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About us
Q: What's hotter than an orange flame (FOODGASM logo)?
A: A BLUE flame (EUPHORIA logo)
The same rules as FOODGASM apply, except this group is MAX 6 PPL and some Prepaid Events.
EUPHORIA - will be for smaller groups (6 or fewer), incl some Prepaid Events
FOODGASM - will be for larger groups (7 or more)
AGAPE - will be for faith/charity fundraisers
@i8NYC presents: EUPHORIA is our newest dining group where we meticulously curate harder to book reservations with no more than 8 members per dinner, plus Exclusive Perks and Discounts, VIP Events for Loyal Members! Some places do not allow for larger groups so these dinners will be smaller in scale which means your attendance counts that much more! Warning: OUR DINNERS FILL UP FAST!!! If you like explore new cuisines together with like minded food enthusiasts in a smaller group, look no further! We also rebirthed @i8NYC presents: FOODGASM where we used to go out EVERY NIGHT. You will come to find out that we are the most active group with the BEST places. We also started a new chapter with @i8NYC presents: AGAPE where if you love to serve others, you're in the right place! Heck, join all 3!
Email: i8feed@gmail.com for collabos/Sponsorship info
Facebook: i8NYC
Instagram: @i8NYC / @AuntieChins / @FamarindSauce
Twitter: @i8and8
~A La Cuisine
Featured event
@DoForOneNYC Mahjong Fundraiser 🧧🐴🀄️ @ The Hub NYC
We are heading to Murray Hill! @AuntieChins loves Mahjong! Who else? Come celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year with Mahjong festivities. We will once again be throwing a Fundraiser for @DoForOneNYC, a non-profit which is near and dear to my heart. It emphasizes not DEVALUING people based on mental/physical disabilities. Feel free to Get Involved by attending the next DFO Info Session 3/16!
We’re ringing in the Year of the Horse the HOPE way…with tiles, community, and culture. There will be Asian snacks & drinks throughout the day or feel free to bring your own to share. All proceeds will go towards Do For One
Join us at The Hub for a special Mahjong Night celebrating our Lunar New Year collaboration. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, everyone is welcome. We’ll have a dedicated teaching table for anyone who wants to learn, plus open play tables for experienced players ready to run it! There will be no point minimums and style of play will be Hong Kong. Most wins throughout the session will arrive at the Final Table to Crown 1 Mahjong Champion per Session. Champions may even win a Prize :)
Cost: $20
FAQ:
Will Mahjong be taught? I have never played before. Yes
Can I play other games like Uno or Rummikub or Big2 instead? Yes, they will be available for play.
Please note that the $20 suggested donation applies to each individual session. If you are signing up for both, please "purchase" two sessions.
Session 1: 12-3pm
Session 2: 3:30-6:30pm
Note: Those who donate >$99 will be entered into a raffle for a free ticket to Jeff’s next @i8NYC Popup (worth over $100).
This event is for fun and fellowship as gambling is not allowed.
Upcoming events
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@DoForOneNYC Info Session @ THE HUB NYC 💙💜
The Hub, 109 East 31st, New York, ny, USMany of you probably don't know that we have a 3rd Meetup, AGAPE!!!
SAVE THE DATE: MAY9 WILL BE OUR MAHJONG @DOFORONENYC FUNDRAISER!!!
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YOU MUST REGISTER HERE FOR DFO INFO SESSIONThis is more info if you want to pair up with someone who is disabled (mentally/physically) and want to ensure they are not DEVALUED!!! Those who have been around know I am heavily involved w/ this organization w/ DFO partner Jose (PICTURED), so much that they made me their poster child 😂. TRUE JOY lies outside of self
DESCRIPTION:
You're invited to Do For One's in person introductory session where you will learn about our mission, philosophy, and approach to building genuine relationships with adults with disabilities in NYC who experience profound social isolation. You will hear real stories about how freely given relationships across societal barriers are bringing dignity and hope to some of the most marginalized people in NYC and how you can get involved!
Doors open @ 7PM.Presentation will run from 7:15-8:30PM with time for mingling and Q+A until 9PM.
Refreshments and light snacks provided.
LOCATION: The Hub 3rd Floor
CONTACT: jane@doforone.org
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1NIGHT ONLY! OneMichelin ⭐️ Yingtao X SaigonSocial 🇻🇳 @ YINGTAO 🇨🇳[PREPAID]
Yingtao, 805 9th Ave, New York, NY, US***SOLD OUT. CLOSING RSVPS***
Only VERY LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $121/pp to be moved over to 'Going'. Feel free to bring +1 guest. Tickets will go to the quick and committed! NO REFUNDS!!!
We are heading to Hells Kitchen! We left stuffed w/ Caviar Bumps at the YINGTAO 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARTY!!! This will be @ Yingtao with New Executive Chef Emily Yuen at the Helm, formerly of Bessou/Lingo! Chef Helen Nguyen of Saigon Social joins us at Yingtao for Women’s History Month — Part I of our two-part collaboration.
Two best friends. Two James Beard semi-finalists. Showcasing female leadership in professional kitchens.
