- Peking Duck Sichuan Night @ HUI ๐ถ [VIP]Hui, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist if interested and Venmo $42 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! No refunds!
We are heading to UES! From Owner: I was inspired to recreate authentic Szechuan cuisine. Having lived in China near Sichuan for decades, I know how good Szechuan food tastes like. I love food and want to bring the best experience to diners. Please be ON TIME! ๐
4.3/5 on Yelp, 4.5/5 on Google
Cost: ~$42 (ALL IN)
Menu: (subject to change based on availability/headcount)
SHARED PER 8PPL- PEKING DUCK 2 WAYS - sliced, soup ๐ฆ๐ฒ (PICTURED)
- PORK BELLY W/ PRESERVED VEGETABLE ๐ท๐ฅฌ
- SAUTEED PEA SHOOTS W/ GARLIC ๐๐ง
- SINGAPORE MEI FUN ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐
- SICHUAN FISH FILLET W/ PICKLED VEGETABLE ๐ ๐ฅฌ
- CUMIN LAMB ๐๐ถ๏ธ
- TWICE COOKED PORK BELLY ๐ท
- DRY PEPPER CHICKEN W/ PINEAPPLE ๐๐
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- Washoku Night ๐ฃ @ Oko Omakase [VIPS ONLY]Okonomi Market, Brooklyn, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $102 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to Brooklyn! They will be debuting New Spring 2024 menu from last time I went. SEASONALITY & SOURCING are paramount here and Chef Daniel proudly name drops every farm/purveyor for ingredients in each dish. Okonomi Market, from the team behind Okonomi//Yuji Ramen and Osakana that continues to focus on showcasing high quality, locally caught seafood. Omakase counter in the back opens in the evening where Chef Daniel Lee offers a seafood focused seasonal tasting menu rooted in Washoku with contemporary touches. Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
Cost: ~$102 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
9 courses/$75 (NOT SHARED)~A La Cuisine
Not open - Michelin โญ๏ธ Indian Night Redux @ Semma ๐ฎ๐ณ [VIP ONLY]Semma, New York, NY
Only 6 seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist if interested and Venmo $82 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! No refunds!
[VIP ONLY] = will not be posted on Foodgasm
We are heading to West Village! The Oxtail is TO DIE FOR!!! Very tough to snag a resy here. I put my cc down for this one so prepaid only! Redux bc IYKYK! Semma, from Unapologetic Foods, the same team behind Adda and Dhamaka. One of the hottest tickets in town and one of the toughest resys to secure. I'll be damned if we leave hungry here so plates will be shared per 3 ppl. Here, chef Vijay Kumar, formerly of Michelin-starred Rasa in Burlingame, Calif. showcases a menu entirely devoted to the regions of Southern India โ a rarity among Indian restaurants in America โ and it shows. Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
ONE MICHELIN STAR โญ๏ธ
SEMMA - MICHELIN STAR INTERVIEW W/ CHEF VIJAY KUMAR
2022 BON APPETIT 10 BEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA
4.1/5 on Yelp, 4.2 on Google
Cost: ~$82 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 3 PPL- GUNPOWDER DOSA - rice & lentil crepe, potato masala, sambar ๐พ๐ฅ **NEW DISH***
- KUTTANADAN THARAYU - Hudson Valley duck leg, poppy seeds, coriander ๐ฆ ***NEW DISH***
- NALLI ELUMBU - superior farm lamb shank, star anise, black stone flower ๐๐ธ
- GOANESE OXTAIL - angus oxtail, green cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, cilantro ๐ฎ๐ฑ
- PAROTTA ๐ซ
- PONNI RICE ๐
~A La Cuisine
- Japanese Night ๐ฏ๐ต @ Yakitori NoNoNo [VIP]Yakitori NoNoNo, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $52 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to NoMad! From the vets @ Her Name is Han
MEAT TO YAKITORI
BONE TO RAMEN
made with the entire chicken from a to zโ all meat used for yakitori and all bones used for ramen broth
keeping to traditional basics through our cooking preparations and prepping the day with fresh ingredients every morning, nonono adds their twist to the common Japanese grill cuisine
Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
4.2/5 on Yelp, 4.5/5 on Google
Cost: ~$52 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 4PPL- SCALLOP UNI CARPACCIO - Scallop, uni, seaweed, basil sauce ๐ฆช๐ฟ (PICTURED)
- SALMON IKURA DON - Salmon and salmon roe over rice ๐ฃ๐
- EEL BOWL - Grilled eel over rice ๐๐
- COD ROE CREAM UDON - Cod roe cream udon noodle with mushroom ๐ ๐๐
- BEEF TONGUE CURRY - Grilled beef tongue curry serve with side of rice ๐ฎ๐ฅ
- AMERICAN WAGYU DICED STEAK - Diced steak with onion sauce ๐ฎ๐ฅฉ๐ง
- KINOKO X3 - 3 Kinds of mushroom with balsamic vinegar sauce ๐โ๐ซ๐โ๐ซ๐โ๐ซ
- KARA AGE - Deep-fried chicken marinated in original sauce ๐
~A La Cuisine
- LIMITED TIME ONLY! Michelin Plate ๐ฝ๏ธ Mission Chinese Popup ๐จ๐ณ @ Cha Kee [VIP]Cha Kee, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $46 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
No resys so grab a table if you get there first.
