd combined with English pie ingenuity became the classic Thanksgiving dish. 

4. Thursday, Nov 20th @ 6PM | Studio 450 | 450 W 31st 

Chefs for Impact
Join for a spectacular night at Studio 450 featuring a multi-course tasting menu presented by master chefs from the New York culinary scene. The evening will include a cocktail reception, music, and silent and live auctions with one-of-a-kind items. All proceeds will benefit Impact Network, a non-profit organization bringing e-Learning to rural Africa. The goal of the fundraiser is to help support 10 eSchools in Zambia where they are featuring a revolutionary education model to bring quality education to all children.

5. Sunday, Nov 23rd 12-6PM|La Marqueta| 1607 Park Ave

La Marqueta Retoña Presents: Vendy Plaza
The Vendy Awards is partnering with the Office of the Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito to bring Vendy food finalists, winners, and local vendors to East Harlem’s open-air market space La Marqueta. Cash bar and Beer from Brooklyn Brewery. 

Here are this week’s not-to-miss food events where you can meet folks indulging in their favorite eats, just as much as you do. 

1. Monday, Nov 10th @ 6-9pm | The Waterfront | 269 11th Ave
NY Taste

New York Taste returns with the city’s best dishes. The evening features an incredible selection with all you can eat, drink, and savor from top restaurants and chefs — including A’Voce, All’onda, Betony, Bodega Negra, Ilili, Le Cirque, Morimoto, Talde, Toro, and more. 

2. Tuesday, Nov 11th @ 630PM | Jimmy’s No. 43 | 43 E. 7th St

Cultured Foods for Your Kitchen

NYC Ferments will be hosting author Leda Scheintaub as she visits NYC to launch her new cookbook. You will learn how to incorporate cultured foods into your everyday cooking and enjoy a sampling of some of Leda’s favorite ferments, including Creamy Cashew Cheese, Tart and Crunchy Applesauce, Indian-Spiced Sauerkraut, and Garlic and Dill Pickled Kale Stems. 

3. Wednesday, Nov 12th @ 6-8PM | New York Public Library| 42nd and 5th Ave
Taste Makers: Creatives in the Culinary Arts

From stylist to recipe developer, to photographer and designer, creative people shape our experiences with food. Moderators Hannah Kirshner and Terri Lee use art and design principles in their culinary work. Curious about how others blend these disciplines? Hannah and Terri have invited Emilie Baltz, Amelia Coulter, Shannon Mustipher, and Emilia Terragni to discuss careers that touch both food and art.  
 

4. Thursday, Nov 13th @ 7:30PM | Union Hall | 702 Union St, Brooklyn

My Dining Hell with Jay Rayner
Jay Rayner has been restaurant critic for the London Observer for over 15 years, written reviews of well over 700 establishments, and if there is one thing he’s learnt it is that while readers like reviews, they really love reviews of bad restaurants. No, scratch that. They adore them, feast upon them like starving vultures who have spotted fly-blown carrion out in the bush. In My Dining Hell, Jay examines our love affair with lousy reviews, rants about his most hated restaurants fads, lists his bottom five most excruciating nights out.

5. Friday, Nov 14th | The Four Seasons Restaurant | 99 E 52nd St

Celebrating Charlie Trotter and the New American Cuisine
Friends and protégés of the late, legendary chef pay tribute to his enduring influence on American dining. Attendees include: Host Chef JBF Award Winner Norman Van Aken, and JBF Award Winners Emeril Lagasse and Carrie Nahabedian.