Fall Foodage Event Reviews

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So, my starting line-up of fall culinary events was, overall, a hit. That sheep’s cheese tasting hosted by The Joy of Cheese was utter delight! A blush-colored hombre by the name of Enanzo Rosado warmed my heart and caressed my soul (yeah I’m about to have this stuff special-ordered…and I don’t even usually like Rosé!). Definitely check out the list of October’s events, which are all about local and sustainable cheeses and wines. Prices for the events range from $25-40. “The Joy of Cheese” gets the official Frugal Andy seal of approval!

Le Fooding D’Amour (night #2) was…*meh*….the food was great, the event just wasn’t quite what I expected. The lines at each chef’s stand were badonkadonks from beginning to end. So the relaxed, social vibe I anticipated didn’t develop until much later in the night. Mind you, it was pretty cool to see Daniel Boulud in the flesh fussing over his sous chefs’ work and engaging in witty banter with patrons. But waiting in line for 25 mins before I even recognized the outline of his charmigly square head? Not so much. Even less appealing was the melancholic, Beatles-esque ballads that were blasting through the speakers for the first 90 minutes of the night while the belly dancer at Daniel’s tent girated to her own beat, both to complement his Moroccan-themed dish and to keep herself warm. For the first half of the night, these awkward elements fashioned an ambiance more reminiscent of a funeral wake than a fabulous food festival! Nevertheless, the music selection eventually improved and the Belvy and Veuve began to take hold of most patrons. Besides, it was great to have experienced the first LeYummy in NYC, especially because the proceeds supported a good cause (Action Against Hunger). For a more detailed, pretty nail-on-the-head review, check out The Local. (*Editor’s note: the consensus in the ice-cream line was that everyone was willing to wait only because (1) all the other booths had shut down and (2) these foodies paid their good money and were on an all-you-can-eat mission, refusing to leave until they tried EVERYTHING at least once. All that “the ice cream is just that good” stuff is bollucks! It was good, but I didn’t die over it. Maybe next time they’ll have more than one girl scooping tempered ice cream for hundreds of patrons!!!)

Now that I’ve sweetened up your chops for more grub…look out for the next line-up of affordable culinary experiences to be had this fall, before Jack Frost takes a bite outta your a$$.