Now that February is blessedly dead and buried forever (forever=11 months in this case), it's safe to break free from the space-heated fort you built out of Lean Cuisine boxes in your apartment. Remember, brave winter soldiers, that there is food out there, and you are not required to microwave it. Here's where to eat this week:
On Monday, All'onda in Greenwich Village will throw a guest chef dinner, hosting Chef Koji Hagihara of Hakata Tonton for a Japanese-meets-Venetian feast. Dishes include Berkshire Pork Chashu Ramen, shellfish ravioli and Okinawa-style ramen bolognese, and each course will be paired with sake. The dinner runs $115, and seatings are available at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; you can purchase your ticket online.
Also on Monday, East Village Basque eatery Huertas hosts its first "Pintxos Takeover" feast, ceding the menu to Nom Wah Tea Parlor chef Wilson Tang and Fung Tu's Jonathan Wu. Special pintxos include pork sui mai and shrimp wrapped in tofu skin; and pemaquid oysters with mala vinegar, red cabbage and apple and sweet breads manchurri. Dim sum will be served a la carte, and seating is walk-in only; service begins at 5:30 p.m.
Head to the Museum of the City of New York in East Harlem on Thursday for a talk focusing on Jewish comfort food. Mile End Deli founder Noah Bermanoff, The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook translator/adapter Eve Jochnowitz, Knish: In Search of the Jewish Soul Food author Laura Silver and Russ & Daughters chronicler Mark Russ Federman will be on hand to discuss how Jewish New York institutions like Yonah Schimmel's and Zabar's have helped shaped the city's modern culinary scene. Julia Moskin of the NY Times serves as moderator. The event costs $16; you can purchase a ticket online.
