@i8NYC presents: EUPHORIA 🍽️😋 [MAX 6PPL]

Mon, Nov 10 · 5:30 PM EST

100 Layer Lasagna Night 🇮🇹 @ BABBO v2.0

Babbo Ristorante, 110 Waverly Place, New York, NY, US

Only LIMITED seats, NO CHANGING RSVPS ONCE YOU COMMIT! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! PLEASE BRING CASH ONLY!!!

We are heading to NYU! Opens second half of October! With Mark Ladner at the helm, he brought back the 100 Layer Lasagna from the dead! Del Posto Pastry Chef Brooks Headley has now moved on to helm Superiority Burger (all veg) (MICHELIN PLATE 🍽️)

One of New York’s most iconic Italian restaurants returns to its historic Greenwich Village carriage house with a renewed spirit. In 1998, Babbo pioneered a new style of fine dining by defying convention with bold interpretations of regional Italian dishes, embracing off-beat ingredients, and serving it all to a classic rock soundtrack. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Mark Ladner, this next chapter continues the celebration of old-world hospitality and New Yorkers’ zeal for dining out, defined by lively tableside presentations rooted in whimsy rather than formality, all within an intimate candlelit dining room. The menu balances beloved traditions like the Pasta Tasting with new signatures shaped by Ladner’s decades-long study of Italian cooking and New York’s global palates. Think chilled Venetian glass bowls of local fin fish crudo, a 49-day minestrone, and the revered 100-layer lasagna with a Detroit-style finish. A sweet finale comes by way of the transcendent saffron panna cotta and zabaglione spooned tableside from a copper tureen. Please be ON TIME!!! 😊

100 LAYER LASAGNA

Cost: TBD

Menu: TBD
please arrive with an open mind and palate

~A La Cuisine

Wed, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM EST

LIVE 6 COURSE CHEF COMPETITION: CHEF ALEXIS VS. CHEF MIKE 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳 @ TABLEHOME

Hudson Table Brooklyn, 88 Withers St, Brooklyn, NY, US

Since Meetup fees are waived for this event, BUY TIX ON YOUR OWN. Attendance will NOT be taken so come and go as you please.

We are heading to Brooklyn! Love this place! ‘Iron Chef’ Competition where YOU get to be the JUDGE!!! You are encouraged to walk around, converse and ask for samples as Chefs cook! The competition is FIERCE and everything is made from SCRATCH!!! Since that means you get 6 COURSES TOTAL, Ppl report leaving STUFFED w/ LEFTOVERS!!!

Come and experience a night like nothing else as you watch two chefs face off in a 3 course battle, "Iron Chef" style. We will provide some light snacks upon arrival then watch as each chef will receive mystery ingredients and be faced the task of creating an appetizer, a main course and a dessert using each of the ingredients. You will get a first hand look at every step and then you, the guest, will be the judge, getting to decide which chef gets the 1st place dollar prize and which gets the 2nd place. You will get a plate of each chef's 3 courses as well! This competition will be one to remember and one you will never experience anywhere else! Our beverage menu which includes wine, beer and single serving cocktails is available throughout the event for purchase.

CHEF ALEXIS
Chef Alexis Sicklick graduated top of her class from both The Culinary Institute of America and Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Before joining Hudson Table, Alexis has worked at some of the most respected and influential restaurants In NYC including Dirt Candy, Aquavit, and most recently as the Executive Chef of Balaboosta. When she is not busy teaching classes, competing, or presenting Cellar Dinners, Alexis enjoys showcasing her Contemporary American cuisine through pop-ups under her brand Syncopated, where she offers vegetable forward cooking with a rhythmical flair.

We cannot accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies at Chef Competitions. If you or a guest in your party have any allergies or dietary restrictions, attending a chef competition is at your own risk. Our chefs are not able to ensure this is an allergy friendly event.

IG REEL
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4.7/5 on Yelp, 4.5/5 on Google

Menu: TBD

• Mystery baskets to be determined closer to the event - please be advised that because of this, no food allergies can be accommodated.

~A La Cuisine

Thu, Nov 20 · 6:30 PM EST

ONE NIGHT ONLY! THAI w/ KALAYA x LONGBAAN x KRU 🇹🇭 @ JBF Platform [PREPAID]

Platform by JBF, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, US

Only LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $264/pp to be moved over to 'Going'. Feel free to bring +1 guest. Tickets will go to the quick and committed! NO REFUNDS!!!

Note: JBF Dinners have recently been sold out before posting menus so that's your heads up!

