NYC FOODIE SANDWICH OF THE WEEK: SORELLA'S LATE NIGHT INDUSTRY SPECIAL

One of my favorite NYC restaurants, Sorella, now offers a nightly late night special after 11pm. For $12 you get a sandwich, a beer, and an ice cream float! Not only is this an amazing deal, but the sandwiches are "kick-ass"!

I stopped by last week and had an outrageously good sandwich of pulled pork, tonnato sauce, watercress, and watermelon rind, on delicious hero bread. The pork was juicy and fabulous. The addition of the watermelon rind was totally ingenious, and it was just a great sandwich! The accompanying tarragon potato chips were addictively good too! (You can't go to Sorella and not fall in love with their complimentary breadsticks too-they are amazing! Bet you can't just eat one!)

That ice cream float was whimsical, fun, and put the hugest smile on my face. Made me feel like a kid again!

So, get your late night sandwich cravings satisfied at Sorella. It'll make you smile all night, and your dreams will come true.

Sorella
95 Allen St. (bet. Delancey and Broome)
New York, NY 10002
212-274-9595

www.sorellanyc.com

NYC FOODIE UPCOMING EVENT OF THE WEEK: THE EPIC PROM

Hey all you Foodies! Check out his cool and exciting event!

"We are pleased to announce The Epic Prom, a 1950's prom-themed dinner party, designed to give adultsthe chance to relive their prom the way it should have been. Decked out with many comedic elements andset in a former school in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the event will be a sneak preview for a new monthlyEpicurean Academy composed of underground supper club organizers and industry experts who will teach"students" about different elements of the epicurean experience."

NAME:
The Epic Prom
DATE:
Saturday, May 22, 2010
TIME:
6pm – 12am
PLACE:
The Epicurean Academy
Secret Location, Williamsburg
MENU:
Nick Suarez and Theodore Peck will present a cafeteria-themed 4-course
menu of savory comfort foods.
DRINKS:
Themed punches and cocktails will be created by mixologist Cervantes (from
Milk & Honey and Little Branch cocktail bars).

www.epicprom.com

Looks like it's going to be a truly Magical event!

NYC FOODIE TASTING OF THE WEEK: HUDSON EATERY

Oh, what I do for you people, my fellow foodies. Last week I was invited to a tasting at Hudson Eatery a new restaurant in west west Hells Kitchen. Almost the entire menu was sent out and I consumed just about everything in sight. I'm working for you guys! You're Welcome. Check it out! 

Barbecue potato chips with gorgonzola cheese dip ($6) is an addictive and great snack. I loved these chips!

Mama’s Meatballs ($8) with Sunday gravy & warm semolina bread were tasty

Loaded Mac & Cheese ($8.50) with smoked bacon & caramelized onions. Everything's better with bacon!

Homemade Mozzy Sticks ($8.50), crisp fried mozzarella, Sunday gravy were great!

Tuscan Grilled Cheese ($8.50) fresh mozz, ham, tomato, basil, capers & lemon butter was also nice. I really enjoyed the addition of capers and lemon, giving this sandwich a nice salty, citric kick!

Hudson Eatery's take on the cheeseburger is definitely worth mentioning too! Their cheddar burger ($10) with Angus beef, sharp cheddar, and thick bacon on a brioche roll was fantastic!

Roasted Chicken peppers, onions and sausage was surprisingly really good. I'm not a huge chicken eater when I dine out, but this was chicken 'lickin good!

So, head to the far west side of Manhattan and have a taste of everything. Or at least get a burger. You can walk it off afterwards.

Hudson Eatery
601 W. 57th Street (and 11th ave)
New York, NY 10019
212-265-2300
www.hudsoneatery.com

NYC FOODIE UPCOMING EVENT OF THE WEEK: QUEENS...A TASTE OF THE WORLD

Hey all you Foodies, check out this amazing event coming up next week. You don't want to miss it, especially if you live in Queens!

"Kew Gardens, NY, May 1, 2010 – Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) is once again set to host “Queens…A Taste of the World.” The annual fundraising effort has come to be one of the most anticipated sampling events in New York City. Hailed as Queens’ largest celebration of culinary diversity, Queens Taste features over 40 restaurants and fine eateries and attracts over 1,000 guests from the New York metro area. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and will be held at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.

