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About us
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, VIP Events for Loyal Members! 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 / @AuntieChins / @FamarindSauce
Twitter: @i8and8
~A La Cuisine
Featured event
@DoForOneNYC Mahjong Fundraiser 🧧🐴🀄️ @ The Hub NYC
We are heading to Murray Hill! @AuntieChins loves Mahjong! Who else? Come celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year with Mahjong festivities. We will once again be throwing a Fundraiser for @DoForOneNYC, a non-profit which is near and dear to my heart. It emphasizes not DEVALUING people based on mental/physical disabilities. Feel free to Get Involved by attending the next DFO Info Session 3/16!
We’re ringing in the Year of the Horse the HOPE way…with tiles, community, and culture. There will be Asian snacks & drinks throughout the day or feel free to bring your own to share. All proceeds will go towards Do For One
Join us at The Hub for a special Mahjong Night celebrating our Lunar New Year collaboration. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, everyone is welcome. We’ll have a dedicated teaching table for anyone who wants to learn, plus open play tables for experienced players ready to run it! There will be no point minimums and style of play will be Hong Kong. Most wins throughout the session will arrive at the Final Table to Crown 1 Mahjong Champion per Session. Champions may even win a Prize :)
Cost: $20
FAQ:
Will Mahjong be taught? I have never played before. Yes
Can I play other games like Uno or Rummikub or Big2 instead? Yes, they will be available for play.
Please note that the $20 suggested donation applies to each individual session. If you are signing up for both, please "purchase" two sessions.
Session 1: 12-3pm
Session 2: 3:30-6:30pm
Note: Those who donate >$99 will be entered into a raffle for a free ticket to Jeff’s next @i8NYC Popup (worth over $100).
This event is for fun and fellowship as gambling is not allowed.
Upcoming events
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![AYCE Sashimi/Oysters/Kalbi/Huge Dessert Station@ TAO DOWNTOWN 🍣🦪🐮🥩 [PREPAID]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/9/3/highres_533385203.jpeg)
AYCE Sashimi/Oysters/Kalbi/Huge Dessert Station@ TAO DOWNTOWN 🍣🦪🐮🥩 [PREPAID]
Tao Downtown, 92 9th Ave, New York, NY, USONLY LIMITED Seats! Due to their Credit Card Policy, Venmo @i8NYC $102/pp and add yourself to the Waitlist to be moved over to 'Going'. No Refunds!
We are heading to Chelsea! Endless Brunch? Ever have Tiramisu French Toast or BEC Spring Rolls? Yup. UNLIMITED Oysters, Sashimi, Kalbi, Jumbo, Shrimp, Maki, Nigiri. Highly rec by Jaime & me. Let’s not forget about DESSERT W/ A Chocolate Fountain!
“We went for the brunch buffet which had a ton of options from dim sum, sushi, ramen, skewers, steak, seafood, chocolate fondue and tons of desserts. Absolutely amazing layout and set of options with the food being high quality.” -Sofyan S. (Yelp)
Menu: (based on avail, 90min-2hr Time Limit)
We will ALL be ordering the Endless Brunch Buffet ($75/pp)FOOD STATIONS:
- Dim Sum Station - w/ bao buns, har gow, etc
- Salad Station
- Signature TAO Favorites - Dimsum, Lo Mein, Orange Chicken, Wagyu Sliders, BEC sliders, French Toast, Meat Skewers, Spring Rolls, Salmon, Fresh Fruit Cocktail, Ramen, Pancakes, Shrimp, etc
- Omelette Station
- Fried Rice Station - many varieties
- Carving Stations - pork belly, kalbi, char siu
- Sushi (Maki & Nigiri)
- Raw Bar (Oysters)
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
etc
- Chocolate Fondue Fountain - w/ marshmallows, Rice Krispies treats, strawberries, waffles
- Mango Sticky Rice
- Macaroons
- Carrot Cake
- Donuts
- Cookies
- Edible Plant (Carrot Cake)
- Banana Pudding
- Macaroon Tower
- 15 other items
Per Usual AYCE Group Rules, finish all your food or you may be subject to get charged for wasting food
~A La Cuisine
10 attendees![Chef's Counter - Cocktail/Mocktail Omakase 🍽️🍹 @ COCKTAIL OMAKASE [PREPAID]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/6/1/e/highres_533405662.jpeg)
Chef's Counter - Cocktail/Mocktail Omakase 🍽️🍹 @ COCKTAIL OMAKASE [PREPAID]
COCKTAIL OMAKASE, 217 Eldridge St, New York, NY, USONLY LIMITED Seats! Due to their Credit Card Policy, Venmo @i8NYC $76/pp and add yourself to the Waitlist to be moved over to 'Going'. No Refunds!
