Archives for October 2019
Pastrami on Rye 2019
Food Karma Projects presents Pastrami on Rye, a featured event of New York’s Third Annual Rye Week! On October 16th, join us to sample the world of rye with rye whiskey, farm beers, breads, and more! Plus, as the producers of Pig Island and Brisket King NYC, when we think rye, we think pastrami!
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Don’t Miss These Rye Week Recipes: The Anarchist & Kings of Manhattan
Originally Published by Leisurely
If you haven’t secured an invitation to Rye Week’s Pastrami on Rye, no amount of pumpkin creamed anythings is going to make up for the fact you’re missing out on the chance to drink a bit of New York State history in a glass. While it’s fun to put a modern spin on Fall’s best beverages, Pastrami on Rye is about reminding people of a time when people’s tastebuds weren’t determined by what they saw on Instagram. That time was pre-prohibition, when rye was the grain of choice for New Yorkers and pretty much any settlers who were living in the colonies that time. From flour to beer to whiskey, rye was everywhere, but
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A Catcher of the Rye: Why Jimmy Carbone Wants to Eat Pastrami with You
Originally Published by Leisurely
If Martin Scorsese ever made a movie that focused on the real people that make up New York’s food empire, we’d like to think our friend Jimmy Carbone would inspire a character. If you’re a longtime supporter of meat and beer, or just new to the game, Jimmy’s name should immediately register a smile on your face. As the owner of Jimmy’s No. 43, a dearly departed East Village cavern that shaped New York City’s beer scene for decades to come, Jimmy’s passion for bringing people together was on full display. From cassoulet contests to comedy shows, I’m not even able to explain in words how absolutely cool and unique this place was. However, like a true New Yorker, Jimmy has side hustles, including serving as the founder of Food Karma NYC and host of Beer Sessions Radio on the Heritage Radio Network
We spoke to Jimmy about his newest event Pastrami on Rye taking place Wednesday October 16th during the Third Annual NY Rye Week, which runs from October 12-20th, 2019.
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Rye Week Featured Interview: Nicole Austin, General Manager and Distiller at Cascade Hollow Distilling Company
Food Karma’s Communications Director, Dylan Heuer, spoke with Nicole Austin about her decade long journey in the craft spirits industry – which has taken her around the country and abroad, led her to overcome legislative hurdles, and shaped a strong vision for the future of whiskey.
“The complexity of what makes a good whiskey…means that there is no perfect formula. Whiskey will always be a bit of a science and a bit of an art. And that’s where so much of the interest comes.”
Rye Week Featured Interview: Tom Potter, New York Distilling Company
In gearing up for the third annual New York Rye Week, Food Karma’s Communications Director, Dylan Heuer, spoke with Tom Potter, the co-founder of New York Distilling Company, about the history of distilling in NYC, his role in founding Empire Rye, and the growing momentum giving new life to this forgotten grain!
Photo by David Loaiza
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