Join Queens Borough President Helen M. Marshall and this year’s Taste Team, headed by Taste Masters Dave Lieberman (Food Network) and Anahad O'Connor (New York Times), co-authors of THE TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO EAT, will be awarding top honors to participating restaurants along with support from the rest of the Taste Team including senior editor of Food Arts magazine, Jim Poris , “culinary couple” WCBS “Dining Diaries” radio host Bob Lape and wife and cookbook author Joanna Pruess, Q-Note.com & Beverage Media editor Alia Akkam.

Categories include Best Appetizer, Best Entrée, Best Dessert, Best Beverage (non-alcohol/alcohol) and Best Overall Restaurant presentation. This year, the QEDC will also honoring restaurants that have been in business for over 50 years with the Iconic Restaurant Award. Recipients of this award include London Lennie’s seafood restaurant and Mama's of Corona.

The QEDC has also partnered with renowned retailer Macy’s Cellar Chef series to showcasing Queens’ top chefs and restaurants in anticipation of the May 18th event. The week of May 11th, Queens Taste restaurants Deluge, Mulan and Q Thai will host live cooking presentations at the world-famous Cellar at Macy’s Herald Square. Visitwww.discoverqueens.info for complete schedule.

Participating Queens Taste restaurants include Pavilion Grille, Deluge Restaurant, Papazzio, Austin’s Steak and Ale House, De Mole, Dazies Restaurant, Floresta restaurant and many more. “Queens Taste is a great event for restaurants like us to participate in,” said Kimo Raouf, owner and general manager of Riverview Restaurant and Lounge. “It helps us to reach a dynamic audience of executives and Queens residents while also networking with like-minded Queens business owners.”

Guests in attendance will enjoy live entertainment and experience world cultures while showing their support for QEDC and Queens’ restaurant community. A not-for profit organization, the QEDC provides vital services to the business and entrepreneurial communities of Queens. All proceeds raised will directly support this mission.

Tickets are on sale now: $100/ticket. For tickets purchases and additional event information, please visit www.discoverqueens.info or call 718.263.0546. For those interested in making contributions, please call 718.263.0546 or taste@queensny.org."

BON APPETIT!

NYC FOODIE SUPERMARKET BAKED GOODS OF THE WEEK: FAIRWAY'S BRIOCHE CROWN AND CINAMMON BUNS

Hey All you Foodie Shoppers, check out this press release!

"Sarah Black, Bakery Director for Fairway Market, and her staff have created two new mouthwatering offerings from Fairway Market’s bakery:

BRIOCHE CROWN – made of six large Brioche buns baked together in a decorative mold . The bread itself is rich and buttery – study enough to soak up the heartiest of stews and its delicious texture would make a creamy bread pudding.

It’s a perfect table centerpiece or hostess gift – only $3.99

CINAMMON BUNS –are shamelessly unsophisticated rounds of breakfast messiness. Buttery Danish dough is rolled with brown sugar and cinnamon, bundled into a baking mold for your toasting pleasure and swirled with dollops of fondant. The six pull apart buns are meant to be shared but that is of course a personal choice. Dunk the breadier outside layers in coffee or cold milk once you have consumed the gooey hearts!!

The fun buns are sold in a family pack of six and will be available in single cinnamon solo servings soon. The six pack retails for $7.99 and is sealed in plastic, has a shelf life of two days, and should be warmed in the oven before serving. The cinnamon solo will retail for $1.49. Both are Kosher.

www.fairwaymarket.com"

NYC FOODIE SANDWICH SHOP OF THE WEEK: TORRISI ITALIAN SPECIALTIES

Ah, the sandwich. Without the sandwich, lunch just might not exist. Gourmet sandwich shops are popping up all over NYC and beyond, but everyone must direct their attention to Torrisi Italian Specialties immediately! 

I have been to Torrisi (and am now the "Mayor" on Foursquare!) 3 times in the last 4 days because their sandwiches are so unbelievable! During the day Torrisi moonlights as a sandwich shop/Italian specialties store, by night it's an Italian restaurant that serves a 5 course dinner for $50. This place is cool.

On my first trip I had the chicken parm on a roll ($7), as well as a side of roasted cauliflower ($3) and beans and bacon ($4). The chicken parm was amazing. I would say the best I have ever had! The sweet tomato sauce, the perfectly cooked chicken cutlet, the fresh mozzarella, and some fresh basil made this chicken parm sandwich heavenly!

The best cauliflower I have ever had was at Torrisi as well! Roasted with progresso, rosemary, and some lemon juice, it was absolutely fabulous! I never craved cauliflower until this moment!

The beans and bacon were fine and tasty too.

