In the Mood for Food

Hosted by Welcome to Chinatown + participating Chinatown businesses

Are you in the mood for food? We might not be able to crowd around a night market right now or sit down for a big family-style feast, but we’ve partnered with Chinatown’s diverse small businesses to curate this taste around town. Proceeds will be donated to participating businesses. The neighborhood, and your stomach thanks you in advance. Questions? Contact chinatown@welcometochinatown.com

What is In the Mood for Food?

In The Mood for Food is a Chinatown block walk, taking you along the foodie’s footpath from the eyes of a resident. We’re re-imagining the lively experience of eating our way through a night market, the socially-distanced way.

Through small bites from local businesses, and stops to witness the spirit that makes Chinatown extraordinary, this block walk is a way for your crew to taste the town, while supporting small businesses and bringing the spirit and unique energy back to Chinatown.

Does this poster look familiar? Good eye! Our block walk was inspired by Wong Kar-Wai’s 2001 film, In The Mood for Love. This iconic Hong Kong film shows us how food plays an integral part in the human experience. We see how love and food are intertwined in Chinese culture. To love is to feed, to nourish, and to come together around the table.

Chinatown needs our love more than ever. We’re here to say, Chinatown will always be open for business. Thank you for supporting Chinatown, we hope you enjoy your day around this historic, vibrant and delicious neighborhood. Stay safe, chi fan ba! 吃饭吧.


What can you redeem with a ticket?

You will have the option to purchase a vegetarian ticket. Please note, the vegetarian menu will apply to all participating businesses if selected.


Regular Menu

1. Fong On: Choice of Soy Drink or Herbal Tea

2. Jing Fong: Honey walnut prawns

3. Grand Seoul: LA galbi (marinated short ribs) over rice

4. Soft Swerve: Ube, black sesame, matcha, or frozen hot chocolate ice cream served in a cup or cake cone

5. Taiwan Bear House: Fried chicken leg snack

6. Tonii's Fresh Rice Roll: Rice roll and sponge cake

7. Wing on Wo & Co.: Surprise gift! (not a food item)



Vegetarian Menu

1. Fong On: Choice of Soy Drink or Herbal Tea

2. Jing Fong: Braised tofu with mushroom over a bed of rice

3. Grand Seoul: Korean spicy rice cakes with Ggoma kimbap

4. Soft Swerve: Ube, black sesame, matcha, or frozen hot chocolate ice cream served in a cup or cake cone

5. Taiwan Bear House: Braised tofu skin and daikon

6. Tonii's Fresh Rice Roll: Vegetable rice roll and sponge cake

7. Wing on Wo & Co.: Surprise gift! (not a food item)

When: Sunday, September 13th, from 1-6 pm

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The 2020 Mermaid Parade is a TAIL-A-THON and will take place on 8/29

 

The Parade is about people showing off their creativity, celebrating summer, having fun and COMING TOGETHER. So how do we come together in 2020 and avoid jeopardizing our health? And how do we acknowledge what a tough year it’s been while still doing Mermaid Parade stuff? The TAIL-A-THON is our answer.

The Parade will be DE-CENTRALIZED. That means people will still be able to come together from anywhere around the globe (homes, parks, wherever you can be safe) to celebrate with friends. It won't be the hundreds of thousands of people in one physical space that we normally have — but we will all be connected via video streams to the Parade Hub (essentially this year's Reviewing Stand) — where our tech team will combine the streams with the Parade MCs, special guests, pre-recorded content and more surprises. The whole shebang will then be broadcast out to the general public over an eight hour period.

For more info and to register, click here>>

The Met Fifth Ave opens August 29!

 Visitor Guidelines

The Met Fifth Avenue will reopen on August 29 for visitors and August 27 and 28 for Members. The Met Cloisters is scheduled to reopen on September 12. Your health and safety are our top priorities. Please be assured that The Met is following guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), New York State, and New York City for increased health and safety procedures.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Met! Here, five thousand years of art comes alive to reveal new ideas and connections across cultures. A review of our visitor guidelines and regulations below can help orient you before you arrive and ensure you get the most out of your Met experience. By visiting the Museum, you agree to abide by these policies. Please make sure to plan ahead for your visit.

To ensure that we are providing a safe environment for all, the Museum has the following additional protocols in place:

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List of Kosher Restaurants in New York With Outdoor Seating

This week, COLlive.com presents a list of places in the New York area that have outdoor seating, and how much capacity each place can accommodate outside.

Please note: We recommend calling ahead if you have a larger party or have any additional questions. We do not take responsibility for the kashrus standards of each establishment.

