- Crispy Duck & DimSum Night ๐ฆ๐ฅ @ Steam โจ๏ธ [VIP]Steam, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist if interested and Venmo $39 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! No refunds!
We are heading to NYU! Steam Restaurant serves high quality and authentic Chinese dishes in New York City. Our chefs put together a well-rounded menu to create an excellent representation of Chinese cuisine to present to our customers. Our food is carefully crafted using hand-picked and fresh ingredients.
Our restaurant is well enjoyed by everyone and tastes pleasant for both dine in and take out. Our restaurant cultivates a wonderful dining experience that brings enjoyment for any event. Bring your friends and family to the table and experience what Steam has to offer! Please be ON TIME! ๐
4.4/5 on Yelp, 4.5/5 on Google
Cost: ~$39 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 4PPL- BLACK TRUFFLE & PORK SOUP DUMPLINGS (6) ๐ท๐๐ฅ
- LEEK & SHRIMP DUMPLINGS (4) ๐ฆ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ
- SHRIMP & PORK SIUMAI (4) ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฅ
- SZECHUAN STYLE WONTONS (8) ๐ฅ๐ถ๏ธ
- SNOW PEA LEAVES & SHRIMP DUMPLINGS (4) ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ
- PAN FRIED PORK BUNS (6) ๐ท
- AROMATIC BEEF WRAPPED IN SCALLION PANCAKE ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฅ
- CRISPY DUCK (HALF) ๐ฆ
A La Cuisine~
- Michelin Plate ๐ฝ๏ธ Korean Tapas Night ๐ฐ๐ท @ 8282 [VIP ONLY]8282, New York, NY
***WE ARE FULL. DO NOT PREPAY AND ADD YOURSELF TO WAITLIST IF INTERESTED AND I WILL BE IN TOUCH IF SPOTS OPEN UP.***
Only 4 seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $63 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to East Village! Highly rated reviews! Introducing modern Korean food to LES. Korean food can be fun too.
The name 8282 refers to Koreaโs country code, +82, and has an additional meaning: The numbers, when read together, translate to a phrase that means โquicklyโ or โfaster.โ The phrase signifies a get-it-done attitude.
Behind 8282 is a couple who previously ran the restaurant Pado in the East Village. Before operating Pado, Bong Le Jo cooked in the kitchens of Perry St, Dovetail and Kissaki, and Jee Kim launched several fashion and lifestyle brands, and worked as a truffle distributor in Seoul, in partnership with a New York-based company. Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
4.6/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google
Cost: ~$63 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 5PPL- SWEET SHRIMP TARTARE - Botan ebi tartare, uni, egg custard over sushi rice, pickles, & nori ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ฅ
- CHILEAN SEABASS - Soy marinade seabass, asparagus, sugar snap peas, pea purรฉe & sesame ginger dressing ๐ ๐ซ๐ซ
- MUSHROOM PARTY - Grilled assorted mushrooms, rosemary panko, cashew, yogurt, mushroom purรฉe ๐๐โ๐ซ๐ฟ๐ฐ
- PERILLA OIL PASTA - Angel hair pasta tossed in soy sauce, crab meat, topped with seaweed & sesame seed crumbs, Korean perilla oil ๐ฆ๐
- JJAJANG BORI-BAP - Seared scallops over barley mixed in black bean sauce & truffle paste, king oyster mushrooms, mushroom paste ๐ฆช๐ซ๐๐โ๐ซ
- DAKGALBI KIMCHI-BAP - Gochujang marinated chicken over cheesy kimchi rice ๐๐ง๐ฅฌ๐
- L.A. IBERICO PORK GALBI - Grilled soy-marinated Iberico, ssamjang, roasted broccoli, gochugaru vinaigrette ๐ท๐ฅฆ
- (2) GRILLED LAMB CHOP (3PCS) - Harissa, roasted carrots, mint tofu, cumin chili powder (WE WILL EACH GET OUR OWN LAMB CHOP) ๐๐ฅ๐ฟ๐ถ๏ธ
~A La Cuisine
- LIMITED TIME ONLY! Turkish Delight Popup ๐น๐ท @ Hart's [VIP ONLY]Hart's, Brooklyn, NY
***WE ARE FULL. DO NOT PREPAY AND ADD YOURSELF TO WAITLIST IF INTERESTED AND I WILL BE IN TOUCH IF SPOTS OPEN UP.***
Only LIMITED seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Venmo $102 to @i8NYC and Add yourself to the Waitlist to be moved over to 'Going'.
