Anthony Bourdain may have traveled the world, but he was also an archetypal, born and bred New Yorker. Whether he took us to the Korean BBQ places in Queens or the food market in Dakar, Senegal, he made us think about our place in the world through the lens of food - and isn’t that what NYC living is, 90% of the time? This week, we’re honoring our favorite rock star chef with an itinerary that takes us to parts unknown. Knock back baijiu cocktails with Sichuan food pairings in Greenpoint, then amble over to a country kitchen in Bordeaux for some wine & cheese. Then fly over to Tokyo for a layover involving hundreds of sakes and sushi by some of the world’s most famous chefs. Let’s raise a glass to the art of living, and the living of art.
$40 For 20 Yoga Classes At The Bhakti Center
Well, we highly doubt Bourdain ever did yoga, but it *is* Monday and we have a *lot* of drinking and feasting to do this week. Give your body a chance to detox before you can retox at this 5-star rated yoga institution - think of it as a trip to an ashram in India.
6/12 Pouring Ribbons Goes Dutch
When Tony went to Amsterdam, he drank…and smoked…and ate… Man, he lived large. This time, Royal Dutch Distillers comes to the East Village for a night of complimentary cocktails and vibes. All legal, of course.
$45 For A 3 Course Dinner For Two With Cocktails At Silver Factory
Of *course* Tony went to Korea - where else do you find such heavy drinkers with a penchant for spice, karaoke, and live octopus? Live the glory days of NYC and nouveau Korean gastropub fare at this fashionable Williamsburg hotspot.
6/13 Ming River Sichuan Baijiu Pop-up At M Greenpoint
Now we’re stopping over in China, partaking of some complimentary baijiu-focused cocktails and mapo tofu, among other food pairings. Ah, the joys of travel.
6/14 The Bordeaux Kitchen Launch Party At Albertine
The spiritual home of foodies the world over. Join Tania Teschke as she launches her new book, The Bordeaux Kitchen, along with cocktails and wine.
6/15 The Joy Of Sake 2018 Final destination, Tokyo
Here’s the world’s best sake festival featuring hundreds of premium libations and dozens of bespoke dishes by top chefs, many of whom were Tony’s peers and friends: David Chang, Chef Morimoto, Chef Nakazawa - sound familiar? It’s all in the heart of NYC, the city of cities…