So Time Out NY has decided to become a matchmaker for all young and hip food artisans, who are looking for love in the Big Apple. I know Mr Ong is desperately seeking a man, but if I had the chance to take a swing at his pitch, I'd eat him up like a fat kid eats cake. Even, if he’s not batting for the same team who wouldn’t want to have a top-notch pastry chef in their bed. If you are single male seeking other hot males who can cook, check out Pichet Ong ,39, he is a proclaimed, “self-taught pastry chef utilizing his childhood and professional culinary experiences, as well as his background in architecture and design…”

Creating delicious, innovative desserts that are visually appealing and whimsical are just for starters, who know what will end up as the entrees.   

Here are some of Mr Ong’s highlights as it reads in Time Out NY,  

PICHET ONG, 39
Chef-owner, Batch, P*ONG; partner, Manhattan Milk
Seeking men
What Ong’s food says about him: “Nearly every dish I have starts off with a zest, a saltiness or bitterness at first and then has a sweet finish. That’s also reflected in my personality: I’m a sweet person, but I’m not saccharine.”
Seeking: “I’d like to meet someone who is dynamic and accomplished. I work a lot, so I’d like someone who can provide me with an escape.”
tonysingles.pichet@gmail.com

To see more check out Time Out NY, who know maybe you’ll find your true luv.

As reported by newyork.seriouseats.com Trader Joe’s is finally here, some have been waiting years for this arrival, while others not so much. But as a true die-hard TJ's fan I can attest for all those crazies (you know the ones who wait in the long lines.. mmm some times 20min +). Once you understand the true value  and quality of TJ's, you’ll become one of us, hording all the frozen mangos, and the salted roasted almonds. 

The Brooklyn TJ's is located at the old Independence Bank at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street, all decked out in their Caribbean-themed décor.

"This is by far the least claustrophobic Trader Joe's I have ever visited. Tall ceilings, wide freezer section aisles, and hardly any head-on shopping cart collisions. Though the check-out line looked scary, a crewmember was dutifully holding up her "end of the line" sign, reminding shoppers that 18 cashiers were on duty. A quick, painless process—and one that involved snacks."  reported Erin Zimmer
 

Celebrating their 4th year NYC Shorts Films is showcasing provocative and entertaining short films from around the world. Screening at the landmark Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space in New York City, film makers such as Ben Hakim’s is showing The Elevator, in which two strangers—a man and woman—get stuck together for 23 minutes and are changed for life. The Confession, by Thomas Hefferon is about a young man who tries to profess his sins to a priest who’d rather chitchat about the local ladies. To find out more about the film makers and the festivals check out this link.   nycshorts.com

 September 19-20, 2008

 

 New York Korean Film Festival presents Le Grand Chef, “ a rich cinematic buffet… Based on the a popular Korean comic, the film plunges viewers inside the kitchen as Korea’s best chefs compete to win the top spot at the country’s leading restaurant and a knife that once belonged to a legendary royal chef.”

Director Jeon Yoon-soo delights in the intricacies of his
 
August 30, Saturday - 6:30 PM @ BAMcinématek

2008 Vendy Awards are scheduled for October 18th from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Tobacco Warehouse in Dumbo. Tickets are now on sale for $80- not cheapass but the  proceeds benefit the Urban Justice Center's Street Vendor Project. To Nominate your favorite vendor today go to: 

http://streetvendor.org/vendys/nominate-your-favorite-vendor 

Tropical 128

Our cheapass choice for watch the Beijing Olympics is Tropical 128, located in Chinatown neighboring SOHO, 128 Elizabeth St New York. This bar/Lounge /sometimes Asian tapas joint is also a billiards paradise, definitely brings out the competitive freak in me. As if that isn’t enough to wet your Olympic appetite, enjoy the lush exotic theme of “Bora Bora, Thailand…” Boasts tropical128.com

Offering over eight sakes available during happy hour special from
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. & $2 beers!, 20 different brews (a reasonable $5 after happy hour), Blue Moon, Red Stripe and Brooklyn Lager to name a few. So grab couple of your politically correct friends and head to Tropical 128 for some friendly competition and for some fast friend making game of who can drink the most- my bets on the Korean.   

Food:
Chicken thigh and scallion yakitori skewer $2.50
Kobe-style beef $6
Edamame $4
Fried shrimp shumai $5

19 types of skewers are available, including some interesting choices like chicken gizzards and octopus balls

Rants and Rave
When your hungover after making friends with the Benetton crew, go to some dim sum with larger HD television, our choice is Chatham Sq. Restaurant 

As part of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival yesterday at the Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, men and women shoved as many dumplings in their mouths as they could for two minutes on stage. Both champs of the 5th Annual Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest won last year: for the male division, Joe Menchetti with 66 dumplings (breaking his record of 60) and Floria Lee with 38 dumplings (who couldn't top her last year's record of 43). newyork.seriouseats.com/2008/08/dumpling-eating-contest-winners

 The great Charlie Rose interviewed David Chang head chef and owner of Momofuku. Talking about his passion for food, inspiration and the way Americans view food. Take a look see, you might find it tasteful.

Last year Joe Menchetti from Connecticut finished  #1 eating 60 dumplings in 2 minutes, and representing Queens, Floria Lee   ate  43 dumplings in 2 minutes making her #1 in the women’s division. Both will return to the 5th Annual Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest on 08/03/08 to defend their records. And as for this cheapass dumpling eater, who ate 8 dumplings in 2 min placing last, is still undecided to reclaim her last place in the world of dumplings. To find out how to apply for this free feeding frenzy check out:

http://www.twinmarquis.com/chefone/contest_poster.html

OR RSVP to your VIP Invitation janetsai@chefonecorp.com