Tasting Collective Blog

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

Modern Chinese Dinner Event

Fung Tu in New York

What did we think of Fung Tu, you ask? Well, before we get to the food, it should be recognized that Chef Jonathan Wu deserves a TV show ASAP! This man is a walking encyclopedia of culinary knowledge, and he graciously shared incredibly interesting stories with us all night night. We found it par...

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Thai Seafood Dinner Event

Fish Cheeks in New York

We had a feeling this event would be a good one, as Fish Cheeks has been the talk of the town lately and Thai cuisine is a perfect match for the type of dining experience we aim to create at our events. Well, Chef Chat Suansilphong did not disappoint! The food was bursting with flavor and spice, ...

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Japanese/Jewish Fusion Dinner Event

Shalom Japan in New York

Our second visit to Shalom Japan was a pleasant reminder of just how unique this place is. It had been over a year since our first event at the restaurant, and we had totally forgotten what Jewish/Japanese food tastes like. While we did find several of the courses to be a bit too confusing for ou...

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Authentic Caribbean Dinner Event

Miss Lily's 7A in New York

To put it simply, this event had it all. The atmosphere was electric, the food was delicious, and Chef Andre Fowles was full of stories! As soon as we walked into the restaurant, we were hit with a warm breeze reminiscent of a Jamaican beach. The Caribbean vibes continued for the next 2+ hours, a...

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