What: National Waffle Day 2011
Where: Hanover Square, New York, NY (8AM-4:30PM)
Trader Joe's at 14th St. (6-10PM)
When: August 24th 8AM-10PM
Cost: FREE
From the blog page:
Keep reading to find out how to win vintage Wafels & Dinges prizes and how to become Mister Wafel or Miss Wafel 2011 granting you (you guessed it) ONE YEAR of free wafels!
MISS WAFEL 2011 & MISTER WAFEL 2011 win ONE YEAR OF FREE WAFFLES
The Miss Wafel and Mister Wafel contestants will be judged on four criteria:
Presentations expressing how they will represent being Miss Wafel or Mister Wafel.
Trivia contest about wafels and the country of Belgium
Explanation of “How dinges can save the global economy”
A Dinges Skills Competition with practical test to apply toppings to our waffles.
To participate, reply to our Facebook* event invite. Registration is open for up to 3 entries for the Miss Election, and 3 entries for the Mister Election. Submit by Tuesday, August 23rd at 4pm. The winners get a Belgian Wafel Passport that's valid until August 23rd, 2012. Incroyable!
Contest takes place at the truck on Hanover Square
1pm: Mister Wafel competition
1:30pm Miss Wafel competition
2pm: Ceremonial bestowing of the Wafel Passport.
*For those who are averse to anything related to Facebook, you can email info@wafelsanddinges.com with the necessary info.
FREE WAFEL in exchange for a children's drawing of waffles or of the Wafels & Dinges truck. For the more linguistically inclined, write an original poem about Spekuloos! Top 3 will be posted on the website! Open to children of all ages (18 months to 103). We'll hang your picture/poem on the truck and you get the free wafel!
At the end of the day, the most original drawings and poems will receive an authentic Wafels & Dinges T-shirt, a Kompleet Wafels & Dinges Kit and a jar of Speculoos! 2nd prize is a Kompleet Wafels & Dinges Kit & a jar of Spekuloos and 3rd prize is a jar of Spekuloos!
When: all day.
AM: from 8am till 4:30pm Hanover Square
PM: from 6pm - 10pm at the Trader Joe's at 14th St.
Important! Don't forget to add your name & email-address so we can contact you in case you won!
See you there!
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Cupcake Cruise!
Via CCTC.
What: Cupcake Cruise to Bermuda
When: August 19-26, 2012
Where: Aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Summit to Bermuda
Cost: TBA
Obviously this is way in advance but cruises take planning, besides which, if the site is up and posts are being made, then I'm obligated to repost! Currently you can email the folks in charge here to be added to a mailing list so you're kept up to date as details come out.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Cupcakes and Cocktails with Butter Lane and Bulldog Gin
What: Cupcakes and Cocktails with Butter Lane and Bulldog Gin
When: Saturday, March 12th. 8-10PM
Where: Butter Lane
123 East Seventh Street
Cost: $75
There are only 12 spots available, so if your interested signs up HERE ASAP.
From the page: Come learn how to create delicious, boozy icings with Melinda, our pastry chef/cupcake teacher and our new favorite drinking buddy, Daniel, from Bulldog gin. He'll be shaking up some old-school favorites with a twist (like the Gimlet and the Madras) and we'll show you how to create some very unique icing flavors the Butter Lane/Bulldog way. There are only 12 spots available and they're going to fill up fast. For $75 you get two cocktails, some cocktail samples, six cupcakes plus recipes.
When: Saturday, March 12th. 8-10PM
Where: Butter Lane
123 East Seventh Street
Cost: $75
There are only 12 spots available, so if your interested signs up HERE ASAP.
From the page: Come learn how to create delicious, boozy icings with Melinda, our pastry chef/cupcake teacher and our new favorite drinking buddy, Daniel, from Bulldog gin. He'll be shaking up some old-school favorites with a twist (like the Gimlet and the Madras) and we'll show you how to create some very unique icing flavors the Butter Lane/Bulldog way. There are only 12 spots available and they're going to fill up fast. For $75 you get two cocktails, some cocktail samples, six cupcakes plus recipes.
