Tasting Table kitchen

If you are looking for a cozy, yet still classy, place to throw an event (like a holiday party), this is a fantastic venue! I felt like I was in someone’s trendy open kitchen studio.
As for the food, a good rule of thumb is to never say no to anything you are offered because everything is DELICIOUS. I tried the mini lobster roll, charred octopus, beet tartar with uni on bread, steak, gnocchi with fennel sauce, and an endless platter of cheeses and cured meats. Everything was served hor d’oeuvres style, so you can eat a lot without feeling bad!
The only reason why I can’t bring myself to give this a 5-​star is because the place was a bit cramped (there were around 40 – 50 of us), so when I stood on certain sides of the room, the waiters never came around to me with the food. Shucks, I was only able to get one lobster roll last night. Before I knew it, I was being offered chocolate cake, but I was definitely not ready for dessert yet.

Went to a party here promoting Hangar 1 vodka and had a great time!
Upon arrival, we were greeted with a cocktail! There were also 2 open bars with delicious drinks. In the back, multiple chefs were preparing food for the event. I personally love watching chefs cook! There was a long table with a bread/​cheese/​fruit plate, lamb dish, quinoa dish, green beans and deviled eggs. Waiters floated around with more samples such as fluke, some shot with truffles and strawberry shortcake. The venue has brick walls and a great setup. The atmosphere was great and the crowd was good looking and friendly. We even got a goody bag with a handpainted vodka bottle and cookies!

I was here for a holiday theme event, no make that two holiday theme events in the same day. It was a pleasure to sample all this amazing good. Event was by Stella Artois, first it was a jazz brunch and there was fried chicken with some honey for extra flavor, salmon salad, eggs, bread and cheese. The waitstaff was excellent and the male bartender pouring the Stella beer or cidre was the man. He recognize me when I came back maybe 2 hours later for second event Selfies with Santa. That particular event featured more cookies and dessert but also Alot of salad, fruit, cold cuts and the best thing to taste Braised chicken, but it didn’t even taste like chicken it was in a wine sauce and cooked to perfection. I did enjoy the beer and cidre cocktails again and somehow fit the other food in my belly. It was an amazing place, saw 1 or two other Unilocalers there excluding my plus one but it really made my day to check this place.

I went to a holiday event here about a week ago and was not disappointed. I was hearing a lot of great things about the food which were all true.
Food: There was a variety of hors d’oeuvres including different cheeses, salami, prosciutto, foie gras, mixed green salad and braised lamb (which i literally had about 3 plates of). I don’t have one bad thing to say about the food. I came with my friend who is a vegetarian and she had plenty of options to eat as well. The food was also there the entire night (which is great because sometimes events switch to dessert only after about an hour or so.)
Drinks: They had two options of specialty drinks both which contained Stella Artois (the event is sponsored by them). I don’t drink beer so I requested not to have Stella and the bartender happily made my own customized drink. They also had a variety of beers, hard cider & a couple spirits to mix in with juice. The specialty drinks were good! I ended up having 3 drinks and did not get drunk as the drinks were not too strong.
Service: The waiters were great. They were constantly coming around and taking empty plates/​glasses. They were very friendly and nice to chat with. The bar service took a while, which is the only negative about this place. It was crowded and to get a drink took about 20 mins because it took a while to get a custom drink.
Overall: This place was fun. There was a variety of Christmas activities (DIY cookies, selfies w/​elfies, etc) and it was a very chill atmosphere. I would definitely come here again for an event!

Was lucky enough to be brought here by a friend who won an invite to a gamebird tasting. Food was fantastic. The space is comfy although they could use a few more seats. It would be a great place for a private event.
I’m not going to complain about a free event but I have two comments:
1. The event was brought to us by Stella Artois and the only beverages available were Stella and their Cidre (pronounced «Cidray»). Would have loved a glass of wine…
2. The deserts took way too long to come out and we ended up leaving before they came out.
Pro-​tip: you don’t have to show up right at the start time. They kept bring out the mains and apps throughout the evening.

If you are lucky enough to get invited to an event at this place please go (or send me in your place).
I’ve been here for tasting table guest chef appearances (Michael White, Dominique Crenn & April Bloomfield). All of them had amazing food and really inventive drinks.
The service is impeccable – from passed canapes to the sit down dinner the servers and bartenders are always friendly. The location is also pretty cool. It feels like you’re having an intimate dinner with friends and family in an apartment with an open kitchen.
Tasting Table, Thank you for all you do! Please never stop having these events :)

Hot diggity. If you’re lucky enough to score an invite to one of Tasting Table’s amazing events here, DO NOT FLAKE OUT. Since this was a completely free event, I went in with no expectations and left with my mind blown.
The selection of plates was unique, creative, and most importantly, well executed! I sampled farro with grilled zucchini, salmon salad, and roasted beets with haricot verts, caramelized pecans, and ricotta — all of which were great summer dishes. In addition, the wait staff brought out a nice rotation of yummy little bites — my two favs were the crisp mini potato pancakes with crème fraîche and deviled quail egg! All of the food was replenished quickly and consistently and nobody was kept waiting, which I have never seen before at a free event.
The drinks were also delicious and inventive — there were specialty cocktails that definitely took some expertise from the bartender to make. I was surprised at how quickly she made them, all while keeping the quality high (read: strong and tasty) and patiently explaining what went into them.
As an added bonus, everyone was super friendly and the space was airy — Tasting Table did a great job organizing by ensuring it wasn’t overcrowded and that there were enough standing tables for everyone to chow down at. I can’t wait for the next one :)

