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Dave's Faves

March 23, 2010, 6:30 & 9:30 PM

Cabrito

Cabrito

50 Carmine St. (bet. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.)

Enjoy four, never-before-offered courses at this funky West Villager known for its inventive Mexican cuisine when chef David Schuttenberg rolls out his favorite off-the-menu items for one night only. Each course will be presented family-style by the chef, along with an explanation of why they are "Dave's Faves" and some background on the dish itself. The night's features include seared hamachi with almond caper sauce; whole steamed fish with salsa fresco; Birria, a chili-rubbed and roasted baby goat; and mueganos, fried dough squares glazed with carmelized piloncillo syrup. Mezcal pairings will accompany each course.

Event Details:

$59 for four courses with mezcal pairings; tax and gratuity not included.

To Reserve:

Call 212-929-5050 and mention “Zagat Presents.”

From Brooklyn With Love

March 25, 2010, 6:00 PM

Polo Dobkin

De Gustibus Cooking School @ Macy's Herald Square

151 W. 34 Street, 8th Floor

Join Polo Dobkin, executive chef of Brooklyn hot spot Dressler and educator for the night, as he brings his simple and satisfying New American flavors across the Williamsburg Bridge into Manhattan. Dobkin will first ready your palate for a lesson in flavors with an amuse of marinated beets before he shows how to create his impeccably prepared and delicious fare. Dishes to be demonstrated while you enjoy hand-selected wines include chilled spring pea soup, asparagus and coppa with bitter greens, poached egg and white truffle vinaigrette, pan roasted scallop and braised short rib served with Boulanger potato, onion jam and horseradish cream. Finally, before you disperse to whichever borough you call home, enjoy the night's final taste, a passion fruit crème caramel with macadamia nut crunch.

Event Details:

$95 includes amuse, five courses with wine pairing and chef-led tutorial. All reservations must be secured with a credit card. Cancellation policy is 48 hours notice to receive credit for another class within the spring season at De Gustibus. No refunds, only credits issued for future classes.

To Reserve:

Call 212-239-1652 and mention “Zagat Presents.”

Masa Many Ways

April 5 & 12, 2010, 7:30 PM

Sue Torres

Sueños

311 W. 17th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.)

Join chef-owner Sue Torres as she whips up an authentic four-course meal paying homage to Mexico's staple ingredient – corn – at her Chelsea hot spot. In each dish the star ingredient is featured in various types of fresh-ground masa, handmade from Sue's molino. The evening begins with an amuse to tease the palate. Next up is a shrimp empanada with roast poblano coulis and radish salsa paired with Suzy's Smoking Margarita followed by cow's tongue tacos over lard tortillas and served with a smooth Mexican beer. Finally, to finish off this corn-centric evening, a sweet corn tamal with cherry, pinapple and dulce de leche alongside your choice of Sueños' signature coffee or crema de mezcal.

Event Details:

$80 for four courses with pairings; tax and 20% gratuity not included.

To Reserve:

Call 212-243-1333 and mention “Zagat Presents.”

Songkran Water Festival for Thai New Year

April 13, 2010

Kittichai

Kittichai

60 Thompson St. (bet. Broome & Spring Sts.)

Experience the most important Thai holiday by marking the Thai New Year at this haute SoHo destination where a five-course feast is being prepared in celebration of Songkran, or Water Festival. Executive chef Lulzim Rexhepi will explain the traditional rituals of the holiday, including the washing of the Buddha, offering of food and water blessing to cleanse the spirit. After that you'll be served a meal that includes traditional holiday dishes from varied Thai regions including cod cooked in broth from the northwest; pork carpaccio and pomelo salad typically prepared in Chiang Mai; massaman curry from the south; and finally, mini Kanum Kruk corn cakes cooked in clay pots. In respect of the festival's traditional food offering to Thai monks, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Action Against Hunger.

Event Details:

$75 for five courses with welcome cocktail and wine pairings; tax and gratuity not included.

To Reserve:

Call 212-219-2000 and mention “Zagat Presents.”

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Past Event Highlights in New York

A Midsummer's Evening in France

August 17, 2009, 7PM

Bouley

Bouley

In an exclusive dinner for Zagat members, chef David Bouley assembled a special menu at his TriBeCa flagship showcasing the best of summer's bounty.

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Indochine Stories, Shaken and Stirred

November 30, 2009, 8 PM

Indochine

Indochine

Zagat members helped celebrate the 25th anniversary of this iconic East Village institution with recipes and cocktails from the new commemorative Rizzoli book, Indochine Stories Shaken and Stirred.

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Haute and Bubbly

January 23, 2010, 7–9 PM Cocktails

Apothéke

Apothéke

Zagat members were invited to alleviate their ailments at this hidden Chinatown apothecary as owner Albert Trummer concocted exclusively designed champagne cocktails made from his homemade medicinal herbs and botanicals.

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Vintage Dinner Series

Jan 12, 2009 – Mar 25, 2009

Vintage Dinner Series

New York went back in time with a special dinner series inspired by great menus from the 19th century at these top New York restaurants: Adour the St. Regis, Aureole, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Bouley, Café des Artistes, Chanterelle, Daniel, Del Posto, Gramercy Tavern, Jean Georges, La Grenouille, Le Bernardin, Le Cirque, Ouest, Per Se and Picholine.

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