We are heading to Chinatown! Support local! Limited Time Only! Danny Bowienโs beloved San Francisco import is back for a spring and summer pop-up, after their drama-filled closure in 2022. They'll be serving classics from the original 2010 menuโand we hope that their kung pao pastrami, mapo tofu, and thrice cooked bacon will make the cut.
Akiko Thurnauer exudes effortless downtown cool vibes. For six days a week, the former graphic designer is the executive chef of Cha Kee in Manhattanโs Chinatown, where she puts together innovative Japanese-influenced Cantonese dishes. At Cha Kee, which opened in September, her soy milk-braised lettuce, a nod to a dish of napa cabbage softened in soy milk, which she perfected in the kitchen of Danny Bowienโs Mission Chinese Food, has turned skeptics of cooked lettuce into converts. Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
MICHELIN PLATE ๐ฝ๏ธ
# Mission Chinese Has Popped Up in Chinatown
A return to the classics โ and a few new dishes, too
Cost: ~$46 (ALL IN)
MENU1 | MENU2 : (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 5PPL- CHA KEE BEEF CHOW FUN - w/ bean sprouts, garlic shoots ๐ฎ๐ง๐
- THRICE COOKED BACON & RICE CAKES - sweet tofu skin, bitter melon ๐ฅ๐
- SIZZLING CUMIN LAMB RIBS - sweet dates, white bbq sauce ๐
- KUNG PAO PASTRAMI - w/ home fries, peanuts, peppers, onions ๐ท๐ฅ๐ซ๐ง
- BROCCOLI BEEF CHEEK - stir fried gai lan, smoked oyster sauce ๐ฎ๐ฅฌ
- WEST LAKE LAMB DUMPLINGS - salty peanut sauce ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ
~A La Cuisine
- AYCE Wagyu/Sushi/Sashimi Night Redux ๐ฃ๐ฅฉ @ Gyu-Ichiro [VIP]Gyu-Ichiro Japanese BBQ, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $68 to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to Chinatown! Redux bc IYKYK! IMO Prob the best AYCE Sushi/Sashimi Japanese Wagyu BBQ combo value in Manhattan, esp w/ free soft drinks/Sapporo! Introducing you our ๐บALL INCLUSIVE TUESDAY๐บ - enjoy unlimited Sapporo Beer and other non-alcoholic drinks with no additional charges every Tuesday Dinner only๐ฅ. Please be ON TIME!!!
3.7/5 on Yelp & 4.2/5 on Google
(Most bad reviews for lag/service)Dinner cost: ~$68 (ALL IN)
Menu: (subject to avail)
Includes AYCE Sushi, Meat, Wagyu and Sashimi. We order off an iPad.
All inclusive Tues = Soft drinks + Sapporo Beer includedAYCE RULE: If you order something and no one else likes it, you have to finish it or pay for leftovers.
~A La Cuisine
- FIRST L๐K - New American Tapas Night @ DEMO [VIP]Demo, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $63 to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to West Village! One of the toughest resys in town! Demo opened 2/6 in the West Village from Wildair alums. This one is a no-brainer IMO. Please be ON TIME!!!
