@i8NYC presents: EUPHORIA 🍽️😋 [MAX 6PPL]

1NIGHT ONLY! Double Michelin ⭐️ Seafood Tasting Menu - Holbox @ CORIMA [PREPAID]

Tue, May 19 · 9:00 PM EDT

Corima, 3 Allen St, New York, NY, US

***CLOSING RSVPS***

Only LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $161/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 Chinatown! Chef Gilberto Cetina: Inspired by the traditional flavors of the Yucatan Peninsula, Chef Cetina opened Holbox in 2017. His focus is on recreating the fresh seafood flavors of the Mexican coast using local, high-quality ingredients. He was a 2023 James Beard Finalist for Best Chef: California and is a 2026 JBF AWARD FINALIST FOR OUTSTANDING CHEF. Save on the flight to/from Los Angeles! ✈️

Holbox: Located in Los Angeles, Holbox is a Michelin-starred Mexican seafood restaurant (2024 & 2025) known for its vibrant flavors and coastal specialties. It has received numerous accolades, including Los Angeles Times’ Restaurant of the Year (2023) and a ranking on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Corima: Chef Fidel Caballero is no slouch either w/ his own Michelin ⭐️ since 2024 and 2026 JBF AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST CHEF: NEW YORK STATE. We’ve been a few times and it never disappoints!

ONE MICHELIN STAR ⭐️ (HOLBOX)
ONE MICHELIN STAR ⭐️ (CORIMA)

PICS FROM LAST TIME (REVERIE X CORIMA)

#36 2025 NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS (WORLD'S BEST 🌎 - CORIMA)
#42 2025 NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS (WORLD'S BEST 🌎 - HOLBOX)

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#1 RESTAURANT IN LOS ANGELES? (HOLBOX)
Corima Is My Favorite New Splurge in NYC! (THE LO TIMES - CORIMA)

Cost: ~$161 (ALL IN)

Menu: (TBD)
We will ALL be ordering the Multi Course Tasting Menu ($120)

• Chef Gilberto Cetina joins Corima for a seafood tasting
• Ceviche, raw bar & grilled seafood · May 19 only
• Holbox x Corima: Coastal Mexican seafood

Please arrive with an open mind and palate

~A La Cuisine

AYCE Endless Omakase - Special Craft Sushi 🍣 @ TAKUMI [PREPAID]

Wed, May 27 · 8:15 PM EDT

TAKUMI OMAKASE, 181 Essex St, New York, NY, US

***CLOSING RSVPS***

ONLY LIMITED Seats! Due to their Credit Card Policy, Venmo @i8NYC $157/pp and add yourself to the Waitlist to be moved over to 'Going'. No Refunds!

We are heading to LES! Go Shorty, It's your Birthday!~ Word on the street is they DO NOT SKIMP on toppings for subsequent AYCE rounds! Endless Foie & Endless Uni toppings? Yup. Welcome to Takumi Omakase offering best quality sushi. Our omakase serving the best premium sushi and seasonal fish straight from Japan to our customers in The Lower East Side NYC. Kosher style is accommodated. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any vegan or vegetarian diets. BYOB is available but no liquor is allowed. We also serve sake and wine.

4.6/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google

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Menu: (NOT SHARED, 90min Time Limit)
We will ALL be ordering the Endless Omakase Chef’s Special Craft Sushi ($118)

P.S. Per this link,
1⃣ Leave a Google review for a complimentary drink 🍸
2⃣ Follow @takumiomakasenyc and @tiffanybubblegos on Instagram for a complimentary Japanese dessert 🍨

Per usual AYCE group rules, finish what you order or you may be charged for any leftover food

~A La Cuisine

1NIGHT! Vegas Trifecta JBF Semif Black Sheep/Jipata/Milkfish @ JBF 🍽️ [PREPAID]

Thu, May 28 · 6:30 PM EDT

Platform by JBF, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, US

Since Meetup fees waived, BUY YOUR OWN TIX HERE and request to sit w/ Jeff

Note: JBF Dinners have recently been sold out before posting menus so that's your heads up!

We are heading to JBF Platform! Loved The Black Sheep! OFF the Vegas strip is where the true gems lie!