Exotic Ice Cream Tasting
Via Pulsd.
What: Complimentary Exotic Ice Cream Tasting with La Newyorkina
When: Sunday, March 6th. 7-10PM
Where: Brooklyn Winery
213 North 8th Street
Cost: Entry is free, 21+
From the page: Don’t miss our next Thinking Local event on Sunday, March 6 from 7 to 10pm, where we will play host to La Newyorkina, finalist in The Next Big Small Brand contest this year. Meet Fany Gerson, author of the cookbook My Sweet Mexico and co-founder of this local purveyor of Mexican ice and sweets. Chat with Fany as you sample her scrumptious Mexican ice, ice cream, and sorbet in one-of-a-kind flavors like mango chile and avocado.
What: Complimentary Exotic Ice Cream Tasting with La Newyorkina
When: Sunday, March 6th. 7-10PM
Where: Brooklyn Winery
213 North 8th Street
Cost: Entry is free, 21+
From the page: Don’t miss our next Thinking Local event on Sunday, March 6 from 7 to 10pm, where we will play host to La Newyorkina, finalist in The Next Big Small Brand contest this year. Meet Fany Gerson, author of the cookbook My Sweet Mexico and co-founder of this local purveyor of Mexican ice and sweets. Chat with Fany as you sample her scrumptious Mexican ice, ice cream, and sorbet in one-of-a-kind flavors like mango chile and avocado.
Monday, February 28, 2011
FREE Chocolate and Beer Pairing Party
What: FREE Chocolate & Beer Pairing Party
When: Mon, Feb 28, 6-8PM
Where: Pure Dark
1775 Union St
Cost: FREE
Celebrate the end of an era at Pure Dark's chocolate and pairing party tonight. This chocolate pop-up shop in the Marina will be leaving after its three-month stint, so make the most of it before it's gone. Completely free, don't miss the dark chocolate and crafted beer.
When: Mon, Feb 28, 6-8PM
Where: Pure Dark
1775 Union St
Cost: FREE
Celebrate the end of an era at Pure Dark's chocolate and pairing party tonight. This chocolate pop-up shop in the Marina will be leaving after its three-month stint, so make the most of it before it's gone. Completely free, don't miss the dark chocolate and crafted beer.
Spring Cupcake Crawl
What: Walking Tours Manhattan Spring Cupcake Crawl
When: Sunday on March 13, 11AM
Where: Billy's Bakery 184 9th Avenue (bet. West 21-22 Street)
Cost: $5 donation to help feed the hungry
From the event page:
Join us for a Cupcake Crawl on Sunday on March 13, for the best cupcakes in Chelsea and Greenwich Village. Purchases are optional.
We’ll start with Billy's, an experienced crowd pleaser. Then we’ll head to Amy's at Chelsea Market, a top baker who never disappoints. Next stop is Cupcake Stop, started with a truck now a store. And lastly Magnolia Bakery, the grandmommy of them all.
Meet our tour guide with the red ball cap saying Walking Tours Manhattan on Sunday March 13, at 11:00am at Billy's, 184 9th Avenue, bet. West 21-22 Street.
Walking distance is 1 1/4 mile, tour lasts 1 ½ hours.
When: Sunday on March 13, 11AM
Where: Billy's Bakery 184 9th Avenue (bet. West 21-22 Street)
Cost: $5 donation to help feed the hungry
From the event page:
Join us for a Cupcake Crawl on Sunday on March 13, for the best cupcakes in Chelsea and Greenwich Village. Purchases are optional.
We’ll start with Billy's, an experienced crowd pleaser. Then we’ll head to Amy's at Chelsea Market, a top baker who never disappoints. Next stop is Cupcake Stop, started with a truck now a store. And lastly Magnolia Bakery, the grandmommy of them all.
Meet our tour guide with the red ball cap saying Walking Tours Manhattan on Sunday March 13, at 11:00am at Billy's, 184 9th Avenue, bet. West 21-22 Street.
