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“Mexican Independence, Slow Food Pot Luck on Governor's Island, Bottomless Brunch at The Guilty Goose, 5 & Diamond Guest Chef ”

Friday! Celebrate Mexican Independence day at Henry’s on the UWS

Honestly, if people threw weekly parties in honor of Mexico, I would not complain. If you love Mexican food and drink as much as most, you won't want to miss this.

The Fiesta Patria Square Meal at Henry's on the Upper West Side is the perfect excuse to take an extended lunch break and celebrate Mexican Independence Day.

So ditch the cubicle and head uptown from noon-5pm on September 16th for a Square Meal that features the traditions of Mexico conveniently served up on a single plate. Chef Mark Barrett has prepared black bean soup garnished with sweet corn salsa and a swoosh of chive oil. To accompany the soup, quinoa salad and a soft corn taco with your choice of filling from hanger steak to tongue. Finally, you can't celebrate the independence of Mexico without smooth, sweet caramel flan. Recommended lunch pairing: margaritas, of course (we won't tell your boss).

The four-course Square Meal is just $20 per person ($25 with beverage pairing). To make your reservations, call 212.866.0600 or visit henrysnyc.com. Henry's is located on 2745 Broadway (at 105th Street).

It's so much better than eating at your desk.

—Andrea Branchini
 
Saturday! Slow Food’s Pot Luck on Governor’s Island
 
By now, you've heard about Slow Food USA's $5 Challenge -- get together to share a slow food meal that costs less than $5/person this Saturday, September 17. Here in New York City, they’re hoting a big public potluck on Governor's Island at 1:00 p.m. So get out there and eat with Slow Food on Governor's Island! Invite friends! Tell everyone you know!
You can RSVP for the Governor's Island potluck here:
 
All you need to bring is:
  • Yourself
  • Plate/utensils/serving utensils
  • A red/white/red&white tablecloth or sheet
  • A dish to share with 3-6 people that costs under $5 to make!
Ferries to Governor's Island run often, from both lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. When you get off the ferry, follow signs to Picnic Point.
 
All Weekend Long! Bottomless Brunch at the Guilty Goose

Fall weekends generally call for football and brunch. You can take care of the latter at the Guilty Goose where their brunch includes bottomless drinks every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm for $20.
 
You get to choose between a never-ending pour of Mimosa, Bloody Gladys made with shochu, or Draft Beer with Chef Christopher Parks’ brunch entrees that include The “Guilty Goose” Omelette with confited goose, chèvre, heirloom tomatoes and olive dust and the D.L.T. made with duck bacon, fried duck egg, heirloom tomato, watercress, creamy garlic aioli and country boule.
 
For those who are still recovering from the night before,  all brunch dishes are also available a la carte and include lighter options like the refreshing  Cucumber-Melon Salad with pickled onion, mint and cutting celery ($7) and the Grilled Flatbread topped with cured salmon, quark cheese, fried capers, dill salad and  red onion syrup ($15).  
 
Sunday! Downtown Comes Uptown for Sunday Supper in Harlem
 
On Sunday evening, September 18, guest chef Darryl Burnette will treat diners to a down home menu of "Southern Classics with a Modern Vision." Darryl Burnette is currently the Executive Chef of Bergdorf Goodman's BG Restaurant. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. While studying there, he trailed under Marcus Samuelsson at Aquavit. After graduation, he honed his craft under chefs such as Charlie Palmer, Jean Georges Vongerichten and Andy D'Amico. 
  
The evening will be hosted by famed soprano Gail Blache-Gill whose previous appearances in the restaurant’s Sunday Supper Series will introduce a line up of vocalists who will perform a program of blues and jazz. 
 
The menu will include: Mini Country Ham Biscuit with Peach Basil Habañero Jam and Mac & Cheese Spring Rolls and Shrimp & Grits, Rainbow Trout with Black Eyed Pea Succotash, Meatloaf Wellington with Truffle Mashed Potatoes and, for dessert, Red Velvet Trifle.
 
The menu is available for $65 if booked in advance, $75 at the door. 5 and Diamond also offers a flight of wines selected by sommelier John Soler to accompany each course, at an additional $25 per person. 
 
Dinner seating begins at 7:00pm. Reservations may be made by calling the restaurant at 646 684 4662.  
 
5 and Diamond is located at 2072 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (between 112th & 113th Streets) in Harlem.  For reservations or further information call 646.684.4662 or visit www.5anddiamondrestaurant.com.

Happy Weekend!
 


Posted: September 18, 2011

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