Enjoy Free Music on the Upper West Side

There’s always some great free music to enjoy on the Upper West Side… here’s a few options for free music this week.  First, Target Free Thursdays at David Rubenstein Atrium continues tomorrow with Hector Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Quartet.  Come to the atrium (Broadway between 62nd and 63rd) to tango to this acclaimed Argentine bandoneónist [...]

This Week’s Wine Events on the UWS

Wine lover?  There are plenty of events on the Upper West Side this week offering great wine.  First, the American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West at 79th) is putting on an interesting wine event on Wednesday as part of their “Global Kitchen” series.  “Wines With Ancient Lineage” brings in expert Mollie Battenhouse, sommelier [...]

Starting Next Week: Jazz Legend Winter Series at Whole Foods

The new Whole Foods Market in Columbus Square (Columbus near 97th) has been offering a plethora of free events and specials since its opening, with the store working hard to connect with its community.  One such offering, the Jazz Legend Series, brings the heritage of the neighborhood to Whole Foods by honor the great musicians [...]

Tuesdays in January: Whole Foods Health Tours

Whole Foods Market Columbus Square (Columbus near 97th) is holding a great free tour each Tuesday this month.  Come to the store for a “Health Starts Here” tour and tasting, an insightful series that will give you tips on living and eating natural, nutritious, and nourishing meals.  From Gluten free diets to alternative sweeteners, Ali, [...]

Symphony Space Membership Discount at Whole Foods

Are you a Symphony Space member?  Then take advantage of a new discount… receive free delivery on purchases of $150 or more at the Columbus Square Whole Foods Market (Columbus near 97th).  Membership at Symphony Space starts at only $40 for the year, and offers many benefits, from 15% off at Symphony Space’s bar/lounge UnWINEd [...]

Meet Tyler Florence at Whole Foods Today

Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods Market (Columbus near 97th) today to meet chef and author Tyler Florence.  Inspired by his three children and passion for food, Tyler Florence recently launched Sprout Organic Baby Food.  Bring your little ones for a tasting of the baby food.  In addition, a donation to Goddard Riverside Community [...]

Free Cooking Demos at Whole Foods Markets on Friday

Come to a New York City Whole Foods Market on Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, when City Harvest volunteer chefs will provide simultaneous free cooking demonstrations as a part of City Harvest’s Nutrition Education program.  The program helps provide tools to low-income individuals, families, and communities to help them prevent and manage diet-related [...]

Shmaltz Brewing Company Tastings Tonight

Shmaltz Brewing Company, the San Fransisco-based brewer with a fun approach to beer naming and a fast-growing following (especially among the Jewish community), will be offering tastings throughout the Upper West Side this evening.  If you are near the Food Emporium on Broadway between 89th and 90th this afternoon, stop by to sample He’Brew Genesis, [...]

Turkey Tasting and Carving Techniques at Whole Foods

Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods (Columbus at 97th) tomorrow for a free event to help you prepare for Thanksgiving.  Get a taste of free range turkeys (raised on Jaindl Farms in nearby Pennsylvania) while picking up a few tips on how to carve the turkey to perfection.  While you’re there, Whole Foods will [...]

Hands-On Dumpling Workshop at Whole Foods

Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods Market (808 Columbus, near 97th) this afternoon for a great workshop.  The co-author of The Dumpling: A Seasonal Guide, Wai Hon Chu, will conduct a 45-minute workshop on how to prepare a simple vegetarian filling and and different dumpling folding techniques. Leave with half a dozen dumplings and [...]