Le Grand Fooding NY 2011 has a whole new format. Instead of PS1 like the previous 2 years, this time, it’s in the city. And it’s not going to be taste stations for each chef. Instead, they’re pulling off a 52 hour dinner around the clock. $100 gets you a sit down dinner prepared by one chef at a certain time (some are crazy, like 1am-4am), plus booze. (The chefs and menu for Sept 23-25)

The website says tickets are on sale Sept 1st, BUT you can GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 


Hurry! ‘cuz tix sell out fast!






A TASTE-TROSPECT OF 2010 LE GRAND FOODING
As you may remember, I wrote a looong post about it, but blogger.com went down and I lost all the content! So here’s my attempt to relive that fun and yummy night. The theme was NY vs SF. 
Met David Chang early in the evening, that was cool, though I have this love/hate relationship with his “peach empire”. We had VIP tix (paid double), so there weren’t many ppl during that time frame. 

His beets, goat cheese, walnuts was really bla. So that was disappointing. At the end of the night, word got around and his station wasn’t getting many visitors.

Though Jake Gyllenhaal stopped by. I’m a huge fan, but he was being a jerk that night. He was wearing mountain man outfit and wouldn’t talk to anyone.
 

I didn’t even go up to bother him, I took a pic from far away and that blond chick yelled at me! telling me not to! wat? this is public space! wow, I can’t believe I’m still upset about it! LOL 

JEREMY FOX, OAKLAND had one of my favorite stations. 

Cucumber in miso “bagna cauda”

Marcona almonds

Whipped nasturtium flower, square root and coffee was almost too pretty to eat. It showcased his creative nature, depth of flavors and use of ingredients.

ROBER NEWTON, SEERSUCKER had the best fried chicken! I went back for seconds and have been to his Brooklyn spot on a Tuesday night just for these finger licken’ spicy goodness.

Tennesse-style friend chicken… drool. Read full review.



LAURENCE JOSSEL, NOPA captured the carnivorous in me

Wood-grilled pork ribeye, smoked tomato jam

As I told him my love for his pork the second round, he gave me some of the best pieces. Chard, tender and juicy! All lady-like manners went out the window.


The night ended with a full tummy, plenty of drinks and a great time with friends. My friend A came all the way from Toronto. Well worth it! Cheers to another year of great food. Hope you can make it this year.