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What we’re about
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! 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
Twitter: @i8and8
~A La Cuisine
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Double Michelin ⭐️ Bastille Bash w/ LA BASTIDE & L’ABEILLE @ JBF 🍽️ [PREPAID]Platform by JBF, New York, NY
***SOLD OUT. CLOSING RSVPS***
Only LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $264/pp to be moved over to 'Going'. 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! Double Michelin ⭐️ Night!!! Save the 75min drive to/from Hudson Valley! 🚗. Francophiles Unite for the Annual Celebration of the French Revolution
In celebration of Bastille Day, two acclaimed modern French restaurants from opposite corners of New York are joining forces for one night. At La Bastide in North Salem, New York, chef Andrea Calstier honors his Provençal roots and deep connection to Hudson Valley’s seasonal bounty. Chef Mitsunobu Nagae of Tribeca’s l’abeille showcases a refined, Japanese-inflected interpretation of French cuisine shaped by his global training in Michelin-starred restaurants. Their tasting menu pays homage to more than two centuries of French culinary evolution—as the Revolution reshaped not just a nation, but the very foundation of fine dining.
LA BASTIDE (ONE MICHELIN STAR ⭐️)
5/5 on Yelp (PERFECT SCORE!!!), 4.8/5 on GoogleL’ABEILLE (ONE MICHELIN STAR ⭐️)
4.1/5 on Yelp, 4.6/6 on GoogleCost: $264 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail)
HORS D’OEUVRES- Vitello Tonnato > Bluefin Tuna with Bone Marrow and Tosazu
- Barbajuan with Black Truffle, Swiss Chard, and Stracciatella
- Peekytoe Crab with Tarragon and Passion Fruit Puffed Cracker
DINNER
- Poached Maine Lobster with Green Goddess Mousse, Fig Oil, and Heirloom Tomatoes
- Miso-Caramelized Black Cod with Cucumber–Herb Sauce Vierge Verte
- Niman Ranch Lamb > Charcoal-Grilled Rack of Lamb and Confit Belly with Norwich Meadow Farm Celtuce and Wild Oregano Vinaigrette
- Andoa Noire Grand Cru Chocolate Ganache and Sorbet with Hudson Valley Goat Cheese, Sourdough Crumble, and Picholine Olive Oil
- Petit Fours > Matcha Madeleines and Blood Orange–Saffron Tartlets
Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.
~A La Cuisine
Not open - Caribbean Chuletagasm from Momofuku Alum 🐷 @ KABAWA 🇧🇧KABAWA, New York, NY
Since we only have 4 seats, NO CHANGING RSVPS ONCE YOU COMMIT!!! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! PLEASE BRING CASH ONLY!!!
We are heading to East Village! One of the toughest resys in town that we had to book via Sapphire Reserve! Unlike last time, we should leave STUFFED as we are also getting the $75 Chuleta Add-On. Thanks to Sophia for the hookup!
Hailing from Barbados, Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku celebrates the flavors of the Caribbean in the heart of the East Village. Drawing inspiration from Chef Paul's culinary journey, the menu features daiquiris, wines by the glass, and a compact list of patties and raw bar bites. Bar Kabawa is a place to relax, enjoy, and feel at home—whether you're dropping in for a casual drink or gathering with friends. Please be ON TIME!!! 😊
# NYC's Best New Restaurant Is a Caribbean Smash Hit — Mise En Place (EATER NY)
TIKTOK REVIEW (NYT COOKING)
The Best Things We Ate In April 2025 - PEPPER SHRIMP from Kabawa (THE INFATUATION)
4.4/5 on Yelp, 4.9/5 on Google
Cost: ~$216-240 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail)
We will ALL be ordering the Prix Fixe (3/$145) w/ $75 per table Chuleta Add-On!SHARED PER 4PPL
APP- PEPPER SHRIMP raw royal red shrimp with sorrel, scotch bonnet, and thyme 🦐🌶️
- BREADFRUIT TOSTÓN octopus with dog sauce and capers 🐙
- MUSHROOM PASTEL steamed green banana with mushroom picadillo 🍄🍌
- CASSAVA DUMPLINGS stewed with creole sauce and cucumber 🍠🥒
MAIN
- “JERK” DUCK SAUSAGE w/ poblano 🦆🌶️
- SKIRT STEAK w/ onions, green olives 🐮🥩🧅🫒
- GOAT with spicy scallop creole 🐐🦪
- CHULETAS CAN CAN with recaíto +75, for 2 🐷
DESSERT (TBD, by popular vote)
- COCONUT TURNOVER caramelized coconut and cream cheese +10, for 2 🥥
- MATRIMONY a variety of citrus fruits and condensed milk 🍓🍑🥛
- BIRTHDAY FLAN caramel and sprinkles 🍮
- SORBET OF THE DAY 🍧
~A La Cuisine
- ONE NIGHT ONLY! Michelin ⭐️ ATL's LAZY BETTY @ JBF 🍽️ [PREPAID]Platform by JBF, New York, NY
Only LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $223/pp to be moved over to 'Going'. 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! Michelin ⭐️ Night! Save on the trip to/from Atlanta! ✈️. James Beard Award Semifinalists Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips Showcase Their Fine Dining Gem.
