This week, the first week of September, point yourself to KGB Bar for a taste of the Green Ferry, to Nuyores in the West Village to celebrate its first anniversary, and to Pasquale Jones to partake in a whimsical pizza omakase.
Also, get ready for DiningOut Events’ RARE Steak Championship New York, coming to Brooklyn’s Industry City next week on September 10. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat-and-drink festival are on sale now.
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September 3: Absinthe & Cabaret
If you woke up this morning and thought: I really want to spend tonight indulging in cabaret and absinthe, then your dream has come true. Head to the iconic and illustrious KGB Bar at 9:30 p.m. on September 3 to indulge in some absinthe sipping and some cabaret entertainment. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
September 5 and 6: Two Nights at Cynthia
West Village restaurant Cynthia is hosting a fun and unique dining experience for two nights on September 5 and 6. Cynthia’s Executive Chef Sherry Cardoso, Top Chef Season 23 winner Rhoda Magbitang, and Top Chef finalist Laurence Louie are teaming up to offer a singular tasting menu at the 28-seat restaurant on Jones Street. Tickets are $325 per person. Nab your spot here
September 6: Nuyores and Cocino Consuelo Team Up
Nuyores in the West Village celebrate its first anniversary tonight. The kitchen from Cocino Consuelo, which happens to have one of the best pancake dishes in New York, will be collaborating with the Nuyores team. You can make a rez on Resy
September 7: Brazil in NYC
Dive into Brazilcore on September 7 at Berimbau Brazilian Table. It’s Brazilian Independence Day and the Berimbau on 36th Street near Bryant Park will be lighting up in green and yellow, as the night dishes out Afro-Brazilian sounds and many food and drink specials.
September 9: If Italy Invented the Omakase
If the Italians had created the omakase, it would look and taste a lot like what’s happening at Pasquale Jones in Nolita on September 9. Chef Ryan Hardy’s great pizzeria is putting on a pizza omakase. For this particular evening, the focus will be on Japanese-style Neapolitan pizza. The cost is $150 per person (+ $75 if you want wine pairing) and you can make a reservation on OpenTable.
September 10: RARE Steak Championship Comes to NYC
Finally, the wait is over. DiningOut Events presents RARE New York, an evening of all things steak, spirits, and fun. For a limited time tickets start at $158, though you may want to splurge for VIP, which gets you access into SURF, the seafood side of the action. The event takes place at Industry City in Brooklyn, starting at 6 p.m. for First Taste and VIP ticket holders. The amount of food and drink is endless, accented by live music, entertainment, and a battle for the best steak bite in the city.
September 12: The Art of Cutting Tuna
Tuna lovers of the world, unite at Marea New York at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 to meet and greet Nobu Yamanashi, president of Yama Seafood. The afternoon is part of Marea’s Terrace Series and on this day, Mr. Yamanashi will be joined by Marea chef P.J. Calapa to discuss and demonstrate, “The Art of the Cut,” in which the chefs will perform a live tuna cutting. There will be passed bites, plus a selection of cocktails. The cost is $195 per person and reservations can be made here.
September 12: Pig Out
Come to Astoria, Queens to seriously pig-out at Pig Beach BBQ Queens. From 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, there will be live music, a festive atmosphere, and a lot of pork and other meaty delights coming off the grill.
September 13: Putting the “Fun” in “Fundraiser”
Book your spot at Union Square Cafe on Sunday, September 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. for a fun fundraiser that benefits Drive Change, Emma’s Torch, and Food Education Fund. While Union Square Cafe hosts, the afternoon features an all-star line-up of eateries: Ambassadors Clubhouse, Bar Kabawa, Borgo, Caffe Panna, Daily Provisions, Strange Delight, Arthur, Lei, Island Creek Oysters, and Los Burritos Juarez. Plus, there’s an open bar. Tickets cost $125 and you can get your place at the event on OpenTable.
September 15: Mugaritz Meets the City That Never Sleeps
The Platform by the James Beard Foundation, located on Pier 57 in west Chelsea, is putting on a Basque culinary fireworks show for the taste buds. The event features three alumni of Michelin two-starred restaurant Mugaritz, an avant-garde Basque restaurant near San Sebastian, Spain.
Chefs Maria Barriga, currently at Michelin one-starred Oxomoco in Brooklyn, is teaming up with her former Mugaritz colleagues, Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio “Nacho” Zuzulich of The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, to cook a flavor-packed multi-course meal. Expect your taste buds to go on a whirlwind tour through Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and, of course, Spain. Reservations start at $250 per person and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. on September 15. Get more information or make a reservation here.
September 17: Foods of La Frontera
Mexico City-born chef and James Beard award-winning cookbook author, Pati Jinich, will be pulling into the Platform by the James Beard Foundation on September 17 to cook up a feast from her latest cookbook, Foods of La Frontera: Recipes and New Taste Frontiers from Both Sides of the Border.
Find out more info and get your spot at the table here. Chef Jinich recently talked to us about the proliferation of Mexico City-style taquerias in New York City.
September 20: Feast Like a Georgian
If you haven’t yet experienced a true Georgian supra, or feast, and you don’t feel like flying all the way to Tbilisi, point yourself to Laliko in the West Village. This sleek Georgian restaurant is throwing a feast, complete with several Georgian staples and, of course, lots of Georgian wine. The feast starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 and costs $125 per person. Make a reservation here.
September 23: Semma Goes Downtown for Manhatta
Manhatta, the Financial District restaurant that boasts some of the most stunning views in the city, is beginning a series of one-off, pop-up dinners with guest chefs. First up is Vijay Kumar of Michelin-starred Indian eatery, Semma. Chef Kumar, along with Manhatta chef Michele Brogioni, will collaborate on cooking up a unique feast for the evening. The cost is $195 per person and part of the proceeds will go to City Harvest. Make reservations on OpenTable.
September 24: California Med Meets NYC Med
There are many reasons why Flatiron Italian restaurant Massara should be on your radar: for chef Stefano Secchi’s southern Italian-accented pasta, for the amazing small pizzas, and for the great wine list. But on September 24, there’s a new reason: San Diego-based chef Travis Swikard of Callie and Fleurette will be in the kitchen cooking up a California-Mediterranean meal with chef Secchi. Tickets are $125 per person and reservations can be made via DoorDash.
October 6: Stirring Things Up
Head to the Knickerbocker Hotel on October 6 starting at 7 p.m. for “Stirring Up Tradition,” a storytelling-driven dinner hosted by author and cocktail historian David Wondrich. Mr. Wondrich will discuss how the Knickerbocker Hotel is tied to the invention of the dry martini. Tickets cost $165 per person for the early-birds and $185 after. The event will take place at the in-house eatery, Charlie Palmer Steak IV.
October 11: Sushi-Con
Start brushing up on your chopsticks skills. Sushi-Con is back. At Pier 36 (299 South Street), it will be all things sushi on Sunday, October 11, as the massive warehouse at Pier 36 will be transformed into a den of sushi delights.
Tickets are on sale now. All day tickets (from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) cost $180 and afternoon tickets (from 2 to 5 p.m.) cost $120. Buy your tickets here.
October 14: Manhatta x Bangkok Supper Club
Manhatta’s series of putting on one-off pop-up dinners with visiting chefs continues into autumn. This time Manhatta chef Michele Brogioni welcomes Max Wittawat of Bangkok Supper Club. Together, the two chefs will cook up a singular meal. The cost is $195 per person and part of the proceeds will go to City Harvest.
