January 4, 2007
On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events
January -- all month: 34th Street Food and Wine Festival
Several restaurants in the 34th Street area will be offering special menus with wine pairings for $20.07 for lunch and $34.00 for dinner. Check the 34th Street Partnership website for a full list of participants.
January 6: Rosca de Reyes at Maya and Pampano
Maya and Pampano restaurants will be serving Rosca de Reyes, or King's Cake, in honor of the Feast of the Epiphany. As tradition dictates, a baby doll is hidden in the cake; if you find it, you will win a tamale party for 10. Maya, 1191 First Avenue, 212-585-1818; Pampano, 209 East 49th Street, 212-751-4545.
January 9: The Dark History of Absinthe
The Culinary Historians of New York present Professor David Weir of the Cooper Union as he hosts a reception and discussion all about the notorious drink. 6:30 pm reception with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, presentation at 7 pm. $40; CHNY members $25; seniors and students $22. RSVP's required: call 212-239-3055 or e-mail tfox2@nyc.rr.com. International Wine Center, 350 Seventh Ave between 29th and 30th Sts, room 1201. 6:30–8pm.
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do the drinks include absinthe? which, for the record, I think is just a wee bit overrated.
eurotrip!!!