1. We are heading to JBF Platform! DO NOT MISS THIS!!! Featuring Chefs Nok Suntaranon (KALAYA), Earl Ninsom (LONGBAAN), Ohm Suansilphong (KRU), and Saif Manna (Manna Bakery) Thailand’s signature warm hospitality and family-style meals set the scene for an ideal Friendsgiving celebration. Three of the country’s most celebrated Thai chefs—James Beard Award winners Nok Suntaranon of Philadelphia’s Kalaya and Earl Ninsom of Portland’s Langbaan as well as Ohm Suansilphong of Brooklyn’s Kru—will collaborate on a four-course Thai menu. Expect flavor fireworks from vibrant herb-laced salads and rich curries, as well as sumptuous Kalaya-inspired desserts crafted by chef-friend Saif Manna of Philadelphia’s Manna Bakery. Don’t miss this delicious and unique opportunity to savor the season’s spirit of gratitude and gathering.

• KALAYA - CHEF NOK SUNTARANON

Whether you were with us for SOBEWFF Best of the Best, DEVOUR: Philly, JBF x Kalaya Dinner, or just our past KRU dinner/lunches, you know we are HUGE FANS! Save on the flight to/from Philly! ✈️

FORBES 50/50 LIST
TIME 100 LIST

# New episode of 'Chef's Table' S7 visits Thailand with Kalaya chef Nok Suntaranon to show her life, influences

# 2023 NY TIMES BEST RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA (KALAYA)

# Kalaya chef wins 2023 Best Chef Mid-Atlantic at James Beard Awards

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• LONGBAAN - CHEF EARL NINSOM

Earl Ninsom (Langbaan), the Bangkok, Thailand-born chef and restaurateur, is considered among the most talented chefs in Portland, Oregon. He helms a small empire of nationally acclaimed Thai restaurants, including Langbaan, EEM, Yaowarat, PaaDee, Hat Yai, and Phuket Cafe. Yaowarat, EEM and Langbaan. Save on the flight to/from Portland! ✈️

2025 A100

Portland’s Langbaan wins big at 2024 James Beard Awards

How Langbaan’s Earl Ninsom Turned Us All On to the Breadth of Thai Food

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• KRU - CHEF OHM SUANSILPHONG

MICHELIN PLATE 🍽️
Accolades:

• James Beard Awards Best New Restaurant in America Semifinalist
• Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America
• The Infatuation NYC's Best New Restaurants
• World of Fine Wine North America’s Best Micro Wine List
• Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence
• Star Wine List Best Short List Finalist New York

PICS FROM LAST TIME (ALI DOMRONGCHAI DESSERT POPUP @ KRU)
PICS FROM 2ND LAST TIME
PICS FROM RW BRUNCH
PICS FROM KRU LAAB POPUP

The Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in New York City (MICHELIN GUIDE)

Cost: $264 (ALL IN)

Menu: TBD
Please arrive with an open mind and palate

Dietary/Food Restrictions Policy:
Events at Platform by JBF are special one-night-only menus and we do not offer a la carte menus. If you have serious food allergies, we will work with the visiting chef team to do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee that alternate options will be available for every course.

Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.

~A La Cuisine

Tue, Dec 16 · 6:30 PM EST

1 NIGHT ONLY! Culinary Legend Lidia Bastianich & Amy Brandwein@ JBF 🍽️[PREPAID]

Platform by JBF, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, US

***SOLD OUT. CLOSING RSVPS***

Only LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $264/pp to be moved over to 'Going'. Feel free to bring +1 guest. Tickets will go to the quick and committed! NO REFUNDS!!!

Note: JBF Dinners have recently been sold out before posting menus so that's your heads up!

A Masterful Italian Menu Showcasing Two James Beard Award–Recognized Powerhouses

We are heading to JBF Platform! Lidia is a Culinary Legend! I still miss Felidia! At 78, try her food before she retires! When I think Lidia I think PBS. Two powerhouses of Italian cuisine unite for a singular dinner showcasing their impressive talents. Multiple James Beard Award winner® Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Seven-time James Beard Award nominee® Chef Amy Brandwein will create a menu where pasta takes the spotlight—abundant, generous, and prepared with the mastery that has made their names synonymous with Italian food.

Matticchio Bastianich, a celebrated restaurateur, partner of Eataly, Emmy Award–winning PBS host, and author of the forthcoming Lidia’s The Art of Pasta, has introduced generations of Americans to the flavors and traditions of Italy through her restaurants, television programs, and cookbooks. Brandwein, the chef/owner of Centrolina and Piccolina in Washington, D.C., is known for her refined, soulful cooking that captures the spirit of Italy with every plate.

Cost: $264 (ALL IN)

MENU: TBD
Please arrive with an open mind and palate

Dietary/Food Restrictions Policy:
Events at Platform by JBF are special one-night-only menus and we do not offer a la carte menus. If you have serious food allergies, we will work with the visiting chef team to do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee that alternate options will be available for every course.

This one-night-only dinner will feature a cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvre upon arrival, an expertly crafted multi-course menu with thoughtfully curated wine or beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.

Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education, and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are included in the ticket price. Gratuity, taxes, and fees are included in the ticket price.

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.

~A La Cuisine