Root and Bone - Best Fried Chicken in NYC

December 16, 2014

Time Out New York named its best 100 dishes in 2014 on December 10. root & bone's deep-fried chicken was named number one, "king of the coop: the ambitious flapper Top Chef alums Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth crisp up their Alphabet City spot. The Pennsylvania Amish country chicken is brined in sweet tea spiked with paprika and cayenne for 24 hours, giving it a distinct sweetness amplified by the dusting of dehydrated lemon powder the bird gets when it's pulled golden and crunchy from the pressure cooker. A drizzle of Tabasco honey happily keeps that salty-sweet tug-of-war going."

New Event Photos Posted

September 28, 2014

Members can log in and view photos from recent Events. Enjoy photos from the September 18 Cellar Dinner at Bouley Botanical; Torrisi two evening Dinner with Wines from Henriot, Bouchard, and William Fevre; and the Jeopardy Dinner at Millesime.

NY Public Library Link Has W&FSNY Menus from 1970s

September 14, 2014

The W&FSNY history is ever present. Recently, thanks to notification from Joe Temple, IWFS board member and IWFS  Website online expert extraorinaire, we discovered a treasure trove at the NY Public Library. View an archive of WFSNY menus at the New York Public Library website via this link.

Also, the two decades of W&FSNY events from 1980 to 1999 that had not been yet uploaded to W&FSNY website, are now almost all viewable, thanks to our Administrator, Rose Clemson! Within the week by visiting the Events section on the W&FSNY website, you can view events going back to 1935!

Season Opener Bouley Botanical Sold Out

September 13, 2014

On September 18 for our annual opening of season Cellar Dinner, seventy people will enjoy spectaular wines selected from the W&FSNY Cellar paired with the exquisite cuisine of Chef David Bouley at the unique setting of Bouley Botanical. Wines inculded in the pairing are the 1990 Cos d'Estournel  and Chateau Trotanoy; 1979 Jadot Chambertin Clos de Beze; 1976 Deinhard Auslese's Winkeler Hasensprung; and the 1976 Chateau Climens.

DInner at Torrisi

May 10, 2014

As we Approach the  End of Season, Members Are Applauding Entire Year of Events     " I loved the Torrisi dinner Wednesday  night.   I thought the dinner was one of the most imaginative dinners we have had in a long time.

It was liesurely  but  luxuriating , and the wines went perfectly! " 

Harriet  Lembeck 

   " Absolute total home run last night  at Torrisi. It was the perfect  storm of amazing food, top flight wines and a great setting....could not have been better. Thanks for all of your efforts in pulling together a truly memorable evening."    John Heller

" Just wanted to say thank you for last evening at Torrisi. Beautiful wines fabulous food. A world class evening. "

Sandra Muss

Get Out Your Corkscrew

March 25, 2014

Dear Member:

Last week I read this article in the New York Times from wine critic, Eric Asimov that in my mind presented an interesting opportunity for those interested in wine and food.  He is offering through his column an interactive wine class for the world.  If you did not read this article, I wanted to draw it to your attention.  I think it would be a fantastic opportunity if the members of The Society chose to participate on a monthly basis by buying, pairing with food, and drinking the wines that he suggests and then to communicate your opinions and preferences to him.

If you would like to copy your comments or responses to me and Rose, Rose will post them to the Blog on our Society website for all to enjoy and consider.  It could be a lot of fun!  In  Vino  Veritas.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/12/dining/get-out-your-corkscrew.html?_r=0

Sincerely,

Greg Hurst

President

Vice President Angela Grande Praises Nomad Dinner

January 28, 2014

Dear Greg,

At last evening’s dinner at Nomad with Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, everyone that I spoke to said that they loved the event. And those that I observed as I gazed down the long, gorgeously appointed table were truly enjoying the festivities. Across the board, the food, wine, and friendship were wonderful. The evening reminded me of the elegant events that we used to have when I first joined 20 - 30 years ago. I think last night’s dinner was one of the best ever.

Angela,

Thanks for your kind words. This event was work, but did not feel like work. The process was fun and the evening felt different. You know what the philosophy of our Society is, "bring together the right wine, food, and people" and you can experience a glorious evening. Last night, the passionate people, the exquisite cuisine, and the wonderful wine joined together in harmony. May this kind of music continue for this season and in future seasons. It was special to have Florence and Daniel Cathiard join us from Bordeaux as we experienced some of their finest wines.

Warm regards,
Greg

2014 Gala Invitation Posted and Sent Tuesday, January 21

January 18, 2014

BE SURE TO SIGN  UP FOR WHAT SHOULD BE A UNIQUE EVENING OF FOOD, WINE, AND FRIENDS.  THIS YEAR'S GALA, THE WORLD OF DANNY MEYER WILL BE HOSTED AT THE DANNY MEYER  HEADQUARTERS ON 28^TH AND WEST STREET. CHEF MICHAEL ROMANO WILL ATTEND.

Happy New Year!

January 01, 2014

Wishing you all a full bodied 2014 and looking forward to another successful season.