We squeezed in an evening at Taste of the Upper West Side Saturday, May 19. Despite having lived in Manhattan for more than 25 years, we’d never been to this event which took place under a huge tent and featured more than 80 restaurants, wines, and cocktail bars split between two nights.  Palm Bay and Taub Family Co. supplied the numerous wine tables, and we tasted several cocktails from local UWS watering holes.

Serving up Carmine’s meatballs.

The night we attended, Chef-Restaurateur John Fraser (The Nix, Narcissa and The Loyal) was the evening’s honoree, and Jacques Torres was signing his book, “Dessert Circus” which was free for American Airlines Mastercard holders. So glad I brought my card!  The evening was presented by the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District to support neighborhood improvement and beautification.

Chef Bill Peet, Tavern on the Green

 

Fabulous Melanie With Chef John Fraser, the evening’s Honoree

 

Stunning bread from Orwasher’s

 

A special thank you to Linda Alexander, Alexander Marketing Corp., for arranging our press tickets. Congratulations on a fabulous event!