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What we’re about
Q: What's hotter than an orange flame (FOODGASM logo)?
A: A BLUE flame (EUPHORIA logo)
The same rules as FOODGASM apply, except this group is MAX 6 PPL and some Prepaid Events.
EUPHORIA - will be for smaller groups (6 or fewer), incl some Prepaid Events
FOODGASM - will be for larger groups (7 or more)
AGAPE - will be for faith/charity fundraisers
@i8NYC presents: EUPHORIA is our newest dining group where we meticulously curate harder to book reservations with no more than 8 members per dinner, plus Exclusive Perks and Discounts! Some places do not allow for larger groups so these dinners will be smaller in scale which means your attendance counts that much more! Warning: OUR DINNERS FILL UP FAST!!! If you like explore new cuisines together with like minded food enthusiasts in a smaller group, look no further! We also rebirthed @i8NYC presents: FOODGASM where we used to go out EVERY NIGHT. You will come to find out that we are the most active group with the BEST places. We also started a new chapter with @i8NYC presents: AGAPE where if you love to serve others, you're in the right place! Heck, join all 3!
Email: i8feed@gmail.com for collabos/Sponsorship info
Facebook: i8NYC
Instagram: @i8NYC
Twitter: @i8and8
~A La Cuisine
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Taste of Tel Aviv - Arayes, Lamb Chops, Duck Tacos 🐑🦆🌮🇮🇱 @ 19 Cleveland19 Cleveland, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! PLEASE BRING CASH ONLY!!!
We are heading to SoHo! Daughter of @nishnushnyc. Best Duck Tacos in NYC? Also excited to try their brand new dish, Arayes! At 19 Cleveland, our restaurant is an evolution of that vision – expanding the spirit of Eyal’s beloved NYC spot, Nish Nush, into a full-spectrum experience inspired by twenty-first-century Tel Aviv: bold, diverse, and buzzing with nightlife. To bring the vision to fruition, Hen pooled his childhood friends, Eyal Asulin and Shai Sudai, along with NYC local, Kfir Cohen, and 19 Cleveland’s restaurant masterchef, Asaf Maoz. Maoz’s career spans some of Tel Aviv’s most innovative restaurants, a Michelin-starred eatery in Italy, and a stint in Panama, where he helped launch one of the few establishments for Israeli cuisine. Please be ON TIME! 😊
"Best Israeli food in the city - I love all of their dishes truly couldn't go wrong. Highly recommend the hummus and all of the meat dishes" -Taylor S (Yelp)
## Meet Arayes, the Crispy Meat-Stuffed Pitas Having a Moment Right Now
4.3/5 on Yelp, 4.4/5 on Google
Cost: ~$59 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 3PPL- GREEK LAMB CHOPS (3) - Three Pieces Of Grilled Marinated Lamb Chops, Crispy Garlic Potatoes & Tzatziki - ***WE WILL EACH GET OUR OWN LAMB CHOP*** 🐑
- MUSHROOM CIGARS - Wild Mushroom Ragu w/ Baharat Spice Mix and Pine Nuts Served with Tahini, Schug and Harissa
- ARAYES - Quartered crispy & juicy meat stuffed pita, Israeli herbs and spices ***NEW*** (PICTURED)
- YEMENI DUCK TACOS (3) - Yemen Pancakes, Braised Pulled Duck, Tarragon Aioli, Chili & Herbs 🦆🌮🌶️
~A La Cuisine
- Michelin Plate 🍽️ Surf N' Turf Open Fire Cooking 🐑🐟 @ THEODORATheodora, Kings County, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! PLEASE BRING CASH ONLY!!!
We are heading to Brooklyn! One of the toughest resys in town! Check out the buzz on Reddit. OPEN-FIRE COOKING is the essence of this restaurant! They even have a Dry Age Fish Program! So happy they are finally getting their shine! Theodora is the latest restaurant from chef/owner Tomer Blechman, also of his latest bakery Thea, popular Mediterranean restaurant Miss Ada in Fort Greene, and its sister concept Nili in Carroll Gardens. A progression of Miss Ada, Theodora evolves the Mediterranean flavors chef Tomer is known for to focus more deeply on seasonal produce and dry-aged fish in an open fire kitchen, alongside a thoughtful natural wine program.