We are heading to Brooklyn! Pedigree from LEV = Nuff said. Turkish Delight Popup! Join us for a special, four course set menu from our sous chef, Serin Celikโ an ode to the traditional Turkish dinners from her childhood in Istanbul. Starting with cold meze, followed by warm borek and stuffed eggplant, twelve spice braised lamb, burned milk pudding and more. Please be ON TIME!!!
Cost: ~$102 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail)
COLD MEZZE- Olive bread ๐ซ๐ฅ
- Melon with feta and pastirma ๐๐ง
- Dolma with cherries ๐๐๐
- Artichokes with fava and dill ๐ซ๐ฟ
(Supplement - Marinated mackerel mp ๐ )
WARM APPS- Borek with feta and herbs ๐ง๐ฟ
- Stuffed eggplant with peppers and lamb ๐๐๐ซ
- Pomegranate salad with walnuts and parsley ๐ฟ
(Supplement - Zucchini fritters with mint yogurt mp ๐ฅ๐ฟ)
MAIN- Twelve spice lamb shoulder with turkish rice ๐๐
DESSERT (choose one)
- Tahini halva
- Burned milk pudding with mastic
~A La Cuisine
- Vietnamese Night ๐ป๐ณ @ 5IVE Spice Gramercy [VIP]5ive Spice, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $45 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to Gramercy! Highly rec by Kate! 5ive Spice is now open in Gramercy with a full bar! Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with a New York flair, plus your favorite bar drinks. Enjoy Vietnamese Pho noodle soup, Banh Xeo Tacos, Banh Mi Sandwiches and more! Open for lunch and dinner! Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
4.3/5 on Yelp, 4.6/5 on Google
Cost: ~$45 (ALL IN)
MENU1 | MENU2 (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 4PPL- BANH KHOT - jumbo prawn on coconut rice crepe top with black caviar ๐ฅฅ๐พ๐
- THIT KHO TAU - braised kurobuta skinless pork belly in a caramel coconut glaze served on a bed of brussel sprout ๐ท๐ฅฅ๐ฅฌ
- BO LUC LAC (SHAKING BEEF) - diced angus hanging tender steak w/ baby arugula ๐ฎ๐ฅฉ๐
- BRAISED SHORT RIB - aged whiskey pho reduction broth with new medley potatoes ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ
- ASIAN VEGETABLES STEW - seasonal assorted vegetables in a homemade galangal curry sauce ๐๐ฅ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ
~A La Cuisine
- FIRST L๐K - Italian Night ๐ฎ๐น @ iL Totano [VIP]Il Totano, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $67 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to Chelsea! Loved Perilla! Because Il Totano comes from the winner of the first-ever season of Top Chef, Harold Dieterle, whoโs back and better than ever. One of the toughest resys in town! Think fresh pastas, crudo, and plenty of dishes that take their inspiration and cues from coastal Italy. Can't wait to try the Hamachi w/ Passionfruit Crudo ppl are raving about! Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
# Inside Il Totano, Harold Dieterleโs NYC Comeback Restaurant
# Harold Dieterleโs newest restaurant brings Mediterranean yacht vibes to the West Village
# Five Things to Know About Il Totano
Cost: $67 (ALL IN)
4.4/5 on Yelp, 5/5 on Google (PERFECT SCORE!!!)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 3PPL- MAFALDINE & BRAISED LAMB RAGU - oil-cured olives, black pepper pecorino & fried rosemary ๐๐ซ๐ฟ๐ง
- CRISPY PORK COTOLETTE - bitter greens, white anchovies, & calabrian chili dressing ๐ท๐๐ถ๏ธ
- SPICY DUCK MEATBALLS & MINT CAVATELLI - water spinach & quail eggs ๐ฆ๐ฅฌ๐
SHARED PER 6PPL
- DRY AGED BLUEFIN TUNA CRUDO - caponata, fried capers & fig leaf oil๐
