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The Epic Adventures of Bruce the Narwhal

By Underground Eats on June 13, 2013 / No Comments / Categorized Celebrity Chefs, Featured, Underground Eats, Unique Events

Follow Bruce the Narwhal as he makes his way through the busy streets of New York City in search of pool party fun at BIG GAY BRUNCH on June 22nd!

As the official mascot of BIG GAY BRUNCH, Bruce is in a hurry to arrive at The Mercedes Club on time! But before he gets there, he he must first make his way across the Brooklyn Bridge on a Citi Bike, scalp a Cronut, frolic with Pastry Chef Zac Young (who will be cooking at the event) at Jimmy, and have a dance party with a pink flamingo… Oh Bruce, you are one busy narwhal! Save some energy for the pool party!

Join him at BIG GAY BRUNCH on June 22nd at The Mercedes Club. Portion of proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project, the leading crisis hotline for at-risk youth in the LBGT youth. Learn more/buy tickets here: www.undergroundeats.com/biggaybrunch

Rumor Leaked: Gay Guy Fieri Will Host a Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar Pop-Up at BIG GAY BRUNCH

By Underground Eats on May 30, 2013 / No Comments / Categorized Celebrity Chefs, Featured, Good Reads, Strange Eats, Underground Eats, Video

According to rumors from questionable sources, Gay Guy Fieri is going to be at BIG GAY BRUNCH on June 22nd and plans to host a pop-up of Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar offering his favorite flavor-blasted brunch items infused with rainbow coloring and served with special Unicorn Sauce to replace his trademark Donkey Sauce. We can’t wait!

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Okay so this may not be true… But what is true is that there does seem to be a man on the loose accosting guests at Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar, introducing himself as Gay Guy Fieri and telling them they’ve just been flavor-blasted.

Who is this mystery man you ask? This Gay Guy Fieri? Why, it’s the delightful Chef Dave Martin of course. Dave Martin, one of the chefs at BIG GAY BRUNCH even has the slightly-spiked frosted hair and backwards sunglasses to pull off his Gay Guy Fieri interpretation. When we dared to go to Flavor Town in midtown a couple weeks ago, we decided we should probably bring along one of our favorite entertainers (watch Dave Martin take a bourbon shot from a bone marrow luge here). After a few rounds of blue cocktails, Gay Guy Fieri graced us with his presence and began harassing guests. While rest assured we will see Chef Dave Martin at BIG GAY BRUNCH, confirmation of a Gay Guy Fieri appearance and Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar pop-up is still pending. However, based on this [completely fabricated] Yelp review (below), it may be best if that doesn’t happen.

Food x Tech: The Newest Restaurant Recommendation Apps

By Khushbu Shah on May 15, 2013 / No Comments / Categorized Featured, Food Apps, Food X Technology, Underground Eats

We all know the pains of scrolling through pages of extensive elegiac prose on sites like Yelp when all one wants to know is if the burgers are actually good there. When it comes to restaurant recommendations there are thankfully a whole new slew of apps that go beyond  the likes of Zagat, Urbanspoon,and Open Table. These apps help users filter through the incredible amount of restaurants and information out there to answer the ever plaguing question of – where the hell should I eat?

 

1) Pizza Compass
For just under a dollar and with the help of a spinning slice of piece, you can find the nearest pizza joints no matter where in the world you are. The app uses Four Square’s API and an overlay from Google Maps to show users the nearest pizza spots along with their hours of operation. The slice of pizza acts as a compass and will start steaming as you get closer to your destination, which makes satisfying the drunchies that much easier. The promo video is also definitely worth a watch. It’s only available for iOS at the moment but an Android version is in the works.

 

2) Where Chef’s Eat
Based off of the book with the same title, this app is a verified compendium of favorite dishes and restaurants around the world from a collection of over 400 well-respected (and well-traveled) chefs including the likes of David Chang and Sean Brock . The price tag comes at just under $16 but it is still cheaper than buying the book itself. The app has a very global focus which is especially great if you find yourself in a foreign city looking for the best eats. It’s currently available for iPhone and iPad only.

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Hidden Chain Restaurant Menus that are Definitely Worth Seeking

By Khushbu Shah on April 30, 2013 / No Comments / Categorized Featured, Food Trends, Good Reads, Round Up, Underground Eats

When anyone mentions In-N-Out, the West Coast burger staple, they rarely seem to think of anything that is actually listed on the menu. The “hidden” menu, which is pretty common knowledge due to the extensive coverage, most popularly features the ability to take your burgers and fries to the next level by ordering them animal-style (grilled onions, pickles, cheese, special sauce). Other options include protein-style (lettuce instead of buns) with a variety of other secret nuances.

