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Thanksgiving dinner at Cucina 8 1/2

5:00 PM pre-dinner drinks
(not included in price)
6:00 PM dinner

$149 prix fixe includes
3 courses, 1 glass of wine, tax & tip
price increases to $159 after Nov 21

Formerly known as Brasserie 8½, Cucina 8½ offers an elevated dining experience with refined rustic Italian cuisine. Located at the iconic Solow building in the heart of Midtown, their menu features a variety of dishes inspired by New York & Italian ingredients and culinary traditions, featuring homemade pasta and focaccia. This 3 course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving menu was curated by Executive Chef Mike Aiello, and features not only a traditional turkey entrée, but also sirloin steak, two fish options, and two vegetarian options.

MENU (vegetarian friendly)

Wine (one glass, choice of):

• Montepulciano (red)
• Sauvignon Blanc (white)

Instalata / Crudo (choice of):

• Insalata di Castlfranco – radicchio, gorgonzola dolce, roasted pears, sherry vinaigrette
• Insalata Verde – romaine, aged ricotta, marcona almonds
• Butternut Squash Bisque
• Ricotta Gnudi – fall spice beurre blanc
• Tuna Tartare
• Beef Carpaccio – caper aioli, arugula, sourdough crisp, pecorino romano

Entrées (choice of):

• Rigatoni Pomodoro – san marzano tomatoes, basil
• Spaghetti Al Limone – parmesan reggiano
• Ricotta Ravioli – butternut squash, roasted pecans, sage crumble
• Branzino Filet – butter poached radishes, citrus salmoriglio
• Grilled Faroe Island Salmon
• Dry Aged 16 Oz Sirlion – potato galette, roasted carrots, veal demi-glace
• Chicken Parmesan – san marzano tomatoes, house-made mozzarella
• Herb Roasted Turkey – sausage and chestnut stuffing, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, cranberry

Dessert:

• Chef’s selection of Thanksgiving desserts

* Consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish or eggs increases the risk of foodborne illness

Refund Policy: Sometimes plans unexpectedly change, which we understand. However, restaurants do impose deposit and guarantee requirements when we plan our events, so we have the following generous refund policy (certain events may have different refund policies):

If you cancel:

• 7 days (or more) before a dinner, you may cancel for a full refund or credit, less a $5 cancellation fee
• 4-6 days before a dinner, you will receive a credit toward a future event, less a $10 change fee
• 0-3 days before a dinner (or if you do not show up), no refund or credit

If a dinner or an event is canceled by The Single Gourmet, you will receive a full refund or credit toward a future purchase with no cancellation or change fee.

Ticketed events (tours, shows, and ANY non-dinner event) are non-refundable within 7 days of the event.

Annual membership fees are non-refundable.

Shun Lee West (Chinese)

(between Columbus Ave & Central Park West)

6:00 PM drinks, 7:00 PM dinner
Note: the date and time have changed

$124 prix fixe includes
3 courses, glass of wine,
unlimited green tea, tax & tip

41 years ago on May 14, 1982, the first dinner for The Single Gourmet was held at Shun Lee West, and over the decades they have continued to deliver for us. Our menu is the best of the best with multiple choices such as prawns in a light soy sauce, Beijing duck, Szechuan sliced pork, and much more. Zagat describes Shun Lee West as an “exemplar of upscale dining, fancy Chinese food dispatched by a top team in an exotic, space.” There’s a reason why it’s been a neighborhood cornerstone since the 1980s and why we dine here at least once a year.

MENU

Appetizers:

• Prawns & scallops with ginger & scallions
• Chicken soong in lettuce wrap
• Szechuan boiled wontons

Entrées:

• Beijing duck
• Hand made lo mein
• Vegetable fried rice
• Szechuan sliced pork
• Prawns with vegetables
• Hunan baby eggplant
• Beef with sugar snaps
• Szechuan 3-pepper chicken

Desserts (choice of):

• Seasonal Fresh Fruits
• Tiramisu

* Consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish or eggs increases the risk of foodborne illness

Refund Policy: Sometimes plans unexpectedly change, which we understand. However, restaurants do impose deposit and guarantee requirements when we plan our events, so we have the following generous refund policy (certain events may have different refund policies):

If you cancel:

• 7 days (or more) before a dinner, you may cancel for a full refund or credit, less a $5 cancellation fee
• 4-6 days before a dinner, you will receive a credit toward a future event, less a $10 change fee
• 0-3 days before a dinner (or if you do not show up), no refund or credit

If a dinner or an event is canceled by The Single Gourmet, you will receive a full refund or credit toward a future purchase with no cancellation or change fee.

Ticketed events (tours, shows, and ANY non-dinner event) are non-refundable within 7 days of the event.

Annual membership fees are non-refundable.

