The 9th Avenue International Food Festival

Get ready NYC! It's time to indulge at one of NYC's most popular street fairs. The 42nd annual Ninth Avenue International Food Festival takes place this year on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th 2015 from Noon to 5PM on 9th Avenue in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan.

The annual food fest stretches out from 42nd to 57th Streets and brings in over a million people a year for fun and grub! Expect cuisine that is Greek, Spanish, Polish and Italian foods - to Chinese, South Korean and Indian specialties. 

Getting to the 9th Avenue food festival by subway:

From the East Side: Take 4, 5 or 6 train to Grand Central and transfer to the 7 train and exit at the Times Square station. Walk two blocks west to 9th Avenue.

From the West Side: Take the A, E or C train to 42nd Street-Port Authority and walk one block west to 9th Avenue; OR take the 1, 2 or 3 train to Times Square station and walk two blocks west to 9th Avenue

MRS

Bacon and Beer Classic at Citi Field

This event is ALL INCLUSIVE Bacon and Beer, Do I need to say more?

The bacon and beer classic is a one-of-a- kind event hosted inside major league baseball stadiums across America.  Your ticket will give you access to hundreds of crafts brew samples and bacon-inspired tastes from local restaurants.

Use these promo codes to get a discount in your ticket(s)

BaconBurgerGA get $11 off of General Admission Tickets

BaconBurgerVIP get $21 off of VIP Tickets

 Mark your calendars, Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Citi Field (Queens)

NYCMiss will be there, will you be there too??

NS

July 4th Grill Ideas

Hopefully Tropical Storm Arthur doesn’t put a damper on this weekend and ruin some July 4^th BBQs. If you plan on grilling I found a few recipes that look absolutely delish and seem very simple to make:
 

Things to Grill in Foil

Jerk Chicken Wings – I absolutely LOVE jerk chicken and this recipe seems simple enough to try!

Toss 6 split chicken wings, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, turning once, 25 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

  

Garlic Shrimp – This looks mouthwatering!

Mix 1/2 stick softened butter, 1 cup chopped parsley, 2 chopped garlic cloves, and salt and pepper. Toss with the juice of 1 lemon, 1 pound unpeeled large shrimp and a big pinch of red pepper flakes. Divide between 2 foil packets. Grill over high heat, 8 minutes

 

Zucchini and Tomatoes – It’s always good to grill up some greens. We forget to eat a little healthy when we tend to BBQ.

Toss 2 sliced zucchini, 2 diced tomatoes, 4 smashed garlic cloves, olive oil, basil, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, 10 minutes. Top with grated Parmesan.

Kabobs

 

 

Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs -  1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup ranch dressing,3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary,2  teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice,1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste, 1 tablespoon white sugar or to taste (optional), 5 skinless  boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

 1.In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place chicken in the bowl, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

 

2.Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade.

3.Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.

Chicken and Bacon Shish Kabobs –  1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup cider vinegar,2 tablespoons honey, 2 table spoons canola oil,10 large mushrooms cut in half, 2 green onions minced, 3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks, 1/2 pound sliced thick cut bacon, cut in half, 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, skewers

1.In a large bowl, mix the soy sauce, cider vinegar, honey, canola oil, and green onions. Place the mushrooms and chicken into the mixture, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.

2.Preheat grill for high heat.

3.Remove the mushrooms and chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside.

4.Wrap the chicken chunks with bacon, and thread onto skewers so that the bacon is secured. Alternate with mushroom halves and pineapple chunks.

5.Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange skewers on the prepared grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, brushing occasionally with remaining soy sauce mixture, until bacon is crisp and chicken juices run clear.

Try out these amazing reciepes and let us know how they came out! :) Happy 4th!

 

MRS

Orange is the New Black Food Truck Hits NYC this weekend!

If you are a fan of the amazing Netflix hit series Orange is the New Black, than you are in for one big treat! Netflix announced to roll out a food truck in NYC that serves… get this CRAZY PYES! A tribute to their infamous character Crazy Eyes, whose catchphrase the first season was “I threw my pie for you!” The free food truck will be serving up free pies and chocolate and vanilla swirled ice cream cones.

Watch out for the free food truck in the city! Here are dates and locations of the truck:

Friday, June 13: 4-8 p.m.: Between 22th and 23rd streets, near Madison Square Park

 Saturday, June 14: 2-6 p.m.: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, at North 7th St.

 Sunday, June 15: 1-5 p.m.: West side of Central Park near Columbus Circle

MRS

Looking for a NYC Rooftop bar this summer?

Bar Buzz

Head over to Latitude Bar and Grill located between 47^th and 8^th avenues. I have been going to this bar for years and I have never been disappointed! From their happy hour drink specials, to their infamous nachos, and their newly added rooftop, I am hooked on this place! Here is a look at their food menu, it is pretty amazing for a bar!

Monday through Fridays Happy Hour runs until 8pm, Saturday Happy Hour runs until 10pm and Sunday until close! The Happy Hour menu includes: $4 Bud, Bud Light, & Coors Light, $5 Margaritas, Cosmos, Appletinis, Pomegranate Fizz, Lychee Martinis, & Strawberry Basil Martinis. My personal favorite is the margarita, it is AMAZING!

Great place to hold birthday parties and corporate events (I have had both done here and have NOT been disappointed). If you want to hold an event here I suggest that you call and make a reservation as seating is limited. Contact them @ 212.245.3034.

MRS