Upcoming Events
On Thursday May 2nd, I’ll be serving up and showcasing one of the best expressions of the New World’s oldest spirit, Eléctrico Mezcal Ancestral, at Brooklyn’s oldest and longest running private social club, The Montauk Club founded and built in 1889-91 (yes, the time period known as The Gilded Age). In fact, several scenes in Season Two of HBO’s The Gilded Age show were filmed onsite at The Montauk Club….
Pop Pairings Presents: Craft Spirits Renaissance Experience at the Brooklyn Navy Yard…
Background Ino: Prospect Park Alliance presents a Pinkster celebration in the yard of Lefferts Historic House, an 18th century Flatbush farmhouse that serves as the park's historic house museum. Chief Baba Neil Clarke and the Pinkster Players and friends, will lead this family-friendly event, which will feature music, history, performances, storytelling, demonstrations, games and FOOD related to this historic celebration of Africans in New York….
On Tuesday June 4th I’ll be part of a panel taking place at Les Dames d'Escoffier of New York's annual “The Next Big Sip” event . The topic is “Women & the Cocktail” moderated by Nicola Nice, author of the Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought the Cocktail Home . “This panel will explore the historic connection of women and the cocktail, a retrospective look at the cocktail party – how it got started, why it came in and out of style, and the essential role that women have played…”
The Old Stone House of Brooklyn’s biggest party of the year returns! Check here for ticket info…
Rock the House is an annual fundraising event that supports the beautification of the gardens and Park around the Old Stone House. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from local restaurants, live music and dancing around the Park.
Save the Date for TFG's Public Food History Talk / Lecture on June 26th at OWG
Mark your calendars for June 6th 2024 for a Fireside Feast with Historic Wyckoff & Lott house Museums featuring yours truly, @TheFoodGriot, creating a signature cocktail (mocktail option) along with a guided mezcal tasting complete with spirited, historically-rooted talk on the oldest spirit of the New World and it’s connections to 17th & 18th Century New York….