We are heading to LES! Opens 3/27! The group behind Superbueno (@superbuenonyc) and Katana Kitten (@katanakitten_nyc) is opening their newest bar, Cocktail Omakase (@cocktail_omakase_nyc), on the Lower East Side this Friday. Cocktail Omakase offers a 12 seat curated cocktail experience—a seasonally inspired tasting journey rooted in Tokyo's hospitality and precision. Partnering with Tokyo’s Bar Libre, we blend the artistry of Tokyo’s cocktail culture with New York City’s, offering guests an intimate, immersive omakase-style experience that is thoughtfully crafted, exquisitely presented, and always evolving.
It’s right there in the name: here you’ll be treated to an evening of small bites paired with four craft cocktails (or low-ABV or zero-proof drinks), created in Partnership with Tokyo’s famous Bar Libre (No.49 Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025). Bartenders are given the omakase-chef treatment here, so you’ll be able to watch your drinks being made right at the intimate counter.
With each drink comes a bite from Chef Phillip Kirschen-Clark, previously of Paradise Lost, ranging from a soy-marinated jammy egg with tomato crumble to clams baked down with sake, ginger and lemon. It is personalized even further as several ceramics and plates are crafted by Kirschen-Clark himself. Please be ON TIME! 😊
SNEAK PREVIEW OF FOOD
EATER NY
IG REELOne of Asia’s best bars just opened a cocktail omakase bar on the Lower East Side (TIMEOUT NY)
Went to Paradise Lost last night and can’t recommend it enough if your ever in NYC (REDDIT)
REVIEW - Paradise Lost, NYC (REDDIT)Cost: ~$76 (ALL IN)
Menu: (TBD, NOT SHARED, 60min Limit)
We will ALL be ordering the 4/$55 Cocktail Omakase.- 4 SMALL BITES (gluten free, dairy free and nut free.)
- 4 TOKYO-STYLE COCKTAILS - ALCOHOL LEVEL | CHOOSE ONE
- Traditional full-strength pairing
- Low-ABV experience
- Non-alcoholic journey
~A La Cuisine
2 attendees
Two Michelin ⭐️⭐️ Alum - Oxtail Gratin 🐮 @ MARKETTE
MARKETTE, 326 7th Ave, New York, NY, USOnly LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! PLEASE BRING CASH ONLY!!!
We are heading to Chelsea! Move over Nando’s! Ever have Braised Oxtail Gratin? Yup. Markette (formerly Haymarket) is a modern European restaurant with Caribbean influences from Chef India Doris, Alum of Two MICHELIN-starred SAGA, and restaurateur Alex Pfaffenbach (Eleven Madison Park, Quality Branded). Located in the heart of Chelsea, the restaurant’s seasonal menu draws from Chef India’s British-Caribbean roots and her culinary experience across London, France, and Spain.
The richly layered dining room features velvet chairs, warm banquettes, and custom finishes that create an intimate yet lively atmosphere. A creative cocktail menu, led by Chris Figueroa (Overstory, Crown Shy), highlights bold, unexpected flavor combinations alongside elevated non-alcoholic options. Please be ON TIME!!! 😊
- According to @infatuation_nyc “At Markette, no one should be allowed to leave the building without trying the braised oxtail.
