Governor’s Island – Not Eating Out in New York

28 Aug 2012

Check Out Vegetopolis at Pig Island This Saturday

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Demos & Workshops, Events, My Events, NYC Events | 2

I had a special request for the organizers of Pig Island, which is holding its third annual event this Saturday on Governors Island: “Can I do a vegetarian-only tent at the festival?” It was absurd, unlikely, and frankly, bewildering given that this is an event to celebrate whole pigs from local farms, which twenty-five of the best city’s chefs carve up and portion into unique tasting bites to serve to the crowds. But they said, “Sure!” And I’m very proud … Read More

25 Jun 2011

Kheedim Oh Wants You to Kimchi Me!

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Cook-Offs, Events, NYC Events | 3

We’ve all heard about kimchi and its intoxicating powers of addiction, but July 10th on Governor’s Island, get ready to become acquainted with the fermented vegetable in a major way. Kheedim Oh, founder of the small-batch artisanal Mama O’s Kimchi based in Queens, is holding a Kimchipalooza, which will take place as a highlight of CookOut NYC. Just say, yes, we kim!

26 May 2011

A Chat with Brewers PicNYC Founder, Jimmy Carbone

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Events, NYC Events | 6

Get pumped, New York City — picnic season has arrived! My favorite time of the year is finally here. And I can think of few better places to kick it off than at Governors Island. This weekend will mark the opening of the public park for 2011. For those not familiar with the island, it’s a scenic getaway in the middle of the Hudson River, a dot adjacent to Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood. And in the past few years, it’s … Read More

15 Sep 2008

Fresh Watermelon Pie

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Cook-Offs, Desserts, NYC Events, Pies, Recipes | 15

It’s really the last week of summer. The skies are really becoming darker sooner, and that chill breeze in the evening is really happening. But on the flipside, and in celebration of late-summer local fruits, this watermelon pie is also real. I didn’t think it would make it past the dream stage for a while.