We were at Le Fooding D’Amour tonight (held at PS 1 Contemporary Art Center 22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101). It’s a mess of a food event with lines being the main theme. With at least 1000 people, probably more, and just nine stands to get food….you do the math. The cheese table was always accessible so you could just fill up on cheese all night, but that’s not the point. Drinks are not included in the $30 admission, and they didn’t hire any staff to organize and direct traffic. We waited on a 12 minute line for the Moroccan Cous Cous plate from DB Bistro Moderne 55 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 and a 19 minute line for the Black Label Burger from Minetta Tavern 113 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012, and despite enjoying both, left after that and would not go to this event again. Note to self: next year, just send check directly to Action Against Hunger.
The highlight of the evening was getting a picture with Daniel Boulud (one of our favorite chefs), who everyone was trying to get pictures with. He was obviously pressed for time but being a really great sport about it. Thanks Daniel.
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How exciting! This is a great photo!
How lovely & great for you!! You 2 look great!!
Happy times!!
The city has two kind of foody events like this: reasonably priced ones that are insanely over crowded or insanely expensive ones. I attend neither. Oh, and please post some brussel sprout ideas.
Bill, generally I agree but there are a few diamonds in the rough. This is the first time Le Fooding is in NY so we gave it a shot.
I love some of the brussels sprouts recipes we’ve done. I often crave these dishes:
Dramatic Brussels Sprouts
Asianesque Brussels Sprouts
Bacon, Beets, and Brussels Sprouts
What a great experience.
Well, I could not go, but from your description, I would have hated being in line to get anything… Thank you for the heads up… and great picture of you with Daniel Boulud !