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Three 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists come together to showcase Las Vegas's standout Off-Strip Culinary talent. Save on the flight to/from Las Vegas! ✈️

This collaborative dinner features a savory-to-sweet menu from three of the city's top talents. Chef Jamie Tran of The Black Sheep brings her modern Vietnamese American cooking to the savory courses, while chef and sommelier Bank Atcharawan of Jipata presents East Asian flavors paired with a thoughtful beverage program. The sweet finale? Pastry Chef Kimmie McIntosh of Milkfish Bakeshop serves up playful, soulful Filipino desserts inspired by pre-colonial traditions. This is a rare chance to experience three distinct culinary perspectives—and three different heritages—at a single table.

4.8/5 on Yelp, 5/5 on Google (JIPATA)
4.4/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google (THE BLACK SHEEP)
5/5 on Google (MILKFISH BAKESHOP)

INSIDE THE DISHES - Inside the Filipino Pop-Up Bakery Slinging Ube-Swirled Babka and Pandan Tres Leches (EATER LAS VEGAS)
At Las Vegas’s Milkfish Bakeshop, Kimberly Mcintosh draws on her Filipino heritage to bake inventive desserts. The James Beard Awards foundation took notice.

A Big TASTE of The Black Sheep – Las Vegas NV (THE FORKING TRUTH)

Cost: $264 (ALL IN)

Menu: (based avail)
HORS D’OEUVRES

• Kusshi Oyster with Pickled Plums, Tamarind–Nuoc Cham Sauce, and Micro Thai Basil
• Miang Pla Lai > Betel Leaf with Grilled Unagi, Toasted Coconut Flakes, Ginger, Crispy Shallots, Caramelized Fish Sauce, and Finger Lime
• Barbecue Pork Belly Skewer with Banana Ketchup–Barbecue Sauce, Pickled Onions, and Chili

DINNER

• Grilled Spotted Prawns Banh Beo with Green Onion–Chili Oil, Rieu Cua Gelée, Crispy Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
• Roasted Black Cod with Tom Kha Velouté, Crispy Enoki Mushrooms, Black Garlic Oil, and Lemongrass Crumbles
• Braised Caramelized Pork

SIDES

• Sticky Rice
• Thai Eggplant Salad
• Roasted Anaheim Pepper Relish

DESSERT

• Karioka > Coconut Mochi Fritters with Coconut Jam–Toffee Sauce, Latik Toasted Coconut Crumble, Xroads Ilocano Asin Sea Salt

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

The Oxtail Off 🐂 @ Bklyn

Sun, Jun 7 · 2:00 PM EDT

THE OXTAIL OFF, 99 Scott Ave, Kings County, NY, US

***ONLY RSVP IF YOU ARE GETTING VIP TIX***

Since Meetup fees are waived, BUY YOUR OWN TIX HERE. Come and go as you please as no attendance will be taken.

We are heading to Brooklyn! Thx to Ally for the intel! Since its inception, The Oxtail Off has challenged chefs to compete for the ultimate bragging rights: Who makes the best oxtail? This simple question that started with a friendly backyard party in Los Angeles has turned into a full-blown bash, bringing people together for a day of fun, flavor and food. Now the viral cooking competition is going on the road, with stops in Atlanta, Chicago and right here in New York.
Mark your calendars: The Oxtail Off comes to Brooklyn on June 7. The inaugural New York event will bring together chefs behind some of our favorite local restaurants, bars and food trucks, all vying for the title of best in show. A panel of star talent will be the deciding vote, including rapper Jim Jones, podcaster Scottie Beam, singer Tosh Alexander, and more. In addition to a grand prize of $2,500, the winning chef will also receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Barbados, courtesy of Visit Barbados.

General admission tickets give access to the full event, which will also include live music, Caribbean performers and all the food you can handle. The upgraded VIP experience includes expedited entry, a free cocktail, access to the Taste of Barbados tasting experience and a line-up of exclusive tasters.

VIP: $85

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Menu: (TBD)
VIP vs. General Admission
If you're looking for included food, the VIP ticket is the primary way to get it. It includes:

• Unlimited micro-tastings from the competing chefs while supplies last.
• The "Taste of Barbados" experience with complimentary signature Bajan dishes.
• A complimentary signature cocktail and expedited entry.

~A La Cuisine