February 4, 6:00 P.M. Demo and Dine: Oxtails and Cocktails with Chef Osei “Picky” Blackett

Celebrating the beloved dishes of Trinidad

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Osei Blackett, better known as Chef Picky, was born and raised in San Fernando on the island of Trinidad and spent his early days assisting his mother in the kitchen. Years later, he’s still connected to his roots and uses his culinary ventures to bring awareness of the flavors of Trinidad and Tobago within the United States. Join Chef Picky for an evening celebrating the traditional cuisine of his native island; the menu will focus on oxtail, the tender-stewed cut that sits at the center of Chef Picky’s vision of Trinbagonian/Caribbean cuisine. Guests will sip cocktails, taste a variety of dishes, and watch Chef Picky demonstrate how to make Braised Oxtail Callaloo.

General Admission: $95 

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MENU 

Plantain–Oxtail Accra > Sweet Plantain–Oxtail Fritter 

Braised Oxtail Callaloo with Taro Leaves, Oxtail, and Coconut Milk 

Oxtail Dirty Pelau > Rice with Pigeon Peas and Cumin  

Oxtail Ice Cream with Tamarind Caramel
Contains dairy 

Liquor generously donated by Julia Gin.

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