Chinese and Vietnamese food — reimagined with a modern twist. PLEASE BE ON TIME!!! 😊ONE MICHELIN STAR ⭐️ (YINGTAO)
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PICS FROM LAST TIME (YINGTAO X KOCHI)Cost: $121 (ALL IN)
Menu: (TBD)
We will ALL be ordering the Tasting Menu (4/$90)
Please arrive with an open mind and palate~A La Cuisine
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ONE NIGHT ONLY! Kiko New American/Japanese x GOURMEGA @ JBF 🍽️ [PREPAID]
Platform by JBF, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, USOnly LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $264/pp to be moved over to 'Going'. Feel free to bring +1 guest. Tickets will go to the quick and committed! NO REFUNDS!!!
Note: JBF Dinners have recently been sold out before posting menus so that's your heads up!
We are heading to JBF Platform! Featuring Chefs Alex Chang and Jon Gray. We loved Kiko! Chef Alex Chang and sommelier Lina Goujjane of Kiko, recently named to Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants” list, join forces with Chefs Lester Walker and Jon Gray, co-founders of Ghetto Gastro, who DON'T LIKE TO BE PUT IN A BOX. A special dinner introducing Gray’s new restaurant, GOURMEGA!
In just under a year, Kiko has become a downtown fixture, earning a devoted following for its globally informed, ingredient-driven cooking and Lina Goujjane’s sharply curated wine and sake program. For this collaboration, Chang’s Asian-accented cuisine, shaped by his multicultural background and international training, meets Walker’s Afro-Asiatic culinary point of view, a framework that traces the deep, often overlooked connections between African, Asian, and diasporic foodways.
Gourmega, a café in Little Africa (Greenwich Village), extends this vision into a new kind of cultural table rooted in the legacy of Black and immigrant New York while pushing toward the future of food. The menu brings these two kitchens into conversation, weaving Chang’s signature style with an early expression of Gourmega through dishes that move between memory and migration.
4.4/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google (KIKO)
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Cost: $264 (ALL IN)
[VIPS] $238Menu: (based on avail)
HORS D’OEUVRES- Koji–Sweet Potato Tart
- Razor Clam on the Half Shell with Scotch Bonnet Pepper and Passion Fruit
PAIRING: Highball > Shochu with Coconut and Red Bean
DINNER
- Collard Greens Salad with Crispy Alliums and Pepper Vinaigrette
- Suya Butter–Poached Lobster with Creole Coconut Sauce and Roti
PAIRING: Muros Antigos Portugal Alvarinho
- Oxtail Mafe with Senagalese Peanut Dust; Crispy Carolina Gold Jollof Rice; and Ember-Roasted Plantains with Brown Butter and Ponzu
PAIRING: Filipa Pato Dinamica Portugal Baga
DESSERT
- Coconut Custard with Cassava Tapioca, Pandan, and Verbena Granita
This one-night-only dinner will feature a cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvre upon arrival, an expertly crafted multi-course menu with thoughtfully curated wine or beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.
~A La Cuisine
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Michelin Alum Chef's Counter - Seafoodgasm Tasting Menu @ BORO BRINE [PREPAID]
BORO BRINE, 109 S 6th St, Kings County, NY, USOnly VERY LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $131/pp to be moved over to 'Going'. Feel free to bring +1 guest. Tickets will go to the quick and committed! NO REFUNDS!!!
We are heading to Billyburg! One of the toughest resys in town! Redux bc IYKYK! This will be my 3rd visit in 3wks! Replacing the now shuttered Hear & There space, Executive Chef Mark Nobello (formerly Atoboy - Michelin Plate 🍽️) is killing it! . He draws inspiration from Northeastern waters, Japanese and Korean flavors, and the creative freedom of a studio kitchen. His dishes are shaped by technique, seasonality, and global influence. Menus evolve constantly; what you taste one night may never appear again. Please be ON TIME!!! 😊
4.3/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google
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FOODBABYNY APPROVED (@MIKEJCHAU)# Brooklyn Japanese Listening Bar Turns Into a New Seafood Spot (EATER NY)
Cost: ~$131 (ALL IN)
Menu (based on avail, NOT SHARED)
We will ALL be ordering the 7/$98 Tasting Menu- WAGYU – Oyster Cream, Uni, Tarragon 🐮🥩🦪🌿
- AMBERJACK – Seaweed Rice, Truffles, Beech Mushrooms 🍣🍄🍚
- HOKKAIDO SCALLOP – Coconut Snow,
- Shio Kombu Oil, Smoked Trout Roe 🦪🥥🪺
- KINMEDAI – Chervil, Yuzu Kosho, Busan Crab 🐠🦀🍋
Kaviari Ossetra Nori Caviar Supplement – 25
- DRY AGED DUCK – Quince, Eel, Cauliflower 🦆🎏🥬🍎
Winter Truffle Supplement – 45
- STICKY DATE CAKE – Mascarpone Gelato, Toffee 🍰🍨
- BLACK TEA GINGER GRANITA – Lychee Sorbet, Pinenuts ☕️🫖🫚🍧
~A La Cuisine
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