AlwaysPartying: Celebrate Flatiron Chefs
Maryse Chevrière — July 14, 2010
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Clockwise from top: Taste of Summer Melons from Eleven Madison Park, slicing porchetta from SD26, the scene at Celebrate Flatiron Chefs in Madison Square Park.
Last night, just a month after the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, tents were in place and grills were once again fired up in Madison Square Park— this time for Celebrate Flatiron Chefs.
The annual event, which benefited the Madison Square Park Conservancy, was just as much a reminder of how good the neighborhood has it on the food front, as it was a preview of great things to come. A table of salume was there to represent the game-changing, Italian mega market-restaurant concept Eataly (scheduled to open August 31st), and a rum cocktail in a lime cup from The Hurricane Club built anticipation for an after-work, tiki-themed happy hour.
The highlight (for those who arrived early), was a preview from Hill Country Chicken. Last night it was a Mini Texas Hand Roll. They joined offerings from more than twenty of the Flatiron District’s top restaurants. There was pork, of course, burgers too, and plenty of other summer-inspired fare.
More photographs of the food at Celebrate Flatiron Chefs >>
AlwaysPartying: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party 2010
GutterGourmet — June 14, 2010
Left, BBQ Pork Steak Sandwich from Wildwood Barbecue. Right, top down, whole hog from Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s Pork Shoulder, Smoked Sausage from Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q.
When I got my Fast Pass for the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, I became as giddy as a six-year old cutting the line to ride Dumbo at Disneyland. The first ride at the Block Party is always Ed Mitchell’s The Pit. Fire, brimstone, smoke, chopping blades, decapitated whole hogs, and gluttons. If this is hell, I’ve died and gone to heaven.
More Photographs of the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party 2010 >>
Always Hungry: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party 2010
Arthur Bovino — June 11, 2010
St. Louis Style Ribs and Beans from Pappy’s Smokehouse.
It’s here. The 8th annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party happens this weekend.
The crowds, lines, and fast passes. The mess, the barbecue pits, the smell of slow-cooked meat in Madison Square Park, it’s all back in the City for two glorious days. As such, it’s time to cram— to prepare for all the glories that come with one of New York’s best food events. So we’ve put together a Big Apple BBQ Block Party Primer. Everything you need to know before you go.
BABBQ 2009: THE VIDEO: Three pitmasters. Two days. One epic event. We interviewed three renowned pitmasters, Pat Martin of Martin’s Bar-B-Que, Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson’s, and BABBP’s co-founder, Ken Callaghan of Blue Smoke as they showcased three regional preparations of meats.
CLICK HERE for The Glories of BBQ: Three Styles of an American Tradition
BABBQ 2009: THE FOOD: Among our favorite tastes from last year’s event were Big Bob Gibson’s Pulled Pork Shoulder with White Sauce, the St. Louis Style Ribs and Beans from Pappy’s Smokehouse, and The Salt Lick BBQ’s Beef Brisket and Sausage. But there was so much more.
CLICK HERE for BBQ photographs and GutterGourmet’s write-up
BABBQ: BBQ PRIMER: From Alabama to Virginia, information about the varied types of BBQ found across the country— cuts and traits, typical sauces, sides, serving styles, and cooking methods. There’s even information about New York restaurants where you can find many of these different styles.
CLICK HERE for a Regional BBQ Primer
AlwaysInformed: Cabrito & Fatty Crab at Mad. Sq. Mark’t
The Hungry Goat — October 15, 2009
Chorizo Tacos by Cabrito and Fatty Crab’s ‘Fatty Dog.’
As Grub Street reported, Madison Square Park has upped its food game with a slew of pop-up vendors. Participants in Mad. Sq. Mark’t (view) include Hill Country, Wafels & Dinges and Ben & Jerry’s, but the real story is the stand shared by Fatty Crab (view) and Cabrito (view).