So for one of the best sandwich shops in all of NYC, get to Torrisi Italian Specialties fast. You don't want to miss out on this greatness!

Torrisi Italian Specialties
250 Mulberry Street (and Prince)
New York, NY 10012
212-965-0955

www.piginahat.com

NYC FOODIE BEST TURKEY SANDWICH EVER: TORRISI ITALIAN SPECIALTIES

I literally just wrote about Torrisi Italian Specialites, one of my new favorite dining spots in NYC, but needed to start a new write-up to discuss their House Turkey sandwich ($7). Why? Because it's the best I have ever had, and it deserves its own write-up!

I don't eat turkey sandwiches often, and when I do, it's just your run-of-the-mill Boarshead, etc., etc. Well, this ain't Boarshead they are serving at Torrisi my friends. They use lots of brine, CVAC it low and slow, then glaze it with honey, thyme, and rosemary. It's the most amazing turkey you will have! 

The meat is so tasty and tender, it almost melted in my mouth. Served on a really nice soft roll with shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, a homemade spicy sauce and mayo, this turkey sandwich is mind-blowing, memorable, and amazing! I have been having fantasies about this sandwich for the last 48 hours, which I cannot discuss here, for my younger readers are not ready for that. A side of spicy broccoli rabe ($3) was quite excellent too.

So, for the best turkey sandwich you'll ever have, head to Torrisi Italian Specialties. Satisfy yourself, and thank me later.

Torrisi Italian Specialties
250 Mulberry Street (and Prince)
New York, NY 10012
212-965-0955

www.piginahat.com

NYC FOODIE DEAL SITE OF THE WEEK: YIPIT

Hey all you Foodies and lovers of great deals! You MUST check out and sign up on the new site Yipit. It gives you amazing deals you don't want to miss out on! Here are the details:

"You may have heard about deals by Groupon, BuyWithMe and Scoop St, who negotiate serious group discounts around the city. The problem is their deals are rarely relevant to us. Enter Yipit.

We told Yipit what stuff we’re interested in (like restaurants, bars, and treats), and each day they somehow manage to find a group deal that matches. How do they do it? Well it turns out there are actually dozens of these group-buying services. Yipit tracks them all, then filters out everything but the deals you want.

Yipit is brand new but has already received a seal of approval by The New York Times, Wired Magazine, Eater and TechCrunch.

And did we mention it’s free? So sign up for Yipit and never miss a deal again."

You can sign up here: http://yipit.com/?xy=nycf1

Bon Appetit!

NYC FOODIE UPCOMING EVENT OF THE WEEK: THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS

Hey all you Foodies! Check out his upcoming foodie event. Looks like its going to be deliciously amazing!

"Coming to NYC on May 3rd is a rare opportunity to attend The James Beard Foundation Awards. This awards ceremony will honor professionals including chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, restaurant designers, and media. The Awards will be hosted by industry talents Alton Brown, Lidia Bastianich, and Wolfgang Puck. There will also be a Gala Reception immediately following the Awards Ceremony, where guests can enjoy a dinearound gala prepared by notable chefs from across the country, each of whom was personally selected by a past Outstanding Chef winner.
If have a Visa Card that simply says 'Signature' across it, you could be one of the millions of Visa Signature cardholders to receive access to this exclusive sell-out event. It's sure to be an unforgettable evening.

Tickets are on sale through April 23rd. Call 888.877.1035 for more information or to buy your tickets.

Learn more about additional Visa Signature offers athttp://www.visa.com/signaturefood"

NYC FOODIE BRUNCH OF THE WEEK: THE BRESLIN

I swear to you that no publicist from The Ace Hotel or their affiliates have contacted me, it is nearly a coincidence that the "NYC FOODIE Brunch of the week" comes to us from The Breslin. I've had both dinner and lunch at The Breslin, and was satisfied with both, and two weeks ago hit the trifecta with brunch. 

I ordered the full English breakfast ($21): fried egg, pork sausage, bacon, tomato, and mushrooms. It was the perfect brunch. The pork sausage is made in-house and the bacon is smoked in-house, and both were fabulous. If i wasn't detoxing I would have paired it with a bloody mary, but alas, I went buzzless. Nonetheless, my brunch hit the spot. 

Dinner, Lunch, or Brunch at The Breslin is where it's at.

The Breslin
16 W. 29th Street (in the Ace Hotel)
New York, NY 10001
212-679-1939

www.thebreslin.com