Wellness in the Schools (WITS) Annual Benefit – May 22, 2012
We’ve made some amazing friends in the restaurant/food world, one of our finest friends is Chef Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant on NYC’s Upper West Side. Bill is an advocate in serving our children healthy and wholesome food in our school’s cafeterias. Every year, his charity WITS (Wellness in the Schools) holds a benefit to raise awareness and funds for this great cause.
The Great GoogaMooga Festival Day 2 – May 20, 2012
WOW!! What a difference a day makes. Today was so much smoother than yesterday. What an amazing time we had. Extra Mooga was off the charts amazing. Here are some pics from the days festivities.
The Great GoogaMooga Festival Day 1 – May 19, 2012
There’s something natural and right about pairing food and music together. And the people behind such music festivals as Bonnaroo and Outsidelands did just that with the Great GoogaMooga Festival in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Here are pictures from the first day of this two day festival. The concept of the festival is great, they just need to work out some kinks. We can’t wait until tomorrow!
A Dream Come True: The Men Who Dine Attend The James Beard Awards
James Beard Award Winner Andrew Zimmern with his wife on the red carpet
When you get a chance to attend the James Beard Foundation Awards, you drop everything and go. Such was the case for two-thirds of Men Who Dine and this year’s 25th Anniversary festivities.
The Golden Ticket!!
Approximately 4 days before the awards’ gala, Gennaro & I (Alan was away on vacation) received the news we were waiting for, “You guys are going to the James Beard Awards.” My heart actually skipped a beat. My brain went into overdrive to figure out the course of action that needed to be taken to actually attend the awards.
Late Night Dinner at Mile End Sandwich on Bond Street in NYC
Mile End Sandwich
53 Bond Street New York, NY 10012
(212) 529-2990
There’s something comforting, albeit a little fattening, about a late night smoked meat sandwich, a side of poutine and a Virgil’s Root Beer. And one place that does this combination of Quebec inspired fare the right way is Noah Bernamoff of Mile End Sandwich.
Late night snack: smoked meat sandwich, poutine & a Virgil’s Root Beer
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