- The Peri Peri Chicken is honored to be listed in @eater_ny Favorite Dishes of 2025 🔥
4.5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google
A Day at the NYC Restaurant Selling 100 Pounds of Oxtail Every Single Week — Mise En Place (EATER)
The Northeast’s Most Promising Young Chef in 2025 (MICHELIN GUIDE)
# A Saga alum has opened a Caribbean-influenced restaurant in Chelsea (TIMEOUT NY)
The braised oxtail polenta is just one of the many dishes you should order
Cost: ~$61 (ALL IN)Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 4PPL- BRAISED OXTAIL GRATIN - crispy cheddar polenta 🐮🧀🌾
- SEARED SCALLOPS - curry, grilled squid coconut rice, papaya salad (PICTURED) 🦑🦪🥘🥥🍚🥗
- PERI PERI CHICKEN - buttermilk ranch, celery root & caraflex cabbage slaw 🐔🥬
- GRILLED LAMB - curried lentils, crispy rice, pita 🐑🫘🍚🫓
OPTIONAL
- ROASTED SUNCHOKES - maitakes, dates, cheddar, pine nuts 🍄🫚🧀🌰
~A La Cuisine
6 attendees![1NIGHT ONLY! Texas Table w/ 3 JBF Recognized Chefs 🐮🥩 @ JBF 🍽️ [PREPAID]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/7/6/3/highres_532805987.jpeg)
1NIGHT ONLY! Texas Table w/ 3 JBF Recognized Chefs 🐮🥩 @ JBF 🍽️ [PREPAID]
Platform by JBF, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, USOnly LIMITED seats! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo @i8NYC $223/pp to be moved over to 'Going'. Feel free to bring +1 guest. 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! An Innovative Tex-Mex Celebration. Save on the trip to/from Texas! ✈️
Three of Texas’s most acclaimed chefs, Ana Liz Pulido of Ana Liz Taqueria, Ernest Servantes of Burnt Bean Co., and Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast will unite for a one-night-only dining experience rooted in heritage and craftsmanship. A James Beard Award winner® for Best Chef: Texas, Chef Pulido brings the spirit of the Rio Grande Valley to the table with cooking that honors the region’s culinary traditions. A James Beard Award semifinalist® and pitmaster behind Texas Monthly’s top barbecue joint, Chef Servantes’ skills go far beyond slow-smoked meats, blending chef-driven creativity with small town soul. A James Beard Award winner® for Best Chef: Texas, Chef Bille delivers bold, inventive dishes shaped by his Mexican-American heritage and thoughtful technique.
Hosted by Travel Texas, the evening will feature an elevated Tex-Mex menu that highlights regional ingredients and time-honored methods while pushing beyond the expected.
MICHELIN BIB (BURNT BEAN CO)
4.5/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on GoogleMICHELIN BIB (BELLY OF THE BEAST)
4.6/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google4.2/5 on Yelp & Google (ANA LIZ TAQUERIA)
Cost: $223 (ALL IN)
[VIPS] $201Menu: (based on avail)
HORS D’OEUVRES- Mini Nori-Crusted Tuna Tostada with Avocado, Napa Cabbage, Uni Emulsion, Peanut Salsa Macha, and Scallions
- Sopa de Suadero > Corn Gordita with Puerco Beans, Suadero Beef, Purple Cabbage, Radish, and Avocado Sauce
- Pastrami de Cachete > Beef Cheek Pastrami with Crema Brava, Pickled Okra, Pickled Onions, and Micro-Cilantro
DINNER
- Gulf Shrimp with Strawberry Aguachile, Cucumber, Red Onion, and Avocado
- Tamal Norteño Rajas con Queso > White Corn Tamal with Poblano, Oaxaca Cheese, Sweet Corn Béchamel, Red Molcajete Sauce, and Cotija Cheese in Totomoxtle Leaf
- El Cazador > South Texas Smoked Lamb Ribs with Papas Doradas and Mole Rojo
DESSERT
- Fresas con Crema > Strawberries with Cream Eton Mess
Please arrive with an open mind and palate
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
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