Walking distance is 1 1/4 mile, tour lasts 1 ½ hours.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Free Muffins and the Perfect Blow Job
What: Eat FREE muffins & coffee while learning how to give the perfect BJ
When: September 9th, 12-2PM
Where: Babeland New York (Brooklyn)
462 Bergen Street
(718) 638-3820
Cost: FREE
When: September 9th, 12-2PM
Where: Babeland New York (Brooklyn)
462 Bergen Street
(718) 638-3820
Cost: FREE
Monday, August 23, 2010
August Cannoli Crawl
What: NYC Food Crawl August Cannoli Crawl
When: Thursday, August 26th, 7-10PM
Where: RSVP on Facebook or email the organizers at rsvpfoodcrawl@gmail.com for the location
Cost: Free to attend, you pay for your food
From the Facebook event page:
For those among you fabulous food lovers who are new to crawling, here's ho...w we roll: a meetup location is announced a couple days before the crawl, and folks assemble there at the appointed time. We'll break out into groups of about 5 or 6 and route assignments are distributed. (Some folks know who they want to crawl with and some don't. It's all good- either way, you'll probably go home with new friends! If you don't have a group we help put y'all together.)
We generally suggest chucking in about $5-6 to a group money pot and appointing someone to be the team "captain" to handle orders for you.
If that's up your alley (and of course it is!), shoot me an RSVP via Facebook (or rsvpfoodcrawl@gmail.com)
And as always, feel free to send questions, comments, random declarations of love, etc. to nycfoodcrawl@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, August 26th, 7-10PM
Where: RSVP on Facebook or email the organizers at rsvpfoodcrawl@gmail.com for the location
Cost: Free to attend, you pay for your food
From the Facebook event page:
For those among you fabulous food lovers who are new to crawling, here's ho...w we roll: a meetup location is announced a couple days before the crawl, and folks assemble there at the appointed time. We'll break out into groups of about 5 or 6 and route assignments are distributed. (Some folks know who they want to crawl with and some don't. It's all good- either way, you'll probably go home with new friends! If you don't have a group we help put y'all together.)
We generally suggest chucking in about $5-6 to a group money pot and appointing someone to be the team "captain" to handle orders for you.
If that's up your alley (and of course it is!), shoot me an RSVP via Facebook (or rsvpfoodcrawl@gmail.com)
And as always, feel free to send questions, comments, random declarations of love, etc. to nycfoodcrawl@gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Free NYC Dessert Fest Ice Cream Meetup
What: Free NYC Dessert Fest Ice Cream
When: Sunday August 22nd, 11AM
Where: Max Brenner
841 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
212-388-0030
Cost: I think there is usually a $5 donation that goes towards fighting hunger, other than that your responsible for your ice cream purchases.
Other than Max Brenner, locations have yet to be specified, but the organizer is open to taking suggestions.
When: Sunday August 22nd, 11AM
Where: Max Brenner
841 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
212-388-0030
Cost: I think there is usually a $5 donation that goes towards fighting hunger, other than that your responsible for your ice cream purchases.
Other than Max Brenner, locations have yet to be specified, but the organizer is open to taking suggestions.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Free Cupcakes and Vibrators this Week!
Via NYC The Blog.
What: In the Flesh Erotic Reading Series Summer Sex/Sex on the Beach Night
When: Thursday, August 19th, 8-10PM
Where: Happy Ending Lounge
302 Broome St.
NY, NY
Cost: FREE, 21+
4 waterproof vibes will be given away at the event, along with free Baked by Melissa cupcakes!
What: In the Flesh Erotic Reading Series Summer Sex/Sex on the Beach Night
When: Thursday, August 19th, 8-10PM
Where: Happy Ending Lounge
302 Broome St.
NY, NY
Cost: FREE, 21+
4 waterproof vibes will be given away at the event, along with free Baked by Melissa cupcakes!
Let's Make Cupcakes at Cupcake Kids Kitchen
Via Cupcakes Take the Cake.
What: Let's Make Cupcakes. Everyone loves cupcakes - come learn how to make our fall-favorite carrot cupcakes from scratch and decorate them to our hearts content.
