Friday, June 10, 2011

Meatopia 2011

Listen up all those interesting enough to not sell out and remain a carnivore, theres a festival in our honor.  It has been deemed Meatopia, and is underway for the second year in a row.  Featuring some of the most talented chefs in the country, as well as some of the finest organic and local farmers, this delicious gala will certainly draw an interesting crowd.  The tickets begin at $85, which allows the customer to enter into the venue (Brooklyn Bridge Park) at around 5:30 and dine endlessly. For the price of $135 one may enter at 5:30 with the benefits of all you can eat and all you can drink!  So be there on July 23rd to exercise your carnivorous right!


Not always writing, but still always eating!

So I haven't added anything new in a while, and the reason for this tragic work stoppage is of course the life of a line cook.  The 12 hour days leave me exhausted and uninterested in conveying my opinions to my fellow foodies.  But nonetheless I am here to get back on the horse.  With that I bring you a recent review of "The Gourmet Whaler", which is located right on 25-A in the quaint little town of Cold Spring Harbor.  This local eatery offers everything from decadent chocolate cake to homemade cheese spread, they offer a delicious quiche, as well as their famous fish tacos.  The cod is caught locally and served up fried with panko bread crumbs.  A chipotle mayo is spread atop this fishy fantasy, and the final touch of colorful coleslaw make this an absolute must eat.  I also tried the bacon quiche which was outstanding.

Any dining experience revolves around the food, but the atmosphere is sometimes just as important.  The gourmet whaler allows the customer to determine where they will sit, whether it be outside taking in the hampton-esque town of CSH or inside this warm and cozy joint.  The owners paraded food through the restaurant in such a gleeful manner that it was impossible not to be satisfied with the meal.

Friendliness and crunchy fish tacos make this place a definite must!