Limited-Edition Holiday Beer

| November 30, 2011

Shmaltz Brewing is celebrating 15 years of brewing with 3 limited edition holiday offerings. Genesis 15:15 – A bold and decadent Barleywine agend 9 months in Sazerac 6 year Rye Whiskey Barrels. This limited edition incorporates fruit juices from the Sacred Species listed in the Torah: figs, dates, grapes and pomegranates.   Hebrew Holiday Gift Pack – […]

The Best Thing I Ever Ate

| November 28, 2011

One of the perks of Cheapeats, is that we get to sample some great eating. Recently, we entered a contest sponsored by Bubby’s in Dumbo and won a seat at their Fall Symposium Dinner. “Free is Me” is our motto, so we gladly took our seat at the table. The dinner we attended was “The Carolina Rice […]

Where To Eat Thanksgiving Dinner In NYC?

| November 21, 2011

  HAPPY THANKSGIVING   Happiness, $25 and under.

New York City Beerathon – Nov 19th, 2011

| November 16, 2011

The NYC Beerathon is an annual tradition in its fifth year. The original idea behind the Beerathon was to create a marathon event in November for those of us whose enthusiasm for running includes making a beer-run. Now, this year, the official NYC Beerathon is being brought to the rest of this awesome city! So, […]

Homestyle Cooking

| November 14, 2011

On a recent afternoon fighting a traffic ticket and WINNING…I decided to treat myself to lunch. I started walking uptown and before I knew it, I was in Tribeca. Mmmm, with all the options here, where should I go? My belly led me to an Oldie but a Goodie….Kitchenette. Kitchenette is a 50’s style luncheonette in the […]

Where To Eat In Times Square?

| November 9, 2011

Times Square isn’t known for fine dining. Tourist Central is full of chains and fast food. Not high on my list. But while attending Ad Week I decided to finally try a glass enclosed corner spot. What was it? Schnippers. Schnippers serves up good old fashioned American fare. Burger, fries and shakes but with a […]

Tervis Tumbler

| November 8, 2011

One of the benefits of being a Foodbuzz Tastemaker, is that we get to try out new products before they hit the market. Recently Cheapeats was sent a Tervis Tumbler to test out. What’s the big deal about Tumblers? Let us explain. This Tervis Tumbler is virtually indestructible. They won’t crack, melt, shatter or chip. […]

Choco-Late Chocolate Festival – 11th-13th November 2011

| November 7, 2011

Are you a Chocoholic? Well this one is for you…. Choco Laté. Looking for new flavors? Search no further, as Bruges will be transformed into a chocolate paradise. Taste delicious Belgian chocolates and join chocolate aficionados for an unforgettable experience at the Belfry in Bruges. The 4th edition of the Choco Laté festival will be […]

New York Food And Wine Festival

| November 2, 2011

You would think that Cheapeats would be a regular at the  NY Food &Wine Festival, but I’m embarassed to say that 2011 was my first time. The event I attended – BUBBLES & Q. The Q in this BBQ was prepared by the female grill master Elizabeth Karmel of Hill Country with bubbles chosen by Mark Oldman. Now bubbles […]