When: Saturday, Sep 25th
10:45AM - 11:45AM: 2-4 yrs, with caregiver
9:30AM - 10:30AM: 5-8 yrs, drop off
Where: Cupcake Kids Kitchen
109 W 27th Street
Cost: $50 (for either class)
Enrollment is limited and spaces are likely to fill up fast, so sign up ASAP.
What: Let's Make Cupcakes. Everyone loves cupcakes - come learn how to make our fall-favorite carrot cupcakes from scratch and decorate them to our hearts content.
When: Saturday, Sep 25th
10:45AM - 11:45AM: 2-4 yrs, with caregiver
9:30AM - 10:30AM: 5-8 yrs, drop off
Where: Cupcake Kids Kitchen
109 W 27th Street
Cost: $50 (for either class)
Enrollment is limited and spaces are likely to fill up fast, so sign up ASAP.
Ice Cream Festival
Via NYC Food Guy.
What: Ice Cream Festival
When: Sunday August 22, 12 - 4PM
Where: New Amsterdam Market
South Street, New York NY
(212) 766-8688
Cost: $20 for the ice cream tasting, $35 for both the ice cream and the tomato tasting. You will not receive a physical ticket, rather your name will appear on the list at the door of the event. You will need to provide your ID for admittance. You can buy your tickets here or by visiting the event website.
From the site:
On August 22nd we'll be hosting an ice cream fair at New Amsterdam Market! A total of six ice cream and sorbet makers will be there, including The Bent Spoon, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, Marlow & Daughters, Roberta's, Early Bird Cookery, and MilkMade Ice Cream. These artisans are committed to showcasing regional products and flavors. Each will create up to three unique ice creams and sorbets for the market that use only seasonal or responsibly sourced ingredients.
With so many great flavors, we know it might be hard to choose just one! This sampler will entitle you to a booklet of six tasting tickets, which you can redeem for miniature ice cream cones in the flavors of your choice.
Proceeds will benefit New Amsterdam Market.
Please join us for the Food Systems Network's celebration of the glorious TOMATO at New Amsterdam Market!
Taste and compare a dazzling array of dead ripe tomatoes at their peak of flavor, savor tomato dishes and virgin cocktail sips by tomato chefs, including FSNYC members Jorge Collazo (SchoolFood), Meg Grace (The Redhead), Mary Cleaver (The Cleaver Company), and others.
Proceeds benefit Food Systems Network New York City
What: Ice Cream Festival
When: Sunday August 22, 12 - 4PM
Where: New Amsterdam Market
South Street, New York NY
(212) 766-8688
Cost: $20 for the ice cream tasting, $35 for both the ice cream and the tomato tasting. You will not receive a physical ticket, rather your name will appear on the list at the door of the event. You will need to provide your ID for admittance. You can buy your tickets here or by visiting the event website.
From the site:
On August 22nd we'll be hosting an ice cream fair at New Amsterdam Market! A total of six ice cream and sorbet makers will be there, including The Bent Spoon, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, Marlow & Daughters, Roberta's, Early Bird Cookery, and MilkMade Ice Cream. These artisans are committed to showcasing regional products and flavors. Each will create up to three unique ice creams and sorbets for the market that use only seasonal or responsibly sourced ingredients.
With so many great flavors, we know it might be hard to choose just one! This sampler will entitle you to a booklet of six tasting tickets, which you can redeem for miniature ice cream cones in the flavors of your choice.
Proceeds will benefit New Amsterdam Market.
Please join us for the Food Systems Network's celebration of the glorious TOMATO at New Amsterdam Market!
Taste and compare a dazzling array of dead ripe tomatoes at their peak of flavor, savor tomato dishes and virgin cocktail sips by tomato chefs, including FSNYC members Jorge Collazo (SchoolFood), Meg Grace (The Redhead), Mary Cleaver (The Cleaver Company), and others.
