Williamsburg's South Side Supper Club has been quietly killing it on Havemeyer, offering intimate pop up dinners created by a rotating list of chefs. This week's theme: "A Japanese Inspired Vietnamese Dinner," created by SSSC founder Fred Hua, who until recently was dishing out killer banh mi other other Vietnamese specialties at his restaurant Nha Toi, which now houses the dinner series. For this Friday's iteration Hua has a four-course offering that includes a Phoramen mashup of "Silkie chicken Pho soup cooked with our vegetable stock" and served with fresh ramen noodles; and a Wheat of Zeus dessert made from sesame crepes stuffed with sake-poached persimmons. The dinner runs for $50 and you're welcome to BYOB.
You'll already be throwing back a some brewskies this weekend so why not make it count at the Brew For Autism event happening on Saturday afternoon. From noon to 4 p.m., craft brewers, as well as local homebrewers, take over the Great Hall at Staten Island's lovely Snug Harbor, situated just up the road from the ferry. Sip selections from Shiner, Kelso, Smuttynose and other big names on the craft scene, as well as a large selection of beers and ciders from small batch brewers from the five boroughs and NJ. Tickets are just $65 for all the sips and samples with proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks.
Get your fill of haggis this weekend at one of the many Burns Night celebrations going on about town. Scots go crazy for the offal-stuffed intestine dish, traditionally served with turnips and potatoes for a thoroughly filling meal. If that's not your thing, though, restaurants are offering plenty of other Scottish delights like salmon and lamb—plus plenty of beer and whisky to build up courage if you decide to take a bite of the nasty bits.
If the cold weather has your body craving something hot and hearty then head over to Chelsea Market for their annual Chili Fest for a giant mug of steamy goodness. The line of restaurants participating this year includes The Cannibal, Morris Grilled Cheese, The Dutch, Roberta's and Pies n Thighs, so you are guaranteed some good freaking chili. The event unfolds on Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., perfectly timed for camping out on the couch for the Sunday night TV lineup. You can only get your $55 ticket in advance—snag yours here.
If that's not enough meat for ya, check out the swine fest known as Cochon 555, a three hour meat fest dedicated to nature's most important culinary creation: the pig. Five NYC chefs each get a little piggy out of which they'll create six porcine dishes to win over judges and attendees. Sample as much of the porky offerings as you can and wash it down with plenty of beer and bourbon, which is all included in your $125 ticket. The piggy party runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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