Hidden menu items seem to exist at most major chains across the United States, not just In-N-Out. Most restaurants deny their existence with the recipes spreading by word of mouth. There are however, a few chains that have hidden menus with corporate backing such as Panera and Arby’s. We think this removes half the fun. If properly described in your order, most places should be able to create the follow items for you, if you so desire. So here they are folks, the real underground eats of the fast food world:

McDonald’s
There’s an entire website dedicated to off-menu items from the golden arches. Hidden menu creations range from belly-busting sandwiches to premium desserts.

 Mc 10:35 – This sandwich is a genius combination of the breakfast and daily menu that can only be ordered Monday-Friday at 10:35. Details here.

Chicken and Waffles- A McGriddle sandwich with a layer of fried chicken.

The McChicken – It’s a Big Mac with fried chicken substituted for the beef.

The Land, Sea, and Air Burger – This sandwich consists of a beef patty, chicken patty, and fish patty all in one sandwich slathered with tartar sauce.

The Pie McFlurry – Ask for a freshly baked pie to be crumbled and mixed into your McFlurry of choice.

The McCrepe – A breakfast Hotcake filled with the fruit and yogurt parfait and topped with maple syrup.

Root Beer Float – Order any size root beer and ask for a serving of vanilla soft serve to be added in.

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Mario & Lidia Host Private Dinner Tonight; NYC Burger Week Events; Ethiopian Pop-up in Williamsburg; and More Edible Activities This Week

By Mikaela Flynn on April 29, 2013 / No Comments / Categorized Celebrity Chefs, Featured, Good Reads, Pop-Up Dinners, Round Up, Underground Eats, Unique Dinners, Unique Events

Those who nabbed tickets to the sold out Masters at the Table event hosted by non other than Mario Batali and Lidia Bastianich at Del Posto, may need to pinch themselves because tonight is the night it’s all happening. This evening at Del Posto the two superstar chef personalities will go head-to-head as they prepare a dueling menu of their favorite Italian dishes. The 10-course dinner will most likely go down in history as one of the most epic meals of any of the 200+ guests’ lives.

Wednesday is May Day which means that spring finally feels like it’s really here. Ok, maybe it doesn’t actually feel like it’s here since the temperature still seems to disagree, but at least we know that it really can’t be far along now. With May comes its perfect weather for BBQ’ing burgers and dogs and so it only seems appropriate that Wednesday is also the first day of NYC Burger Week. Starting May 1st and continuing through May 7th there will be a slew of burger-centric events happening throughout the city. On Thursday Hardings NYC will host a Burger and Bourbon Dinner while Boozy Burbs hosts an Off-Menu Burger and Putts Beer Dinner the same night. On Friday Get Real Presents will host a Beer, Bowling and Burgers Festival at Bowlmor Lanes. If you really want to be in the know about all the best burgerlicious events happening be sure to follow our favorite burger blog, Burger Conquest.

If you are so over the American classic burger, than perhaps you’d be more interested in something a bit more international. This Saturday the traveling NYC Ethiopian pop-up restaurant Bunna Cafe is hosting their biggest event ever in a secret location in Williamsburg. The evening will celebrate Fasika, the Ethiopian Easter, when traditionally Ethiopians rejoice as they end a seven-week fasting period with a huge feast and party. After dinner guests will take part in a traditional coffee ceremony and have the opportunity to watch a live performance staring Tadele Daba, a world famous dancer and choreographer, as well as a former judge of Ethiopian Idol. VIP tickets can be found here.

The Food Book Fair kicks off this Thursday night and will continue through the weekend hosting a number of events that include cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, and tasting events. The fair will take place at three different locations: the Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn Winery, and The Brooklyn Kitchen. Participants include Bon Appetit’s Editor-in-Chief Adam Rapoport, The New York Times’ Oliver Strand, Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perelman, Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver, and Chef Elizabeth Falkner. Full schedule and ticketing information can be found here.

If you are missing tonight’s dinner at Del Posto and are kicking yourself since you would LOVE to have a unique experience at one of your favorite Italian restaurants, then be sure to grab a spot at this Saturday’s The Art of Sauce Making class with Del Posto’s Chef de Cuisine Matt Abdoo. The course will blow your mind as you learn all the ins and outs of making the most delicious Italian sauces from scratch by a highly esteemed Italian chef. After the course, everyone is invited for a sit-down family-style Italian lunch with Del Posto’s selected wine pairings. This will absolutely be unlike any other cooking class you’ve ever attended. Find tickets here.

And then it’s Sunday. But this week, Sunday should not be treated like a typical low-key, get-ready-for-the-week Sunday. Why? Because it’s Cinco de Mayo! And you need a margarita! If you are looking to celebrate the holiday in full festive form then we encourage you to do so at Fatta Cuckoo. The Lower East Side restaurant will continue its Sunday Supper: Friends of Fatta guest chef series by welcoming Chef William Huffman who is a master of cuisine hailing from the south of the boarder. Dinner includes margarita and mezcal pairings and will feature six courses of Mexican favorites. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

 

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