- DRY AGED KONA KAMPACHI CRUDO - fresh chickpeas & spicy passionfruit colatura ๐
- COAL-KISSED ARCTIC CHAR CRUDO - celery vinaigrette, crispy serrano chilis & volcanic sea salt ๐ ๐ถ๏ธ๐ง (PICTURED)
- GRILLED FOREST MUSHROOMS & SALSA VERDE ๐
~A La Cuisine
- Michelin Plate ๐ฝ๏ธ AYCE Sri Lankan Buffet ๐ฑ๐ฐ @ Lakruwana [VIP]Lakruwana Restaurant, Staten Island, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $32 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to Staten Island! A rare weekend event. This place needs no intro so IYKYK! Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
MICHELIN PLATE ๐ฝ๏ธ
NY TIMES 2024 TOP 100 RESTAURANTS IN NYC (PETE WELLS)
Discovered a Hidden Sri Lankan Buffet | Voted The Best Curry in NY in Staten Island (TIM LEE)
Cost: ~$32 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail)
We will all be ordering the AYCE Saturday Buffet~A La Cuisine
- Michelin Star โญ๏ธ Chef's Counter - Korean Night ๐ฐ๐ท @ Mari [VIPS ONLY]Mari, New York, NY
***LAST SPOT FOR VIRGINIA AS I GOT A VERBAL COMMITMENT. DO NOT PREPAY AND ADD YOURSELF TO WAITLIST IF INTERESTED AND I WILL BE IN TOUCH IF SPOTS OPEN UP.***
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $192 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to Hells Kitchen! Sungchul Shim, chef and owner of the Michelin star restaurant Kochi opens his second restaurant Mari in Hell's Kitchen. At Mari (roll in Korean), Sung offers a tasting menu of street-food inspired Korean hand rolls, complemented by an extensive wine list and a selection of Korean spirits like soju and makgeolli.
Mari offers an imaginative tasting menu inspired by Korean hand rolls. From the preparation of the rice, using a sesame seed and sesame oil base, to the delicately textured gim, the seaweed wrapping each roll, each new aspect of the hand roll reveals the depth of Korean cuisine. The tasting experience begins with the hansang, an amuse-bouche course of tantalizing bites, followed by seasonally inspired hand rolls, and concluding with a refreshing two-part dessert. Please be ON TIME!!! ๐
ONE MICHELIN STAR โญ๏ธ
4.3/5 on Yelp, 4.5/5 on Google
Cost: ~$192 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
We will all be ordering the Mari Tasting Menu - NOT SHARED#####
##### GRILLED MAITAKE ์์๋ฒ์ฏ
pinenut, sunchoke soubise, doenjang lotus root
##### HWE ๋๋ฏธ ํ
Sea Bream, Radicchio Endive Salad, Korean Melon Granita
##### CHARCOAL GRILLED TROUT ์ก์ด ๊ตฌ์ด
Rice Wine Cream, Yuja Soy Milk, White Asparagus
##### SALMON ์ฐ์ด
##### KING CRAB ํนํฌ๋ฉ ๊ฒ์ฅ
##### BIBIMBAP ๋น๋น๋ฐฅ
##### HIRAMASA ๋ฐฉ์ด
##### SPICY TUNA ๋งค์ด ์ฐธ์น
##### WAGYU ์๊ท
##### RAMP ์ฅ์์ฐ
##### DUCK GUKSU ์ค๋ฆฌ ๊ตญ์
Long Island Duck Breast, Soy Duck Broth, Banchan
##### COCONUT PAVLOVA ์ฝ์ฝ๋
Tropical Fruit Salad, Coconut Sorbet, Coconut Meringue
##### โBEIGNETโ ์ฐน์ ๋๋
Roasted Soybean Ice Cream, Hojicha Caramel
~A La Cuisine - Thai Night Redux ๐น๐ญ @ ChiangMai Diner [VIP]Chiangmai Diner & Bar, Brooklyn, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $43 to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to Brooklyn! Redux bc IYKYK! The secret is out on this gem with huge portions! Highly lauded on Eater and Perfect Reviews on Google so letโs see what the hype is all about! Please be ON TIME! ๐
# Find One of Brooklynโs Most Exciting Thai Spots on an Industrial Corner of Bushwick
# The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week
4.6/5 on Yelp, 4.9/5 on Google (NEAR PERFECT SCORE!)