The Fatty Sliders and Fatty Dog were just as enjoyable as when we had them at the Upper West Side location when Fatty Crab opened, and the chorizo and al carbon tacos will certainly hit the spot if you have a craving (especially since going to Calexico in SoHo is a real time commitment). The stands will be up until November 1st, so if you’re a Flatiron luncher, it’s a must-visit, and surely a faster line situation than Shake Shack. Some pictures follow for your enjoyment.
Featured Restaurant: Terakawa Ramen
Josh Kaplan — July 08, 2009
Terakawa Ramen with Roast Pork
The East Village has long been considered New York City’s Kingdom of Ramen. With so much competition, how does one hope to stand out? The recently opened Terakawa Ramen, to the north on Lexington and 23rd, appears to have found its niche in that time-honored adage of the real estate business: location, location, location.
Evidence of tempered ambition abounds at Terakawa from its intimate space and homey decor to the minimalist, reasonably priced menu ($3.50-$9). It seems to be angling as a lunch destination for the clusters of office buildings crowding Madison Square Park. There are $12 ramen and gyoza (or fried rice) combos and there’s an undeniable emphasis on speed and convenience. Call for pick up and your food will be ready in five minutes, order in-house and you’re served even faster.
That’s not to say the quality suffers. Terakawa’s Tonkotsu (pork broth) adheres to the classic profile: a fragrant, shimmering, golden brown with bubbles of fat. Minced raw garlic was present in each spoonful. The hard-boiled egg’s gelatinous yolk assumed the broth’s flavor splendidly. Al dente noodles became passable with time in the steaming broth. On one occasion the spiraling slice of roast pork had the perfect amount of fattiness, on another, it was so fatty the challenge was finding the meat. Additional helpings of roast pork, bamboo shoots and egg are available for $1 each.
There’s no competition with its more lauded cousins downtown, but if you’re in Gramercy, Terakawa will do just fine.
Check out the Terakawa Ramen restaurant page for more information, including hours and address.
Big Apple BBQ Block Party FastPass Giveaway: Winners
June 10, 2009
AlwaysHungryNY.com had the honor of giving away three FastPasses to this weekend’s 7th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party (BABBP). We asked entrants to our FastPass Giveaway to answer 30 questions. If they responded correctly we judged their answers to the three Hot Seat Questions below and decided on three lucky winners.
1. If you could eat anywhere in the world tonight (free) where would it be?
2. What is the most impressive Barbecue you have ever eaten? Be specific.
3. Describe in detail the last time you truly unleashed your inner fat kid.
Each FastPass winner will be able to attend the Big Apple BBQ Block Party with a friend where they can share $100 of free BBQ using the express lines of the party’s food purveyors through the weekend. The three lucky contestants who answered all questions correctly and their responses to our Hot Seat Questions are after the jump.
Click here for the winning Hot Seat Answers and the lucky FastPass winners >>
Big Apple BBQ Block Party FASTPASS GIVEAWAY!
June 01, 2009
The 7th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party (BABBP) is around the corner and AlwaysHungryNY.com has the honor of giving away three FastPasses! So, if you missed the May 31st deadline for buying them or you just want to win one for free, enter the AHNY FASTPASS GIVEAWAY before end of day Friday (June 5th).
Entrants who successfully answer the 30 questions below, will be judged based on their answers to our AlwaysHungryNY.com Hot Seat Questions. We’ll select three winners. A FastPass allows you and a guest to eat $100 of free BBQ from the express lines of the Block Party’s food purveyors through the weekend. But honestly, if you do not know what a FastPass is, you should just reconsider your whole state of being.
What you get: A FastPass!
What you get to do: EAT for FREE and CUT the LINES
When the event takes place: June 13-14, 11am-7pm
Entering: Answering our 30 questions correctly enters your Hot Seat answers into our contest.
Please email us your answers at along with your contact information (name, email & phone) and if your entry is chosen you can pick up one free FastPass at AlwaysHungryNY.com’s headquarters.
Click here for the Big Apple BBQ Block Party FASTPASS GIVEAWAY questions! >>
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