NYC Food Events for the Weekend and Beyond

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Thursday (May 30)

JamAsian Pop Up
Thursday, May 30th, 6:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. This one-night only Asian-inspired Jamaican four course menu comes from Sean John of Spur Tree. Japanese DJs spin reggae for good measure. $45. 168 Bowery, New York, NY; details and tickets

Friday (May 31)

Comfort Classics at New Taste of the Upper West Side
Friday May 31st, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Just one of many events at this year's Taste of the Upper West Side. In this session with Adam Richman from the Travel Channel, you'll taste classic and updated bites inspired by comfort food favorites while you enjoy drinks and music. $105. Under the Grand Tent on Columbus Avenue between W 76th and W 77th Street, New York, NY; event website

Katz's Shabbat Dinner
Friday May 31st, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Danny Bowien and Joey Campanaro cook at Katz's for its 125th anniversary, with desserts by Sarabeth Levine. Yes, there will be pastrami. Call or email for tickets. 205 East Houston Street, New York, NY; 212-766-9200 x257; [email protected]

Saturday (June 1)

Best of the West at New Taste of the Upper West Side
Saturday June 1st, General Admission 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., VIP 6:00 p.m. A star-studded tasting of 40 UWS restaurants while host Gail Simmons honors the creators of New York darling, Shake Shack. Sip cocktails as you enjoy music and, if you go VIP, meet some of the chefs. General Admission $135. VIP $250.Under the Grand Tent on Columbus Avenue between W 76th and W 77th Street, New York, NY; event website

Shore Soup Project Party at Cutting Room NYC
Saturday June 1st, 8:30 p.m. In celebration of their successful Kickstarter campaign, which allowed them to established a pay-as-you-can food truck in the wake of hurricane Sandy, Shore Soup is hosting a night of music and fundraising. $25 pre-sale. $35 at the door. 44 E. 32nd Street, New York, NY; details and tickets

Sunday (June 2)

Txikifest, Txakoli Fair
Sunday June 2nd, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your thirst and hunger to this fair so you can get your fill of Spanish wine and gourmet bites, all for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit Sanctuary for Families. $50. 240 9th Avenue, New York, NY; details and tickets

Vegan Cook-Off: Hors d'Oeuvres Competition at The Bell House
Sunday, June 2nd, 2:00 p.m. Help the skint crown a top vegan cook by tasting your way through all the offerings. Come with your appetite and be ready for everything from mock chicken wings to sushi rolls. $12 in advance. $15 at the door. 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY; details and tickets

Monday (June 3)

Beer 101 at Terroir Park Slope
Monday, June 3rd, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The experts on wine are expanding their classes to beers and the series kicks off by delving into the background of beer. From its history, to the difference between lagers and ales, Allison Whittinghill will fill you in and answer all your beer-related questions. You'll taste your way through six different beers along the way. The class can hold up to 12 students. $19. 284 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY; tickets

Tuesday (June 4)

8th Annual Taste of LIC at Gantry Plaza State Park
Tuesday, June 4th, 6:30 p.m. Come out to support the upcoming year of theatre performances at The Chocolate Factory by tasting the offerings of over 50 different western Queens restaurants. There will be raffles for prizes from local businesses and a rap performance by Champagne Jerry. Tickets range from $50-$500. 49th Avenue at The East River, Long Island City, NY; tickets may be purchased at 212-352-3101; details and tickets

Wednesday (June 5)

Rioja Wine Class at Terroir Tribeca
Wednesday, June 5th, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terroir Tribeca is focusing on Spanish wines from the Rioja region for the third installment of their Wednesday night wine classes. The region has managed to innovate during a world-wide revolution in order to produce wine that is at once new and reminiscent of their old style. Terroir will show you these characteristics by walking you through six tastings in 60 minutes. Classes hold up to 14 and cost $35. 24 Harrison Street, New York, NY; tickets

Saturday (June 8)

Whiskey Distilling and Tasting Crash Course at 3rd Ward
Saturday June 8th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you've ever wanted to know more about whiskey, this is the class for you. After a three hour crash course studded with tastings of every kind of whiskey, you'll walk away with a new level of fluency on the spirit, both its history and its taste. $54. 195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY; course description and tickets

Friday (June 7)

11th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party at City Grit
Friday, June 7th, 7:30 p.m. In celebration of the fresh foods of summer, a special menu will be offered for two nights only, created and prepared by award-winning chefs. The six course meal will be kicked off by John Currence, the James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef. The first night is already sold out. $95 one person. $165 two people. $315 four people. 205 East Houston Street, New York, NY; event details and tickets

Saturday (June 8)

Big Apple BBQ Block Party
Saturday, June 8th, 11:00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. The premiere barbecue event in New York City. Get $9 plates of finger-lickin' barbecue from the country's top pitmasters. Admission is free, but if you want to cut the lines for express meals on the go with $100 credit to spend, a FastPass is $125. The passes are already sold out for Saturday, but still available for Sunday Madison Square Park, 23rd to 26th Streets, New York, NY; details and FastPasses

Sunday (June 9)

Big Apple BBQ Block Party
Sunday, June 9th, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. FastPasses are still available. $125 for express lines and $100 worth of credit for plates full of barbecue. Madison Square Park, 23rd to 26th Streets, New York, NY; details and FastPasses

Ongoing

"Cupcakes for Comfort" at Select Local Bakeries
Sunday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 9th For one week, grab a signature sweet confection from Ivy Bakery (138 W. Houston Street) or House of Cupcakes (101 7th Ave So.) in the city to benefit patients undergoing chemotherapy. The proceeds will help Chemo Comfort buy them care kits to manage the side effects of their treatment. Various Locations, New York, NY; event details and participating locations

Summer Fridays at DBGB
Fridays, from May 31st through the end of summer Whether you get summer Fridays in your office or not, DBGB is offering an after work pick-me-up all summer long. When you order one of their fruits de mer plateaus, which come in three different sizes of tiers stacked with everything from oysters to lobster tails, you'll get two liters of draft beer on the house. $55 one tier. $85 two tiers. $115 three tiers. 299 Bowery, New York, NY; 212-993-5300; dbgb.com

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