LIC Market Celebrates 3 Years with their Pig Roast & Clambake

Image by LIC Market

It's about that time, to wish a very special Happy Birthday to the awesome folks at LIC Market.  There's nothing like enjoying delicious, local food right in the heart of LIC, and each year these guys put on quite the food spectacle with their Pig & Clambake event.

This year, it's taking place on Saturday, July 27th and Sunday, July 28th and will include the following tantalizing menu:

Pig roast to include:
suckling pig rice & beans
handmade tamales
pico de gallo
tortillas and more

Clambake to include:
littleneck clams
mussels
prawns
corn on the cob
steamed potatoes and more

Add-on options
whole lobsters
BBQ short ribs

Drink specials
beer buckets
half priced mimosas
pitchers of sangria

They'll also be extending their hours throughout that weekend:

Saturday, July 27th, 2013 10:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday, July 28th, 2013 10:00am to 6:00pm

If you want the pig roast/clam bake menus, come by after 2 p.m.

LIC Market - 21-52 44th Drive, LIC NY 11101
718.361.0013
7 Train to 45th Road/Courthouse Square
http://www.licmarket.com/

Bistro 33's Artisanal Tasting

After a little stint of Bistro 33 bringing back their sushi on Halloween night, they're once again working on a special event for guests that should be interesting.  Featuring a special artisanal wine & cheese tasting, patrons will enjoy a unique menu of artisanal cheeses, breads, and charcuterie paired with the wines of Southern Europe.  Hosted in Bistro's private dining room, it should be a fun event, which can be nice to share with a small group of friends or your significant other.  Here are the deets:

Bistro 33's Artisanal Tasting
Thursday, December 6th from 7:00 p.m.
Bistro 33's Private Dining Room (21-76 21st Street)
Give a call soon to reserve your spot.

Bistro 33 - 19-33 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105

718.721.1933

N/Q Train to Ditmars Blvd (last stop)

www.bistro33nyc.com

Thanksgiving Comes Early at Queens Comfort

While we're all probably looking forward to Thanksgiving next week, there's nothing like starting early - and Queens Comfort are just the folks to give it to you.  There's no doubt that when you think of Thanksgiving you think of rich, comforting foods that put you over the limit with your calorie allotment, but who can think about that during this delicious time?!

Lucky for us, Queens Comfort is starting with all the turkey indulgence, with their Thanksgiving Brunch Party this Sunday.  Join them for obscenely comforting dishes such as:

"Plymouth Rockers" - Deep fried apple walnut stuffing balls with chipotle cranberry sauce
Brunch favorites such as the Farmhouse Hash, Spicy Chicken & Bacon Enchiladas, Eggs McRuffin, Thick Cut Brioche Custard French Toast and more
And don't forget about all the music, courtesy of DJ Myricles, DJ Eric Rodriguez, spinning classic hip-hop, soul and funk.

This Sunday, November 18th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Queens Comfort - 40-09 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103

646.597.8687

N/Q Train to 30th Avenue

www.queenscomfort.blogspot.com 

Get Ready for LIC Market's Trufflemania

I wanted to share a last minute, but really interesting foodie event happening this weekend at LIC Market, which caught my eye.  If you adore truffles like I do and enjoy them in all sorts of foods, you'll love their Trufflemania night they're putting together this weekend.  Featuring a 4-course tasting menu, featuring both white truffles from Alba and black truffles from Perigord, it'll be a night made for food's little luxuries.  

Paired with locally sourced products from neighboring farms, you'll not only be supporting a fabulous local business but also the slow foods movement, giving back to our local farms.  Here are the deets, and if this intrigues you, make sure to call for a reservation soon.

LIC's Trufflemania - Saturday, November 10th 
2 seatings - 6 p.m. or 9 p.m.
$65/person (excluding tax and tip)

LIC Market - 21-52 44th Drive, LIC NY 11101
718.361.0013
7 Train to 45th Road/Courthouse Square
http://www.licmarket.com/

Get Ready for a Pig Roast (and a Clam Bake)

I'm excited to report that another fun summer food event is coming to LIC.  This one from a favorite local and seasonal eatery, LIC Market.  Now officially in its second year of business, they're celebrating by bringing us another one of their signature Pig Roasts and Clambakes rolled into one.

You may remember this event debuting last year, and it was such as success that it's back again this year.  The offering is quite stellar and the price point is the same as last year, a modest $25/person.  Take a look at the deets below and hope you decide to make a debut there as well:

LIC's Pig roast and Clambake
Saturday, July 28th, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 29th , 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Aside from all the food, you'll be able to indulge in some hefty drinks specials, including $25 beer buckets and half priced mimosas. 3 oinks to that!

LIC Market - 21-52 44th Drive, LIC NY 11101
718.361.0013
7 Train to 45th Road/Courthouse Square
www.licmarket.com

Studio Square's Summer Spit BBQ is Back

Last year's first Summer Spit BBQ event at Studio Square was a huge success, and by the looks of it, it's become an annual event.  Happening again this year on June 3rd, Chef David Burke will once again grace everyone with his presence at the bbq pit.  

Enjoying last year's event very much, I most admired Chef Burke's participation in the whole thing, as he worked his butt off and personally greeted guests and served them freshly made bbq specialties.  It was really something, and as you can see above, I cozied up to him as well.  He was super friendly!

But aside from the celebrity chef interaction, the food at the event was really fabulous and so plentiful.  In addition to the gorgeously prepared food, served buffet style, there were also passed hors d'oeuvres as well Jim Beam tastings.  It's really a great way to spend an entire afternoon with your hard-core foodie friends.  The tickets are an investment, but definitely worth it, as you can stay for up to 5 hours and eat all the goodies you like.  There's an early bird special going on right now:

General Admission tickets (before 4/15):  $55, regular admission is $65
VIP tickets are $85

RSVP and buy tickets here.  Can't wait to hear what you think of this impressive glutton-fest.

Studio Square - 35-33 36th Street, Astoria NY 11106
718.383.1001
N/Q Train to 36th Avenue or R/M Train to Steinway Street
studiosquarenyc.com

The Night Before Thanksgiving - Sunday Night Dinner-Style

Image by Meg Cotner

My friend and fellow foodie comrade, Tamara Reynolds of Sunday Night Dinner and Unique Eats is putting together an awesome dinner event on the night before Thanksgiving.  In collaboration with Hell Gate Social, Tamara is inviting you to an outdoor/indoor oyster roast, where you can eat all the grilled oysters you so desire, mix and mingle with new and old friends and just generally cut loose before spending the next day with the fam.

Here's what the yummy menu looks like.  I wanted to spread the word early, as tickets will go fast, so I suggest you reserve your spot soon.  Enjoy...and maybe I'll see you there.

The Night Before Thanksgiving Indoor/Outdoor Oyster Roast

Wednesday, November 23rd from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Hell Gate Social - 12-21 Astoria Blvd, Astoria.  718.204.8313

Menu Includes:

Bacon Potato Chowder
Grilled Oysters - Mignonette, hot sauce, lemon and David Chang's XO sauce
Spicy braised greens
Cornbread
2 Beers

$52/person

Buy your tickets here.