Tasting Collective Blog

Where we memorialize some of our past
tasting events with photos and recaps!

Globally-Inspired Dinner Series

Traif in New York

Members often ask us what our favorite restaurants are, and Traif is always on the list. Now some of you know why - 140 of you to be exact! The reason we find this restaurant to be so magical has to do with a lot more than the food, which is without a doubt incredible btw. It's about the atmosphe...

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Seafood-Centric Thai Dinner Event

Fish Cheeks in New York

This event just reinforced what we were pretty sure we already knew... Fish Cheeks is incredible! We were pretty blown away at our first event together a few months back but that was a brunch event and, naturally, we had to make sure that their genius translated to dinner. Well, it 100% did. Wow....

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Mid-Atlantic Roots Dinner Series

Delaware and Hudson in New York

We had a feeling this event series was going to be one for the ages, and based on the feedback we got from members, it lived up to the hype. Chef Patti Jackson showed us what a seasonal-inspired menu is all about with this one, as each course brilliantly incorporated all of the bright green veget...

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Filipino Test Kitchen Dinner Series

Maharlika in New York

This test kitchen series was a total blast! Co-owners Chef Miguel Trinidad and Nicole Poseca welcomed us with open arms and an incredible music playlist that made these events feel incredibly warm and comfortable. Chef Miguel and Nicole shared so many stories with us, but we particularly enjoyed ...

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Ode To Earth Day Dinner Series

Denizen in New York

We’re not gonna lie, this event was particularly nerve-racking for us, as it was our first time doing two seatings in one night - with the first seating at 5:30 and the second at 8pm. We’re pleased to report that there were no major catastrophes! It wasn’t perfect, as the time constraints made th...

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