Proceeds benefit Food Systems Network New York City
Sunday, August 15, 2010
AWIB Summer Ice Cream Tasting
What: Asian Women in Business's Summer Ice Cream Tasting
When: Wednesday, August 18th from 6PM-9PM (rain date August 19th)
Where: Ogilvy & Mather
Rooftop Terrace, 636 11th Avenue
New York, NY
Cost: $20 for members, $45 for non-members. You MUST register at the website and RSVP with your payment by August 17th. *No tickets will be sold at the door*
From the website:
On a warm summer evening, enjoy an expansive New York City view, feel the breeze from the Hudson River and watch the sun set while tasting premium ice cream paired with that perfect glass of sparkling wine. Featuring Asian-owned ice cream manufacturers, get a chance to cool off while experiencing a dozen unique flavors from Black Sesame to Kulfi Pistachio Cardamon. Absolutely the sweetest networking event you can attend, it even includes an extensive candy station. Hot dog sliders will also be served, compliments of So Dam Hot.
When: Wednesday, August 18th from 6PM-9PM (rain date August 19th)
Where: Ogilvy & Mather
Rooftop Terrace, 636 11th Avenue
New York, NY
Cost: $20 for members, $45 for non-members. You MUST register at the website and RSVP with your payment by August 17th. *No tickets will be sold at the door*
From the website:
On a warm summer evening, enjoy an expansive New York City view, feel the breeze from the Hudson River and watch the sun set while tasting premium ice cream paired with that perfect glass of sparkling wine. Featuring Asian-owned ice cream manufacturers, get a chance to cool off while experiencing a dozen unique flavors from Black Sesame to Kulfi Pistachio Cardamon. Absolutely the sweetest networking event you can attend, it even includes an extensive candy station. Hot dog sliders will also be served, compliments of So Dam Hot.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
July Ice Cream Crawl
What: July Ice Cream Crawl
When: TOMORROW, July 22nd. 6:30-9:30PM
Where: RSVP TODAY for location (rsvpfoodcrawl@gmail.com)
Cost: FREE to attend
I know this is short notice, but this is an awesome event and if your interested your going to want to RSVP ASAP. No later that today, in fact. The location will be somewhere on the West side.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Cupcakes and Corsets
Original photo can be found here.Via Cupcakes Take the Cake.
What: The Eulenspiegel Society's Cupcakes and Corsets
When: Saturday, July 17, 2010. 10PM-3AM
Where: Paddles (NSFW Link)
250 W26 st (Basement)
Cost: $25 for TES members, $35 for everyone else
21 and over, no photography permitted. Visit the TES website for more info (possibly NSFW).
From the site:
Quick-lace yourself into your best corseted finery and race to Paddles on this night because there will be FREE CUPCAKES!!! Once the cupcakes are gone, they are gone, but the corsets will remain! Well, we will save some cupcakes for you, but only if you enter a sultry and sensual cupcake eating contest for the prize of a 1-year TES Membership. Tight-laced corsets and waist-tightening pastries abound in this magical meeting of two great loves!
The Third Annual Great American Pie-Off
Via Serious Eats, Diners Journal, and Eating in Translation.
What: New York Theater Experiment's Third Annual Great American Pie-Off
When: July 10th, 4-7PM
Where: Galway Hooker
7 E 36th St. (between 5th & Madison)
Private upstairs room
Cost: $10 (for two pieces of pie), $20 (for a piece of ALL the pies!). Buy your tickets here & here.
This is a pie contest that will be judged by Top Chef Season Six contestant Ash Fulk, Daniel Gritzer of Time Out NY, and Ron Silver owner of Bubby’s Pie Company.
Guests can also take part in a silent auction and get the chance to vote for an audience favorite.
You can still register to enter the contest in person the day of the event! Just bring your pie and $20 for the entry fee.
What: New York Theater Experiment's Third Annual Great American Pie-Off
When: July 10th, 4-7PM
Where: Galway Hooker
7 E 36th St. (between 5th & Madison)
Private upstairs room
Cost: $10 (for two pieces of pie), $20 (for a piece of ALL the pies!). Buy your tickets here & here.
This is a pie contest that will be judged by Top Chef Season Six contestant Ash Fulk, Daniel Gritzer of Time Out NY, and Ron Silver owner of Bubby’s Pie Company.
Guests can also take part in a silent auction and get the chance to vote for an audience favorite.
