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Continue reading →: partysnack: chef’s night out
If you’re a player in the industry, you’re probably getting ready to head to New Yorkfor the James Beard Awards happening on Monday night. If you’re a civilian, you may have read about it this week. The JBF awards are considered the Oscars of the culinary world. . Back in…
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Continue reading →: partysnack: gawker stalker “can-do” part deux
On Tuesday night I donned a party frock and went to hobnob with charity minded-celebs at the Food Bank gala. There were culinary stars aplenty – Joe Bastianich, Lidia Bastianich, Mario Batali, Cat Cora, Nigella Lawson, Rachael Ray, and Michael Schlow. Nice to seem them come out for a good…
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Continue reading →: snackspot: buddha bar version nyc
On Monday night, the velvet ropes were in full effect at 25 Little West 12th Street for the last of the pre-opening parties of Buddha Bar. Past the French-speaking messieurs with clipboards at the door and into the fray. At the end of big hall is the big Buddha, surrounded…
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Continue reading →: partysnack: gawker stalker “can-do”
I have a question about gawker stalker. (Do not feign ignorance…you know you heart the gawk stalk.) Does it count if the celebs are corralled for a cause? Tuesday night the Food Bank for NYC is throwing their annual “Can-Do” Awards Gala. For a mere $500 you can rub forks…
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Continue reading →: hotsnack: duck duck you
People oft remark that I/Snack seem to be everywhere. My usual MO is to post post-event bringing the hotsnack recap. But here’s a peek at my schedule – just in case you want to come with. Sunday’s agenda is eating and drinking through the meat packing district, questing for the…
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Continue reading →: hotsnack: party on
By now everyone is waiting to see how many stars Jean Georges will get from Frank Bruni. Will Nougatine be rolled into the review for the first time? Maybe. The review runs on Wednesday in the New York Times, but modern technology makes it available earlier. I’d bet the scene…
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Continue reading →: snackspot: no bunnies just food
My Valentine’s Day "no romance just food" post was so popular, I bring you another holiday PSA. Want a meal this Sunday without the bunny basket trappings of Easter? Here’s a list of spots open on April 16th for business as usual. Comments are open for your additions.
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Continue reading →: papersnack: mario tailgates nascar style
By now everyone knows what you eat at the races. But do you know what to drink?
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Continue reading →: hotsnack: cracker news
For a little Friday fun and to give a shout out to one of my favorite blogs, I give you today’s news ‘poda-style. Sources say the Mormon innkeepers are spreading some star power on their crackers with the wolf, the olive, the cowboy and Poseidon. Le sandwich has a deal,…
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