The Knockturnal had the pleasure of attending a very special celebration: Virgil’s Real BBQ is marking 30 years of serving up authentic Southern barbecue right in the heart of Manhattan! Since opening in 1994, this spot has become a favorite for barbecue lovers not just in New York City, but from all over.
Food
Restaurant Review: Hunt & Fish Club
Stepping into the storied Hunt & Fish Club in midtown Manhattan feels like what you imagined New York City to be like as a little kid – tall, gilded ceilings, white tablecloths and velvet-lined booths, champagne cooling in a table-side marble bucket. Let’s just say it – we were thoroughly impressed when we walked in and were escorted to our table.
Immerse yourself in a limited-time culinary adventure that brings the vibrant spirit of Korean culture to the heart of Manhattan
Blackbird Reteams with The Standard Biergarten for Winter Residency
Ben Leventhal’s Blackbird has reteamed with the Standard Biergarten in New York City for a for a monthly winter residency from October to March, bringing cult favorites from across the river, country, and ocean to the Meatpacking District to show New Yorkers what they’ve been missing.
Hudson Yards has become an in-demand destination for both visitors and local New Yorkers since opening in 2019. The glue that holds this massive luxury development together are the businesses like BondST Hudson Yards, EDGE, Fellow Barber and lululemon.
Modern Culinary Ventures: Bodai’s Audacious Vegetarian-Chinese Tasting Menu
Master Chef Guo Wenjun has repeatedly taken the world by storm with his innovative and stringent attention to detail for all of his ventures. Already making headlines with his premiere Royal Imperial Chinese tasting menu at Chef Guo NYC, he has now turned to vegetarian Chinese cuisine with Bodai.
Last week, The Knockturnal had the honor of attending the Secret Sauce Soiree at Carmine’s in Midtown Manhattan, a speakeasy-themed family-style dinner and benefit for the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness and National Pasta Month.
JJ Johnson’s Cookout: Where Hip-Hop and Black Cuisine Create Culinary Magic
I found myself immersed in a celebration of culture, flavor, and beats at the 17th annual BACARDĺ Presents JJ Johnson’s The Cookout: A Hip Hop Celebration.
The 2024 Formula One United States Grand Prix was celebrated in style at The Guest House Austin with their RaceWeek Social Club, which took place from Oct. 17-19.
New York is constantly evolving. I know this isn’t a profound thought by any measure but it’s one that’s been entering my mind a fair bit as of late.