โIncredible spot. Food, wine, and vibe all unmatched. Love the red marble countertops. Feels like a timeless NYC restaurant that i will keep coming back to. Food is outstanding. Big flavors coming out of simple elegant dishes. The strip steak with red pepper is a combo that will live in infamy from here on out. All that said the wine program may be the best part. Whose ever in charge is a mastermind. Spot is perfect for any intimate occasion or just grabbing a glass and posting at the bar. Staff is super knowledgeable and really down to earth. Demo is a MUST!!โ -Hank (Google)
# Wildair alums are reimagining the all-day restaurant at NYCโs Demo
Demo has a menu influenced by Spanish, Italian, and French food.
# A New Spot That Doesnโt Want to Be Just Another Wine Bar (EATER NY)
4.2/5 on Yelp, 4.9/5 on Google
Cost: ~$63 (ALL IN)
Menu: (subject to avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 3PPL- LENGUA TONNATA - beef tongue, big eye tuna, caper berries ๐ฎ๐
- MACKEREL - gribiche, pickled shallots ๐๐ง
- CRAB CASINO - cafe de Paris butter, guanciale, ritz crackers ๐ฆ๐ท๐ง (PICTURED)
- ARROZ A LA PLANCHA - mushroom, taleggio, fontal ๐๐ง๐
- CAVATELLI - nduja, tomato ๐๐
DESSERT (optional)
- BANANA PUDDING - brown butter, coconut, toasted almonds ๐๐ฅฅ๐ฐ
- CHOCOLATE CUSTARD - faccia brutto centerbe, pistachio, feuilletine ๐ซ๐ฐ
~A La Cuisine
- Chinese Night ๐จ๐ณ @ Yum Cha [VIP]Yum Cha Chinese Kitchen & Bar ๅง่้, New York, NY
ONLY LIMITED Seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $42 to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
Please bring CASH ONLY!!!
We are heading to SoHo! Yum Cha Kitchen & Bar is a new restaurant in New York City that serves traditional Chinese dim sum with a modern twist. The menu features a variety of Dim Sum, Tapas & Wok . The restaurant also has a full bar, serving cocktails, wine, and beer. Yum Cha Kitchen & Bar is a great place to go for a casual lunch or dinner with friends and family. Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
4.7/5 on Yelp, 4.8/5 on Google
Cost: ~$42 (ALL IN)
MENU1 | MENU2 (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 8PPL- SWEET & SOUR PORK RIBS ๐ท
- SALTED EGG YOLK & CRAB FRIED RICE CAKE ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐พ
- SALT & PEPPER SHREDDED EEL ๐๐ง
- PORK BELLY BRAISED IN BROWN SAUCE ๐ท (PICTURED)
- DOUBLE COOKED SPICY PORK BELLY W/ GARLIC ๐ท๐ง
- SZECHUAN STYLE FRIED DICED CHICKEN W/ CHILI POWDER ๐๐ถ๏ธ
- YUM CHA STYLE FISH W/ PICKLED CABBAGE ๐ ๐ฅฌ
- ROYAL STYLE BBQ LAMB ๐
- GOLDEN SALTED EGG PUMPKIN ๐๐ฅ
- CRISPY STINKY TOFU ๐ซ๐
~A La Cuisine
- Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Night @ Pomp & Circumstance [VIP]Pomp and Circumstance, Brooklyn, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist if interested and Venmo $46 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! No refunds!
We are heading to Brooklyn! Low key amazing. Fresh baked pita bread. Mediterranean, Italian and Middle Eastern flavors, combined with neighborhood hospitality. Chef James Ahearn has created a unique menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Please be ON TIME! ๐
4.9/5 on Yelp & Google
Cost: ~$46 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 4PPL- RYE PITA ๐ซ
- LAHMAJUN BREAD - Braised Lamb, Peppers, Onion, Tahini, Herbs, Hot Sauce ๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ฟ๐ซ
- FOIE GRAS MOUSSE DIP - Sherry Gelee ๐ชฟ
- BACCALA CAPONATA DIP - Eggplant, Salt Cod ๐ ๐
- BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS - Cumin, Tumeric, Ugali ๐ (PICTURED)
- HAMACHI CRUDO - Grapefruit, Radish, Cilantro, Hot Sauce ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๏ธ
- DRY AGED LAMB MEATBALLS - Tomato, Yogurt, Pomegranate ๐
- LABNEH SORBET - Sunflower Granola, Honey, Halva, Olive Oil ๐ป๐ฏ
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