Josper Oven is a Catalunyan company specializing in wood fired grills and ovens since 1969. Their charcoal oven offers the ability to preserve moisture while adding aromatics from the smoke
The open Mangal grill is specially designed for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. We’re so excited for you to experience the flavors from this style of open fire cooking. Please be ON TIME! 😊
PICS FROM LAST TIME (THEODORA X BANGKOK SUPPER CLUB COLLABO)
PICS FROM JBF DINNER (THEODORA X JOOMAK BANJUM COLLABO)Brooklyn's Hottest Reservation Is at Theodora — Mise En Place (EATER)
2024 Best New Restaurants in NYC (CONDE NAST TRAVELER)
The Owner of Miss Ada Has a New Wood-Fired Restaurant (EATER NY)
Theodora serves seafood, with some Mexico City touches, in Fort Greene4.6/5 on Yelp & Google
Cost: ~$63 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 3PPL- SOURDOUGH - whipped ricotta, brown butter, honey, sage (Sourdough bread from @theabakerynyc) 🍞🧈🍯🌿🧀
- LAMB - Jaffa, tahini, amba, shifka 🐑🫓 PIC2 | PIC3
SHARED PER 6PPL
- ORA KING SALMON - kombu vinaigrette, orange, pickled ginger 🐠🍊🫚
- STEELHEAD TROUT - tzatziki, wood-fired kale, citrus, radish 🐟🥬
- PITA - hummus, monkfish liver, ‘njduja 🐷🐠🫓
- WHOLE BUTTERFIELD TROUT - pil pil, harissa, chermoula 🐟 PIC2 | PIC3
- HALF CHICKEN - green onion salsa, pearl onions, rainbow carrots 🐔🧅🥕
OPTONAL (VEG):
- WOOD-FIRED GREENS - bok choy, romaine, pumpkin, anchovy, smoked balsamic 🐠🥬
- BROCCOLINI - basil & dill dressing, crispy shallots, manchego cheese 🥦🌿🧅🧀
~A La Cuisine
- ONE NIGHT ONLY! Spanish Paella Party w/ Austin's El Raval @ JBF 🍽️ [PREPAID]Platform by JBF, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Feel free to bring +1 guest. Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $264 to be moved over to 'Going'. 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!
We are heading to JBF Platform! Ever have Uni Torrija? Me neither! Save on the flight to/from Austin, TX! ✈️. Chef Laila Bazahm, the chef behind El Raval in Austin and the former owner of Hawker 45 in Barcelona, will be serving up her signature paella: a fusion of bold Spanish, Asian, and Latin influences. Inspired by her upbringing in the Philippines and her time in Barcelona’s El Raval—where 47.4% of its population are expats—chef Laila’s paella blends spices and ingredients from the diverse neighborhoods she’s called home.
Chef Laila's dishes will be thoughtfully paired with wines from Abadía Retuerta from Spain's renowned Duero Valley at El Raval, recognized for its top-notch wine program.
4.3/5 on Yelp, 4.5/5 on Google
Cost: $264 (ALL IN)
MENU: (based on avail)
Savor Chef Laila Bazahm’s Modern Spanish Fare with Abadía Retuerta Wines 🇪🇸HORS D’OEUVRES
- Uni Torrija > Spanish Toast with Pastry Cream, Santa Barbara Sea Urchin, and Yuzu Salt
- Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico de Bellota > Jamón Ibérico–Bechamel Croquettes with Piquillo and Chipotle Aïoli
- Pan con Tomate > Pan de Cristal with White Calabrian Anchovy in Vinegar, Mussels en Escabeche, Piparra, and Smoked Trout Roe
DINNER
- Mariscos al Ajillo > Grilled Octopus with Wild Blue Shrimp, Dayboat Scallops, and Moqueca Butter
- Duck Confit Bringhe Paella > Duck Leg Confit with Seared Duck Breast, Bomba Rice, Saffron–Coconut Emulsion, Kapampangan-Style Paella, and Palapa Chili Crisp
- Escalivada > Charred Cabbage with Pistachio Romesco, Dukkah, and Pomegranate
- Tarta de Queso Vasco "La Viña" > Basque Cheesecake with Poached Pear and Pedro Ximénez Reduction
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.
~A La Cuisine
- Mediterranean Beefgasm 🐮 @ Mama MezzeMama Mezze, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! PLEASE BRING CASH ONLY!!!
We are heading to Flatiron! Opens 6/5! From Pecora Bianca team in the former Lupetto space. “For Mama Mezze, they’ve teamed up with none other than Balaboosta chef Einat Admony to develop a menu of crowd-pleasing hist with a unique twist. P.S. Do order yourself an Espresso Tahini” Guilietta opening soon.
Mama Mezze is an all-day, wood-fired restaurant offering bright, comforting dishes from around the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. We offer an array of spreads with house-made za’atar bread, wood-fired skewers and sandwiches, shareable small and large plates, and more. Mama Mezze features a sunlit dining room with an oversized citrus tree and vibrant greenery, two outdoor patios with over 100 seats, and a permanent floral installation. Please be ON TIME! 😊
5/5 on Yelp (PERFECT SCORE!!!), 4.8/5 on Google
Cost: ~$46 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 3PPL- ARAYES - Beef Kofta, Grilled Pita 🐮🥙
SHARED PER 6PPL
- SPICED BEEF HUMMUS - Baharat, Pine Nuts 🐮🫘🌰
- BABABEET - Wood-Fired Eggplant and Beet, Beet Chips 🍆
- DRY-AGED NY STRIP STEAK - Coffee Rub, Za’atar Chimichurri, Garlic Mashed Potatoes 🐮🥩🧄🥔☕️
- BRAISED SHORT RIB - Harissa-Date Glaze, Carrot Chershi, Crispy Shallots 🐮🥕🧅
- LAMB TAGINE - Braised Carrots and Potatoes, Dried Plums, Toasted Almonds 🐑🥕🥔🌰
~A La Cuisine
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