If you've always wanted to dine at the top-rated restaurants that line Manhattan's streets, but you can't decide which international fare to try first—here's your chance to walk around, sample an array of dishes and mingle not only with your friends, but maybe even some world-renowned chefs.
Located at 643 Hudson Street
On Monday, November 7, 2011, foodies and wine aficionados who explore "New York" magazine's
New York Taste: A World of Flavors at the Skylight Studio in SoHo, will experience the delights of gourmet cooking from around the globe—without actually leaving the Big Apple.
Over 40 restaurants will showcase their signature dishes, taking attendees on an exciting and delicious adventure. Sample Lebanese food from
ilili Restaurant, Japanese cuisine from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's restaurant—
Morimoto, or
Fatty Crab's Malaysian dish prepared by Chef Zakary Pelaccio.
Enjoy Fatty Crab's Southeast Asian cuisine
Are you in the mood for a sumptuous blend of Ethiopian, Swedish and Harlem flavors? Then, head over to the table from Top Chef Masters Season Two winner and owner of
Red Rooster Harlem—Marcus Samuelsson. Or, savor the creations from
The International Culinary Center in SoHo, home of the French Culinary Institute.
The International Culinary Institute is located at 462 Broadway
And, there's so much more. Enjoy a Greek sampling from
Kefi—owned by Chef Michael Psilakis, Australian cuisine from
SHO Shaun Hergatt, or Italian goodies from
Ai Fiori. Various venues offer American foods, including
Gramercy Tavern and
Gilt, plus more Southeast Asian fare from
Spice Market and Qi Bangkok Eatery.
Spice Market offers Malaysian cuisine at 403 West 13th Street
Pair your tastes with wine, individual bottles of beverages, or liquid concoctions created by the featured mixologists.
Imbibe wine and expertly mixed cocktails
Unlike other tasting events where each ticket only allows a specific number of tastes, at this fundraiser, which benefits
City Harvest, you can sample something from all the restaurants—if you wish. Which dish will entice your gaze and palate first? Should you start with entrees, or desserts from the pastry experts of
Francois Payard Bakery? Or refresh with cocktails from
Pegu Club as you trek the floor.
Regardless of which part of the meal, or area of the globe you start your evening's culinary journey, by the time you depart for your own home, your taste buds will be content—having traveled quite far.