This was a wonderful experience. I was invited to this spot by my friend, Jane, who apparently got listed from twitter! She had mentioned that it was a happy hour, so I unknowingly showed up expecting drinks, but it was so much more. In this event, they used an entire pig for a nose to tail experience — Hors d’oeuvres of slivers of pig head, bacon on crisps, pork stew over polenta, sliced crispy pork and salad– all wonderful. I paired everything with a cider, that was amazingly refreshing and brought the flavors out even more. Honestly, one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had.

I worked an event the other day with a celebrity chef appearance and it looked smelled amazing … I can not wait to have the chance to try an exlusive wine and food tasting here like the event I was at… who has $ 300 bucks to take me. I’m really nice and a great date!

I’ve attended a few events at the Tasting Table kitchen and every single one has been an absolute delight! This second level space is one I’d walked past a zillion times in my NYC commute and until recently did I ever know this place existed. At the Tasting Table kitchen the staff is always on point, the space is always impeccably decorated to fit the theme and the flavor and presentation of the food and cocktails never disappoints. The menu is always elevated and delicious, from the appetizers in the beginning, to their sweets at the end of the night.
One of the greatest parts about this space is that it leaves the kitchen exposed that you can see great chefs at work throughout the night. You’re invited to view the dishes of the evening and really get a chance to see the inner workings of a kitchen. It’s a great place to bring all Foodies and also a perfect place to bring a romantic date!

Came here recently with my best friend from HS for one of Tasting Table’s super-​exclusive tasting events and was pleasantly surprised! Their venue gives off an air of being very warm, cozy, welcoming and almost resembles a really beautiful NYC (LARGE) open apartment.
Let’s just say that Tasting Table certainly knows how to put on a spread! For cocktails they served red wine, white wine and two delicious summery-​inspired cocktail punches.
First off was a delicious fruity and rum-​filled Planter’s Punch that was the stronger one of the two but dangerously smooth (I mean this in a completely positive manner!) and the second was a vodka-​infused lemon punch whose ingredients are unbeknownst to me. I kept going between the Planter’s Punch and white wine throughout the night.
Their buffet spread included really AMAZING, tender miniature ribs where the meat literally fell off the bone and was seasoned just right and served with a delicious Greek-​yogurt based sauce.
There was also a variety of soft and hard cheeses, my favorite among them being the soft and fantastically presented burrata (a fresh Italian cheese, made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella while the inside contains both mozzarella and cream — if you’ve never had it then go find some because this stuff is sincerely life-​changing!).
The wait staff also kept a really great rotation of amazing hors d’œuvre coming out at almost lightning speeds but never sacrificing quality. Hors d’œuvre included small toasts garnished with a savory combination of pulled pork and duck, lightly fried (or perhaps baked in breadcrumb) polenta balls (which I was absolutely ADDICTED to!), fried & battered southern sea bass served with a lime aioli (I was also addicted to this, so good!!) and some vegetarian offerings as well that I never really made much attention to with all the other delicious options on hand…
I was my best friend’s plus one and super happy to be there as the folks who work and represent Tasting Table pretty much chatted with us all night and were super friendly and informative without being overbearing or sale-​sy. I really had a fantastic time and hope I get to attend another one of their events soon!

For my first trip to the Tasting Table Kitchen, my wife and I attended an event featuring Richard Blais and the release of his new cookbook.
I would agree with Joanne B’s description of the venue: warm, inviting, like a «cozy downtown apartment». It was like visiting one of my more well-​heeled buddies for a dinner amongst friends. There was a nice mix of standing tables, plush couches, and communal dining table space for diners to enjoy the food, and the layout was comfortable and easy to navigate. What I also appreciated was how the event showed restraint in keeping the numbers to a comfortable size, so as to allow those who were there to be comfortable and never feel crowded.
And of course, the food was amazing, and the bartenders ever so personable and efficient. The space was a pleasure and the execution of the event was excellent, I’d be excited to come back to the Tasting Table Kitchen for another event.

Attended a special chef’s table dinner prepared by Max and Eli Sussman at Tasting Table’s Test Kitchen and Dining Room.
This beautiful venue in Soho reminded me of a warm and cozy downtown apartment. Railroad layout, brick walls, sexy dark couches, ambient lighting and a massive professional kitchen in the back.
The event featured a cocktail hour offering several handcrafted mixed drinks and servers with and assortment of delicious finger food. Dinner, seated at a long communal table of about 30 people, was multi-​course and featured Italian wine pairings.
Food was very good. Service was very friendly and top notch. The conversation was excellent, sharing food preparation stories with like minded guests. This is definitely a great spot to visit if you happen to catch an invitation to one of their events. Could be a great date spot for foodies as well.
Oh and the bathroom features a full bathtub and shower. I am surely ready to move in.

They really know how to put on an event!