International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York Has the Food Info You Need

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Category: Food/Wine

Published on Sunday, 11 February 2018 17:21

Written by Brad Balfour

In a city with a higher density of restaurants than sand in the Sahara, New York’s food and restaurant industry is one of perpetual growth and change. So how is someone supposed to keep up with all of it? The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is the event of choice to keep anyone in the city concerned with serving food abreast of what is happening with panels, events, and more.

From the press release:

"Whether you're an independent owner, quick-serve restaurant operator, chef, caterer, baker, bar or nightclub operator, hospital, hotel or commercial foodservice director - make plans now to attend the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, sponsored by the New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA), at the Javits Center in New York City, Sunday, March 4 - Tuesday, March 6.  On the bustling trade show floor attendees will have the chance to watch live culinary demonstrations and award ceremonies, learn from education sessions, and participate in workshops."

To learn more, go to: https://www.internationalrestaurantny.com/

International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
March, 4 - 6, 2018

Jacob Javits Center
655 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001

Celebrate the Year of the Dog & Chinese History in NYC During MOCA Fest!

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Published on Tuesday, 23 January 2018 15:33

Written by Brad Balfour

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), are launching MOCA Fest to ring in the Year of the Dog on the Chinese calendar with events throughout the city.

From the press release:

“The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) announces the launch of MOCA FEST 2018 to welcome the Year of the Dog and the start of year 4716 on the Chinese calendar. From now until March 3, MOCA will feature special Lunar New Year programs, speakers, exhibits, children’s activities, a Family Festival, walking tours of historic Chinatown, exclusive access to MOCA’s Collections, and the return of MOCA’s popular Night Market showcasing cuisine from famed Chinese American chefs.

All proceeds go towards supporting the Museum of Chinese in America, the only national museum in the U.S. dedicated to preserving and honoring the history and achievements of Chinese people in America, and teaching future generations about Chinese American heritage through its educational and outreach programs.

"For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural foundations behind Lunar New Year, MOCA is the natural destination for finding these answers. We created MOCAFEST 2018 so that visitors of all ages can better appreciate the Lunar New Year holiday and what it means to New York City’s Chinatown, the Chinese American community and the Chinese diaspora as a whole,” said Nancy Yao Maasbach, president of Museum of Chinese in America.”

To learn more, go to: http://www.mocanyc.org/

MOCA Fest 2018
Jan 8 - March 3, 2018

Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013

Taste of the Nation NYC: Hot Dogs & A Good Cause

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Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 11:36

Written by Neil Wolfson

Arriving at Taste of the Nation NYC 2017, I was elated to find Walters Hotdogs of Mamaroneck serving from there truck at the entrance.  The venerable art deco pagoda was a regular culinary destination of my misspent youth in Westchester.

While waiting for my dog, I chatted with Danny Meyer, honorary chair of the benefit for the worthy No Kids Hungry charity. The restaurateur was pleased with the turnout and told me that he was awaiting upcoming reviews of his newly relocated  flagship Union Square Cafe.

Inside the multi level space, I feasted on offerings from more than 50 purveyors of food and drink. Standout dishes included a delicious gnochetti with rabbit ragout from Freek's Mill and and a toothsome "eggs and ham" deviled eggs with prosciutto di Parma from restaurant  Pig Bleeker.

Upstairs there was a casino, where the restaurant from the Empire Casino served buttery lobster ravioli and prime beef sliders.

Desserts included amazing strawberry and cream donuts from Underwest Donuts. Nobody left this splendid event hungry.