Margaritas
Whether you speak Spanish or not, everybody can appreciate Cinco De Mayo. Mariachi bands, guacamole, salsa, and of course refreshing margaritas are all part of the festivities! But with all the posers out there, it can be hard to find a margarita worth enjoying. We have searched and have found the 5 top notch margaritas that will help make this year’s holiday a memorable one! Enjoy! Margarita Cubana at Coppelia Blackberry Margarita... Read More
Brunch
For most of us, brunch is a time to spend several hours during the middle of the day eating and drinking with friends and family. It is meant to forget about the long work week that we just survived (not to mention the work week ahead that you’re dreading). So the food experts at Bullfrog and Baum have compiled a list of five awesome brunch spots that are worth experiencing. Whether you feel like a Greek-style eggs benedict, Italian, some authentic... Read More
Mexican Passover
Matzo Ball soup is probably the last thing you would see on a menu at a Mexican restaurant. However, if anybody can pull it off, it’s Chef Julian Medina. In celebration of the Jewish holiday, Chef Medina has created a passover menu for both Toloache and Yerba Buena. From April 6 through April 13, you can enjoy dishes such as Julian’s Matzo Ball Soup made with zucchini, carrots, jalapeno-scented chicken consomme, Guacamole con Pescado Ahumado,... Read More
IACP Opening Ceremony
Clear your calendars on March 30, because the IACP will be holding their 34th annual event in New York City. This event will not disappoint you with a night of culinary explosions filled with food from top restaurants such as Toloache, Delicatessen, Dinosaur BBQ, and many more! This year’s event, deemed “The Fashion of Food,” will be composed of demonstrations, hands-on classes, and media tours. Your favorite culinary experts like... Read More
Yerba Buena Paella and Pulque Nights
Ever feel like Mondays and Tuesdays are the worst days of the week? Transitioning from a fun weekend with friends to a long, grueling work week can be hard. But thanks to Chef Julian Medina’s Yerba Buena, we now have something to look forward to. Yerba Buena launches Paella Mondays where you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of Sangria for $10 a cocktail and four types of paella for $22 per person. And the fun doesn’t end there- Tuesdays are now... Read More
A Slice of Latin America
The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. will be hosting its 12th Annual “A Slice of Latin America” tasting gala on March 15. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this celebration, the gala will feature samplings of the Latin-inspired masterpieces of renowned New York City chefs like Julian Medina, chef/owner of the Latin American diner, Coppelia. Marble Lane will also be providing delicious food for the event by chef Manuel... Read More
GOODNESS Pop Up
Fashion week is upon us and Elettra Wiedemann is relaunching her pop-up restaurant, GOODNESS, from February 11th to the 14th at ROBERT, the dining area atop the Museum of Arts and Design. GOODNESS was founded to help bring out the fresh, local, and high-quality flavors in such a way that is fast, efficient, and stylish. On Valentine’s Day Chef Julian Medina will be serving refined Latin dishes from his signature restaurant, Toloache New York. All... Read More
Restaurant Gift Guide
There’s one (or more) in every family. The uncle, niece, cousin or sister who is always one step ahead of the dining trends and who everyone in the family relies on for recommendations. What do you get the food-fanatic in the family for the holidays? Keep reading to find out. Shopping for food enthusiasts just got a little easier with our list of 12 unique food experiences. For the uber gourmand – The second Monday of every month, Chef/Owner... Read More
Yerba Buena Peruvian Sunday Night Supper
Chef Julian Medina is known to tackle all types of various cuisines here in NYC. At both Yerba Buena locations, Yerba Buena Perry Street and Yerba Buena Ave A, he has launched his new Peruvian Sunday Night Supper special. This family-style dinner centers around the pollito Peruano, a roasted whole chicken adobado dish that’s a Peruvian staple served by countless restaurants across the South American country. For $35 a head, guests receive... Read More
The Art of The Taco #NYCWFF
A long line formed early outside of 82 Mercer for Bobby Flay’s Tacos and Tequila event. Everyone seemed anxious to get their taco on! Flay hosted the second annual Tacos & Tequila event at 82 Mercer Street with nearly 30 participating chefs serving their own take on the Mexican staple. DJ Porkchop got the party started and before you could say “Tacos, yo,” the tequila started to flow. The event featured tacos by some of the... Read More