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Land of Plenty (Chinese New Year feast)

5:30 PM pre-dinner drinks, 6:30 PM dinner

$89 prix fixe includes
4 courses, 2 glasses of wine
unlimited green tea, tax & tip

Gong Hey Fat Choy! (That’s “Happy New Year!” in Chinese.) Come celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with us at an old favorite restaurant of the group. If you were born in 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, or 1999, your Chinese zodiac animal is the rabbit. People born in a year of the Rabbit are called “Rabbits” and are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious. The sign of Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture, and 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.

Land of Plenty is Michelin Guide recommended and listed as the inspector’s favorite: “Why do they call it Land of Plenty? Perhaps it’s the abundant flavors amongst the plentiful reasons. And although the focus here is definitely the food, this fiery haven feels more elegant than the other Szechuan spots in midtown. Tucked into a sleek, subterranean space, the décor features marble floors and mosaic-tile walls. A professional service staff helps further set the tone.” We will have a huge Chinese feast with a wide range and variety of different foods. Come hungry. This was a favorite restaurant of our founder Art Fischer who noted that if the restaurant is full of Asians, this means that it has to be a great and authentic restaurant. 

MENU:

Soup (individual choice of):

• Vegetable hot & sour
• Sweet corn egg drop
• Wonton

Appetizers (shared/family style):

• Edamame
• Crispy veggie spring rolls
• Steamed crystal shrimp dumplings

Entrees (shared/family style):

• 10-ingredient fried rice
• Vegetable lo mein
• Vegetable Trio with Spicy Garlic Sauce (String Beans, Snow Pea Pods, Eggplant)
• Shredded smoked duck with ginger & scallion
• Braised Beef Fillets with Napa Cabbage & Roasted Chili
• Braised Pork Belly with Chestnuts
• Prawn w. spicy garlic sauce

Dessert:

• Ice cream

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[SOLD OUT] Peking Duck House (Christmas dinner)

3:00 PM drinks, 4:00 PM dinner

$139 prix fixe 4-course menu includes
Chinese feast
glass of wine
unlimited green tea

Chinese restaurants are always a popular night for our group and this year by popular demand we will go to this midtown gem for Christmas dinner, where Peking Duck is always on the menu. Our family style meal will be a feast that will be sure to fill you up. Zagat rated 23, “with its juicy meat and savory, crispy skin, the signature Peking duck carved tableside is a real treat at these old-fashioned Chinese spots.”

This dinner is limited to 20 people.

All menus are subject to change due to restaurant supply.

MENU (appetizers and entrees served family style)

1 glass of wine or beer, unlimited Chinese green tea

Hot Appetizer:

• Barbecued Beef
• Fried Pork Dumplings
• Ribs w. Honey

Soup:

• Chicken Corn Soup (individual servings)

Entrees:

• Peking Duck
• Szechuan Prawns
• Paradise Beef (Filet Mignon)
• Fish Filet w. Pine Nuts
• Sliced Chicken w. Orange Flavor
• Chinese Broccoli w. Oyster Sauce
• Yang Chow Fried Rice

Dessert:

• Ice Cream & Fruits

Special Refund Policy for this dinner

If you cancel:

• before December 20, full refund, less a $5 cancellation fee.
• on or after December 20 (or if you do not show up): no refund or credit.

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Land of Plenty (Chinese)

(between 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave)

5:30 PM optional drinks, 6:30 PM dinner

$78 prix fixe includes
4 courses
glass of wine
unlimited green tea during meal
tax & tip
$88 if payment is made after Mon, Sept 20
+$10 supplement for guests

Land of Plenty is Michelin Guide recommended and listed as the inspector’s favorite: “Why do they call it Land of Plenty? Perhaps it’s the abundant flavors amongst the plentiful reasons. And although the focus here is definitely the food, this fiery haven feels more elegant than the other Szechuan spots in midtown. Tucked into a sleek, subterranean space, the décor features marble floors and mosaic-tile walls. A professional service staff helps further set the tone.” We will have a huge Chinese feast with a wide range and variety of different foods. Come hungry. This was a favorite restaurant of our founder Art Fischer who noted that if the restaurant is full of Asians, this means that it has to be a great and authentic restaurant.

MENU (vegetarian friendly)

Soup (choice of):

• Vegetable hot & sour
• Sweet corn egg drop
• Wonton

Appetizers (shared/family style):

• Edamame
• Crispy veggie spring rolls
• Steamed crystal shrimp dumplings

Entrées (shared/family style):

Desserts (choice of):

* Consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish or eggs increases the risk of foodborne illness

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Land of Plenty: SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT

$79 prix fixe: 3 courses, glass of wine, unlimited green tea, tax & tip 
$89 for non-members or if RSVP is made after Wed, Jan 22

Come celebrate the Year of the Rat this week with us at an old favorite restaurant of the group. If you were born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, your Chinese zodiac animal is the rat, the first of all Chinese zodiac animals. If you were born in the year of the Rat, don’t take it as an insult — in Chinese culture, rats are seen as a sign of wealth and surplus. Because of their reproduction rate, married couples also prayed to them for children. In terms of the Chinese Yin and Yang theory, a Rat is Yang.