You can still register to enter the contest in person the day of the event! Just bring your pie and $20 for the entry fee.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Jello Mold Competition, Unfancy Food Show, and Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Etsy Cupcake Craft Night with Cupcakes Take the Cake
What: Cupcake Craft Night at Etsy Labs in DUMBO
When: July 19, 2010, 4-8PM
Where: Etsy Labs DUMBO
55 Washington St, Suite 512
City/State: Brooklyn, NY
Cost: FREE
There are only 9 spots left so you should RSVP ASAP.
When: July 19, 2010, 4-8PM
Where: Etsy Labs DUMBO
55 Washington St, Suite 512
City/State: Brooklyn, NY
Cost: FREE
There are only 9 spots left so you should RSVP ASAP.
Monday, June 21, 2010
New York City Wine and Food Festival
Via Always Hungry NY.
What: New York City Wine & Food Festival
When: October 7th-10th, 2010
Where: Locations vary
Cost: Prices vary
Even though the event doesn't start till October, your going to want to get your tickets NOW because the events sell out fast (some already have!). To see a list of all the events, go here.
And here are the sweet events at the NYC Wine & Food Festival:
-The New York Times Presents Breville's Milk and Cookies hosted by Martha Stewart: 10-09-2010 10:00 AM, $40
- Kids Get Cooking! From Farm to Cone - Ice Cream Making with Seth McEachron of Battenkill Valley Creamery!: 10-09-2010 2:00 PM, $25
- Godiva Chocolatier presents SWEET sponsored by Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Perrier-Jouët hosted by Duff Goldman and Sandra Lee: 10-09-2010 9:00 PM, $175
- Master Baking Class with Ernesto Gonzalez at Del Posto: Part of Meatpacking Local presented by The Corcoran Group: 10-10-2010 10:00 AM, $80
- Dive Into Godiva with Anthony Giglio: Lifestyle Wine Seminars and Cocktail Clinics hosted by Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure: 10-10-2010 2:00 PM, $85
- Adam Richman Whole Foods Market Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid: 10-10-2010 4:30 PM, $40
OK, so maybe that last one doesn't have anything to do with pastries specifically, but its probably there because I have a huge crush on Adam Richman. Yeah, probably.
What: New York City Wine & Food Festival
When: October 7th-10th, 2010
Where: Locations vary
Cost: Prices vary
Even though the event doesn't start till October, your going to want to get your tickets NOW because the events sell out fast (some already have!). To see a list of all the events, go here.
And here are the sweet events at the NYC Wine & Food Festival:
-The New York Times Presents Breville's Milk and Cookies hosted by Martha Stewart: 10-09-2010 10:00 AM, $40
- Kids Get Cooking! From Farm to Cone - Ice Cream Making with Seth McEachron of Battenkill Valley Creamery!: 10-09-2010 2:00 PM, $25
- Godiva Chocolatier presents SWEET sponsored by Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Perrier-Jouët hosted by Duff Goldman and Sandra Lee: 10-09-2010 9:00 PM, $175
- Master Baking Class with Ernesto Gonzalez at Del Posto: Part of Meatpacking Local presented by The Corcoran Group: 10-10-2010 10:00 AM, $80
- Dive Into Godiva with Anthony Giglio: Lifestyle Wine Seminars and Cocktail Clinics hosted by Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure: 10-10-2010 2:00 PM, $85
- Adam Richman Whole Foods Market Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid: 10-10-2010 4:30 PM, $40
OK, so maybe that last one doesn't have anything to do with pastries specifically, but its probably there because I have a huge crush on Adam Richman. Yeah, probably.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Brooklyn Day of Desserts
Via The City Sweet Tooth.
What: Brooklyn Day of Desserts- There will be a variety of desserts including gourmet, vegan and artistic desserts. Feed your appetite while giving back!
When: June 27th from 12PM-4PM
Where: Sanders Studio
525 Waverly Ave,
Brooklyn, NY
Cost: $35
For more info contact 631-833-3152 or info@lulunnevents.com. This is a fundraiser for Lakay Legal Services, and NPO in Brooklyn that gives free legal aid to low income communities.
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