Brooklyn

Crown Heights:

Abe’s Corner
674 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 684-7828
Capacity: 30 Guests
RSVP Required

Alenbi
887 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(347) 529-3739
Capacity: 45 Guests (50 by end of the week)

Bakerie
252 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 693-8248
Capacity: 50 Guests

Basil
270 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 285-8777
Capacity: 60 Guests

Bison & Bourbon
191 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Capacity: 40 Guests

Boeuf and Bun
271 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-8900
Capacity: 40 Guests

Grüit
252 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(347) 846-0622
Capacity: 70 Guests

Izzy’s Smokehouse
397 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
347-425-0524
Capacity: 30 Guests

Mozzarella
265 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
(917) 633-6770
Capacity: 24 Guests

Boro Park:

Corner Cafe
2 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2233
Capacity: 5 Tables

Flatbush:

Spoons Flatbush
2923 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Capacity: 10 Per Table - Call ahead for larger capacity.

T-Fusion Steakhouse
3223 Quentin Road, Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 627-8325
(718) 998-0002
Capacity: 50 Guests

Bordeaux Steakhouse
1922 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 942-4040
Capacity: 50 Guests

Bravo Pizza Brooklyn
902 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223
(347) 702-5121
Capacity: 2 Tables

Main House Kosher Bar & Restaurant
6001 Strickland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 673-8773
Capacity: 120 Guests

Falfamania
4305 12th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
(347) 566-3121

Queens

Five Towns:

Chimichurri Charcoal Kitchen
450 Rockaway Turnpike, Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-3600
Capacity: 5 Tables

Cork & Slice
477 Chestnut Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 837-7788
Capacity: 30 Guests

Doma Land + Sea
490 Chestnut Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 881-7712
Capacity: 80 Guests

Prime Bistro
305 Central Ave, Lawrence, NY 11516
(516) 374-7772
Capacity: 20 Guests - Call ahead for larger capacity.

Manhattan / NYC

Midtown:

Kosher in Midtown
43 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-8100
Capacity: 8 Guests

Le Marais
150 W. 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
(212) 869-0900
Capacity: 60 Guests

Mr. Broadway
1372 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
(212) 921-2152
Capacity: 60 Guests

Lincoln Square:

Noi Due Cafe (and Meat Karne)
143 W 69th St, New York, NY 10023
(212) 712-2222
Capacity: 30 Guests

Financial District:

Reserve Cut
40 Broad Street, 2nd Level, New York, NY 10004
(212) 747-0300
Capacity: 20 Tables

Talia’s Steakhouse
668 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
(212) 580-3770
Capacity: 24 Guests

UN Plaza Garden
845 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
(212) 223-1801
Capacity: 50 Guests

Wall Street Grill
128 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10005
(212) 635-5757
Capacity: 50-60 Guests

Wolf & Lamb Steakhouse NYC
16 East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017
(212) 317-1950
Capacity: 24 Guests

Staten Island

Dairy Palace Kosher Pizza and Dairy Restaurant
2216 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 761-5200
Capacity: 25 Guests

Think you know Grand Central?

Put that knowledge to the test with our first-ever Grand Central Virtual Trivia Night! CBS2 NY's own Lonnie Quinn will host an old-fashioned trivia game via live stream from our official Facebook feed. All you need to do: study up, then show up on Facebook, ready to flex your trivia muscles!

When: Thursday, June 18 at 8pm EST
Where: Grand Central Terminal's Facebook Live, from anywhere!
What to Expect: 20 questions, plus bonus questions, answers, banter, and other fun trivia hijinks with Lonnie!
How to Win: The prize is bragging rights for getting the most answers correct. Answer questions by typing your guesses into the Facebook Live comment box in real time. Or download the blank answer form!
Get the edge: All question material comes from the New York Transit Museum's GCT centennial project, gcthistory.com.

87th Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

What: The 2019 tree will be lit for the first time on Wednesday, December 4 on Rockefeller Plaza. Each year, thousands crowd the sidewalks for the event and millions watch the live broadcast. The tree will remain lit and on display on the plaza between West 48th and 51st Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues through Friday, January 17, 2020.

When: Wednesday, December 4, 2019

December 25: On Christmas day, the lights shine for a full 24 hours.

Where: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York

Broadcast Info: NBC - Wednesday, December 4, 8-10pm

Cost: The annual tree lighting ceremony is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Complimentary Portraits

What: Get a professional headshot taken and update your profile pics! First come, first served.

When: November 21, 2019  |  5:00pm to 7:00pm EST

Where: Sony Square NYC: 25 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10010

Cost: FREE

Pay What You Wish At The Guggenheim

What: Every Saturday, from 5–8 pm, you can pay what you wish for admission (cash only). Suggested admission is $10 and the last ticket is issued at 7:30 pm.

When: Every Saturday, from 5–8 pm

Where: SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM: 1071 5TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY - BETWEEN 88TH & 89TH ST

Cost: pay what you wish for admission (cash only)