Land of Plenty is Michelin Guide recommended and listed as the inspector’s favorite: “Why do they call it Land of Plenty? Perhaps it’s the abundant flavors amongst the plentiful reasons. And although the focus here is definitely the food, this fiery haven feels more elegant than the other Szechuan spots in midtown. Tucked into a sleek, subterranean space, the décor features marble floors and mosaic-tile walls. A professional service staff helps further set the tone.” We will have a huge Chinese feast with a wide range and variety of different foods. Come hungry. This was a favorite restaurant of our founder Art Fischer who noted that if the restaurant is full of Asians, this means that it has to be a great and authentic restaurant. Gong Hey Fat Choy! (That’s “Happy New Year!” in Chinese.)

Note: Consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish or eggs increases the risk of foodborne illness.

Refund Policy: Sometimes plans unexpectedly change, which we understand. However, restaurants do impose deposit and guarantee requirements when we plan our events, so we have the following generous refund policy (certain events may have different refund policies):

If you cancel:

• 7 days (or more) before a dinner, you may cancel for a full refund or credit, less a $5 cancellation fee
• 4-6 days before a dinner, you will receive a credit toward a future event, less a $10 change fee
• 0-3 days before a dinner (or if you do not show up), no refund or credit

If a dinner or an event is canceled by The Single Gourmet, you will receive a full refund or credit toward a future purchase with no cancellation or change fee.

Ticketed events (tours, shows, and ANY non-dinner event) are non-refundable within 7 days of the event.

Annual membership fees are non-refundable.

Members of The Single Gourmet: if you are not able to purchase a member ticket, please log in to the website. If you need assistance logging in, please contact us.

CANCELLED – Red Peony (Chinese)

Shun Lee West (Chinese feat. soft shell crab)

[RESCHEDULED] Shun Lee West (Chinese)

Shun Lee West (Chinese) featuring soft-shell crab and Beijing Duck 43 W 65 Street (between CPW and Columbus Ave)

RESCHEDULED

$89 prix fixe includes

4 course feast glass of wine, tea, tax & tip +$10 supplement for non-members and guests

36 years ago in May the first ever dinner for The Single Gourmet was held at Shun Lee West and Michael Tong has continued to deliver for us. Usually it’s where we go for our anniversary, but this year it was held at a different restaurant. Lots of people attended, but lots of people also told me how much they like and missed Shun Lee West, and I figured we’d go in August.

Our menu is the best of the best with multiple choices such as soft shell crab, prawns in a light soy sauce, Beijing duck, Szechuan sliced pork, and much more. Zagat describes Shun Lee West as an “exemplar of upscale dining, fancy Chinese food dispatched by a top team in an exotic, space.” There’s a reason why it’s been a neighborhood cornerstone since the 1980s and why we dine here at least once a year.

MENU:

• Soft shell crab with ginger & scallions
• Chicken soong in lettuce wrap
• Szechuan boiled wontons

• Beijing duck

• Szechuan sliced pork
• Prawns with vegetables
• Hunan baby eggplant
• Vegetable fried rice

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Peking Duck House: The Single Gourmet anniversary!

Peking Duck House (gourmet Chinese) The Single Gourmet 37th Anniversary! 236 E 53rd St (between 2nd & 3rd Ave ) Tuesday, May 14 5:30 PM optional drinks 6:30 PM dinner $89 prix fixe includes Chinese feast, glass of wine, tea or soda with dinner, tax & tip $99 if payment is received after Sat, May 11 +$10 supplement for non-members and guests

Usually The Single Gourmet goes to Shun Lee West for its anniversary, but I decided that this year (and perhaps from now on) we will go to this midtown gem. Chinese restaurants are always a popular night for our group and Peking Duck is always on the menu at this restaurant. Our family style meal will be a feast that will be sure to fill you up. Zagat rated 23, “with its juicy meat and savory, crispy skin, the signature Peking duck carved tableside is a real treat at these old-fashioned Chinese spots.” Our meal includes: spring rolls & bbq beef for appetizers, hot & sour or house special duck soup, Peking Duck (of course!), sauteed prawns with ginger & scallion, General Tso’s chicken, sliced beef with orange flavor, scallops with garlic sauce, crispy string beans with minced pork, yang chow fried rice, ice cream and fruits.

All menus are subject to change due to restaurant supply.

Refund Policy: Due to restaurant deposit and guarantee requirements, our refund policy on restaurant events is very firm:

• 7 days (or more) before an event: you may cancel for a full refund, less a $5 cancellation fee.
• 4-6 days before an event: you will receive a credit toward a future event, valid for up to 6 months, less a $10 rescheduling fee.
• 0-3 days before an event (or if you do not show up): no refund or credit.

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