![@i8NYC presents: EUPHORIA ๐ฝ๏ธ [VIP] cover photo](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/0/3/f/clean_509668735.webp)
What weโre about
Q: What's hotter than an orange flame (FOODGASM logo)?
A: A blue flame (EUPHORIA logo)
@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: HOPE where if you love to serve others, you're in the right place! Heck, join all 3!
The same rules as FOODGASM apply, except this group is PRE-PAID Dinners only with $5/pp organizer fee per meal to cover cost of fees/organizing with the addition of....
[VIP] Exclusive Perks!!!
- First VIP Access to ALL Events including Special Events (no fees for meals < $20)
- FREE End of Year Feast*
Email: i8feed@gmail.com for collabos/Sponsorship info
Facebook: i8NYC
Instagram: @i8NYC
Twitter: @i8and8
~A La Cuisine
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 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