OPENING: Tørst in Brooklyn
The international beer scene has been forever changed following the recent opening of Tørst, a new beer bar in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. Danish for “thirst,” Tørst is positioned to be a destination for beer geeks from around the globe and will offer an elite selection of tap and bottled beers, including rare imports that this side of the Atlantic has never seen. The first project from acclaimed chef Daniel Burns, features a beer... Read More
Calling All New Yorkers: New Amsterdam Market Seeks Your Support to Save the Old Fulton Fish Market Space
Let’s help them collect 10,000 signatures for the Save Our Seaport petition! New Amsterdam Market, along with the advocacy group Save Our Seaport Coalition, has launched a petition that aims to preserve the old Fulton Fish Market in Lower Manhattan as a world-class public market promoting responsible agriculture, regional sourcing, and fair trade. Currently, the Fulton Fish Market’s historic waterfront sheds – the Tin Building and the New Market... Read More
#SOBEWFF: Bullfrog & Baum’s Best Bites
Sure we love the beach and the sun, but we were at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE to eat! Here’s a look at some of the festival’s best bites. From top left: Andrew Zimmern‘s AZ Canteen dog at Trucks; Chef April Bloomfield of Salvation Taco’s Chargrilled Kalbi Tacos at The Q; Chef Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia’s Adobo Fried Chicken and gravy grits with... Read More
Now: Brisket King of NYC
The second annual Brisket King of NYC will take place on February 20th at the Santos Party House (96 Lafayette St.). Jimmy Carbone and Jake Schiffman of The Food Network will co-host this beefy battle alongside Matt Bean of Sports Illustrated, Julia Moskin of New York Times, Mory Thomas of The Food Network, Stephanie “Stevie” Pierson, author of The Brisket Book, Rozeanne Gold, author of Radically Simple, author/food critic Peter Kaminsky,... Read More
#NYCWFF Godiva Chocolatier presents #SWEET! Hosted by Sandra Lee with special guests
After a day of delicious savory items, we couldn’t wait to end the day celebrating in style at GODIVA presents SWEET! In honor of the fifth anniversary of NYCWFF some of the pastry chefs created unique, extravagant celebratory cakes. Duff Goldman‘s towering cake was only one of the many sweet-tooth inducing displays. Not being strangers to the SWEET event, the Bullfrogs went with a divide-and-conquer method by splitting our group into... Read More
#NYCWFF Meatball Madness
What better way to kick off New York City Wine & Food Festival than a SoHo loft full of delicious, hearty, amazing, saucy meatballs dished out by more than 35 of Manhattan’s favorite restaurants? Meatball Madness alums such as Pulino’s, The Meatball Shop, Hearth and Donatella definitely paved the way for first timers such as Rubirosa, Il Buco and Alison Eighteen. The three-room Meatball Madness soiree was hosted by Food Network personality... Read More
36th Annual Columbus Avenue Festival
Since 1976, the Upper West Side’s Columbus Avenue has played host to an annual street festival celebrating the local scene with an array of vendors, food and entertainment. More importantly, the festival is aimed at raising thousands of dollars for grants that are awarded to local non-profit organizations. Currently in its 36th year, the Columbus Avenue Festival will take place this Sunday, September 23 from noon until 5 p.m. between West 66th... Read More
#5Things: National Cheeseburger Day
There never seems to be a day that we can’t find a reason to celebrate our favorite foods and our great country. Today has extra reason: is the cheeseburger’s day to shine. Cheeseburgers are an American staple that unite us all, albeit through our stomachs, and give an identity to one of our many culinary facets. Whether it’s the classic beef patty and slice of American cheese, a more gourmet take with non-beef patties and exotic toppings, or... Read More
Los Angeles Times THE TASTE: Where You Should Be This Weekend
THE TASTE 2011 at Paramount Studios, where this year’s festivities are held. Food fans from all over are expected to gather in Hollywood this Labor Day weekend for The Los Angeles Times’ annual food festival, TheTasteLA. Five events will take place over the three days, each highlighting different aspects of LA’s vibrant culinary scene. Each event includes unlimited beer, wine, spirits, and food samplings to enjoy while watching various demonstrations... Read More
Giada’s Festa Italiana and the Kick Off of LAFW
Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival celebrated the beginning of a food-filled weekend with Giada De Laurentiis hosting some of the country’s best Italian chefs and their unique interpretations of Italian cuisine. Giada’s Festa Italiana was a veritable feast, pairing pasta, pizza, burrata and more with more than 200 wines, brews and spirits. Next door to The Cosmopolitan’s two-story popup, The Slice, star chef Scott Conant dished up delicious... Read More
