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
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
MP Taverna’s Spicy Lamb Sausage
Name: Julie Fox Title: VP of Events What you love: MP Taverna’s Spicy lamb sausage, sundried tomato, pine nut, spinach, tomato sauce Chef Michael Psilakis serves the most delicious Greek comfort food on the planet. On a recent visit to his new MP Taverna in Roslyn, NY, I saw the dumplings on the menu and knew they wouldn’t disappoint. And boy did they deliver. The creamy softness of the dumplings paired with the spicy lamb sausage... Read More
New York Taste
New York City is known for the originality, creativity and diversity that makes its restaurant scene unique. For the past 13 years New York Magazine has teamed up with City Harvest to bring together chefs, mixologists and restaurateurs for the New York Taste event. Each year Gillian Duffy, editor of New York Magazine, selectively picks participants, this year includes Toloache, NIKO, GILT, Bobo, Ciano, Kefi, Junoon, Recette and more. For tastes from... Read More
Michael Psilakis’ Lamb Burger
Name: Sydney Perlman Title: Social Media Coordinator What you love: Michael Psilakis’ Lamb Burger Michael Psilakis’ Lamb Burger might not be a traditional burger, but it is one awesome sandwich. The combination of ground lamb and pork along with the intense combination of flavoring elements makes for a burger that can truly stand alone. Between a homemade brioche bun and grilled onions, each bite you take gets better and better. If... Read More
Oyster Bash #NYCWFF
Hundreds of seafood lovers turned out early on Sunday afternoon for a decadent feast of oysters, beer and bubbly, as The Lobster Place presented The Oyster Bash. The event was held at The Standard Biergarten and was hosted by Food Network personality, Ted Allen. The Lobster Place’s professional oyster shucker serving oysters on the half shell The beautiful weather was a perfect complement to being outdoors as guests mixed and mingled with artisanal... Read More
Meatball Madness #NYCWFF 2011
The 2011 New York City Wine & Food Festival kicked off the weekend with over 25 chefs vying for the beloved meatball-topped trophy at Meatball Madness, hosted by Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis. Lee Schrager and Giada De Laurentiis There were pork meatballs, beef meatballs, lobster, duck and rabbit- oh my! Meatballs served with spaghetti, polenta, figs, buns, pickled vegetable and even goat cheese curd. Chef Michael Psilakis was on hand... Read More
Shana Tova! Happy Rosh Hashanah!
Rosh Hashanah marks the start of a new year in the Hebrew calendar. Traditionally, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated the first two nights and we think this year you should switch up your traditional dinner! Celebrate the new year Mexican or Greek style. Chef Julian Medina has a special Rosh Hashanah dinner menu at Toloache, and Chef Michael Psilakis has a special dinner menu at MP Taverna, Kefi and FishTag. Bring in the New Year with a delicious Kosher... Read More
Dine Out Irene
On September 25, 2011, participating New York City restaurants will give up to 10% of their sales to Just Food and Grow NYC to benefit NY farm areas that were hit hard by the hurricane. Make your reservations for Dine Out Irene, eat and drink heartily for a great cause. We want to give a special thanks to Kefi, Ed Brown, New Amsterdam Market and Edible for helping make this all come together. Now get to your OpenTable and book! Read More
5 Things You Never Knew About Chef Michael Psilakis
Chef Michael Psilakis currently with has three restaurants: Kefi, FISHTAG and MP Taverna. Check out 5 things you never knew about Chef Michael Psilakis: 1. Michael’s kindergarten lunchbox was packed with souvlaki and spanokopita 2. His first restaurant job was at a T.G.I. Friday’s 3. Cinnamon is his kitchen secret weapon 4. If he weren’t a chef, Michael would be a poet 5. Michael’s favorite junk food is peanut M&Ms Learn more about... Read More