Chef-partners Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips, of Atlanta‘s Michelin-starred Lazy Betty, are bringing their inventive cuisine to New York City. Recognized as James Beard Award semifinalists for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef: Southeast, the duo is renowned for creating stunning dishes showcasing modern techniques, intentionality, and finesse, all crafted with exquisite ingredients and inspired by a variety of cuisines.
Before founding Lazy Betty, Ron and Aaron worked at the preeminent seafood restaurant Le Bernardin and honed their skills in other notable New York kitchens. For this dinner, they’ll present iconic dishes from their celebrated tasting menu, offering a distinct taste of what has rightfully put them on Atlanta’s culinary map.
4.5/5 on Yelp, 4.8/5 on Google
Cost: $223 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail)
HORS D’OEUVRES- Duck "Cigar" with Sour Cherry Mostarda
- Tuna Tartare with Smoked Eel Bavarois
- Beet Profiterole with Meyer Lemon
DINNER
- Kampachi Tataki with Kiwi Consommé, Mint, Avocado Mousse, and Hearts of Palm
- Gulf Shrimp Causa with Ají–Potato Emulsion and Pepper Relish
- Stone Axe "Steak and Eggs" with Potato Fondant, Egg Yolk Fudge, and Truffle Jus
- Olive Oil–Lemon Cake with Yuzu Curd and Coconut Sorbet
Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.
~A La Cuisine
- ONE NIGHT ONLY! FOJBB: Staten Island. Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams [PREPAID]Blue Pearl, Richmond County, NY
***CLOSING RSVPS***
ONLY Limited SPOTS! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $154 to be moved over to 'Going'. NO REFUNDS!!!
Note: They do not indicate if cost includes tax & tip so we will settle the difference, if any. Either way, this is a No-brainer!!!
We are heading to Staten Island! Please join us at Blue Pearl for a sensational evening of fine bubbles, caviar, and luxe bites highlighting the culinary creativity of celebrated local chef Peter Botros. His newest location on Staten Island’s waterfront is an ode to all things seafood, served with warm hospitality and breathtaking views.
The Champagne Wishes Caviar Dreams dinner at Blue Pearl is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good© anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. Please be ON TIME!!! 😊4.5/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google
Cost: ~$154 (ALL IN)
Menu: (based on avail)
RECEPTION- Caviar Bar > Siberian Sturgeon, Osetra, Kaluga, and Ikura
- Wagyu Beef–Caviar Tacos > A5 Wagyu Beef Tartare with Truffle–Osetra Caviar Aïoli and Grated Hazelnuts
- Saffron Salmon Rolls > King Salmon with Forbidden Rice, Saffron Crème Fraîche, and Ikura
- Caviar–Crab Crispy Rice > King Crab with Wasabi–Yuzu Aïoli and Kaluga Caviar
- Miso-Cured Egg Toasts with Siberian Sturgeon Caviar and Ginger-Pickled Shallots
- Chicken–Foie Gras Croquettes with Foie Gras Béchamel and Osetra Caviar
PAIRING: Roederer Estate Brut NV
PAIRING: Cucumber–Caviar Martini > Stoli Elit Vodka with Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, English Cucumber, and Osetra Caviar
PAIRING: Sparkling Jade Cocktail > Apple Brandy with Honeydew and Luca Paretti ProseccoDINNER
- Maine Lobster with Truffle–Corn Agnolotti, Caviar Creamed Corn, and Osetra Caviar
PAIRING: Domaine Camu Frères Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022
- Diver Scallop Sando with Foie Gras Teriyaki and Kaluga Caviar on Butter-Toasted Brioche
PAIRING: Domaines Schlumberger Les Princes Abbés Pinot Blanc 2022
- Filet Mignon with Charred Onions, Mustard Bread Pudding, and Caviar Béarnaise
PAIRING: Martis Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
DESSERT
- Thai Tea Tiramisu with Amaretto and Espresso–Dipped Lady Fingers, Thai Tea–Mascarpone Mousse, and Dark Chocolate Pearls
PAIRING: Pio Cesare Moscato d’Asti 2022
~A La Cuisine
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