Dinner cost: ~$43 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on availability/headcount)
SHARED PER 4PPL- SHORT RIB GAENG HUNG LAY - A popular curry that is found primarily in Chiang Mai and all over Northern Thailand w/ 4 hr stew breast short rib, ginger, garlic pickle, peanut and potato served w/sticky rice ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ถ๏ธ๐
- PRIKKING MOO GROB - Sautรฉed prikking paste, string bean, long hot chili with Crispy pork belly, served w/ white rice ๐ท๐๐ถ๏ธ
- ROASTED DUCK CURRY - The unique dish of Bangkok roast duck in a spicy pineapple red curry and combines with kaffir lime leaves/ pineapple/tomato/Julian bell pepper/basil, served w/ white rice ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ถ๏ธ
- NUR YANG PRIK NUM - Grilled rib eye steak served w/Northern Thai style prik num salsa, pumpkin, grilled long hot chili and Asian Crudite, pumpkin served w/sticky rice ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๏ธ๐ ***NEW ITEM***
~A La Cuisine
- Korean Tapas Night @ Take 31 ๐ฐ๐ท [VIP]Take 31, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $51 to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!
We are heading to K-Town! From the juggernaut Hand Hospitality! Loved our recent meal @ their sis resty so much @ NoNoNo that I'm going back twice within 4 days! Please be ON TIME!!!
Cost: ~$51 (ALL IN)
Menu: (subject to avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 3PPL- MISUGARU DALGONA - Black Sesame Ice Cream with Multigrain Powder & Handcrafted Dalgona โ๏ธ๐จ
SHARED PER 6PPL
- ROLLED-UP COD ROE OMELETTE - Korean-style rolled up omelette with cod roe & cream sauce ๐ ๐ณ
- GARLIC CRUSTS & SPICY CHICKEN - Deep-fried boneless chicken tossed in spicy sauce, served with crispy garlic crusts ๐๐ง
- SPICY SHORT RIB LASAGNA - Braised spicy short rib, lasagna, and Japanese pumpkin with bechamel gochujang sauce topped with blended cheese ๐ฎ๐
- PORK BELLY RICE CREPE WRAPS - Grilled pork belly covered with toasty Injeolmi and soybean powder. Served with homemade pickles ๐ท๐พ๐ฅ
- COD ROE SEAFOOD UDON - Udon noodles sautรฉed in spicy cod roe cream sauce with shrimp, squid and clams ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆช๐
- SHORT RIB CHAPAGURI - Korean ramyeon noodles with special jjajang sauce, greater omaha short rib, onion, scallion & fried egg ๐ฎ๐๐ง ๐ฟ๐ณ (PICTURED)
- BULGOGI BLACK GARLIC FRIED RICE - Fried rice with bulgogi, black garlic oil & scallions ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฟ๐
- MARKET FRIED PORK - sweet chili, black pepper sauce, mustard sauerkraut ๐ท๐ฅฌ๐ถ๏ธ
- CRISPY CORN PANCAKE - Sweet & savory pancake with corn, cheese & cajun powder ๐ฝ๐ฅ๐ง
~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!
We are heading to NYU! 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