Elite Event at Do or Dine

Oh goodness was this Elite event fun. I hadn’t actually made the connection between Do or Dine as a Unilocal Elite event place and the foie gras donut but thankfully someone mentioned it so I ended up staying for that after the event with my husband and Sarah B.
The event was one of my favorites. The staff was so nice and welcoming and the Pisco sour drink was great. The lamb was amazing… I love lamb and I love cumin. Seriously one of the most delicious bites of lamb I have had. And the roast suckling pig… wow. Melt in your mouth piggy goodness.
Sitting out on the back deck drinking and eating there was a perfect summer moment.

Mmm… I’m enjoying my new tangerine flavored Unilocalstick that I claimed at the event. I kind of wished it was Lamb Breast flavored though. That lamb haunts my dreams. It haunts me, I tell you! It’s that good! And with the abundance of food and drink that was available, I was as happy as a pig in sh! t. Hey, did I mention there was an entire pig that was served up? Apple in mouth and all!
Thank you to the wonder staff at Do or Dine. The always pleasant bartender/​waiter (Luke) who was mixing killer cocktails, the lovely waitress who came to our table armed with two bottles of prosecco (smart girl), the geniuses in the kitchen that churned out massive amounts of E666s and magical Lamb, and the 21^st Amendment rep who contributed a new gem to my growing beer coozie collection.
Can’t wait to do it again!
Thanks Peter D.

Proud to have attended the very first Unilocal Elite Event ever held in Bed-​Stuy, my old neighborhood. And what an event it was!
There were quite a few memorable moments:
— We were laying in bed, holding each other. Then she suddenly got up and switched off the light. She turned around, facing me in the dark, and started undressing. Slowly. Systematically. Tantalizingly. Her dark silhouette against the light coming from the window…
Wait a sec… Wrong memorable moment!
Ok, the memorable moments:
— A whole fucking pig roasted especially for the event, stuffing and all!!! That’s going to be hard to top.
— Julia cutting and serving said pig to everybody. And probably getting offered a job at Do or Dine on the spot.
— «Hotpants» Chris and Jacob making their first appearance.
— Phil looking rather sharp and professional in his jacket.
— The staff at Do or Dine, doing an amazing job in keeping food and drinks coming and coming and coming!
— Jamel telling a funny/​frightening story about his most memorable Unilocal event ever (seriously: ask him next time you see him).
— Whatever happened at the afterparty at Tip Top Bar is in a haze…
Thanks again to Peter D. and everybody at Unilocal and Do or Dine for a fantastic event!!!
When’s the next one, again???

The Good Eats:
Soy Octopus Babies face-​planted in a Deviled Egg
Endives with Peppercorn dressing
*Spiced Grilled Lamb
Whole Roasted Pig
Great cocktail as well — forgot what it was called, but that cucumber…
While it’s been a long time since I’ve gone to an Elite Event, I saw a few familiar faces like Ron C, Isabella W, and Helen H. And then you meet a lot of new people — Sarah, Polly, Anna, Lisa, Steve, newbies who Pete is probably gonna ride on because they’re gonna write a review for Do or Dine instead of «Elite Event at Do or Dine». (Guilty)
To Pete and the NYC Unilocal team, keep doing whatchu do.
To my old friends, you guys are Rock Stars.
To the new NYC/​Brooklyn Elite Unilocalers, hope to meet up again soon for some good eats.

Unilocalers are the nicest, friendliest people and the fact that I get rewarded this handsomely for my online ranting is totally sweet!
The place is like the set of a funny quirky hot wife/​skinny hipster guy couple-​runs-​a-​restaurant sitcom, and that’s a development idea I’m giving away free.
Awards for Most Interesting-​looking Deviled Eggs and Best Roast Suckling Pig ever. Can’t wait to come back and dive into the menu for real.
Shoutout to the awesome Unilocalers with reviews right below mine Althea A. and Sarah B. (and Tara L. too but she’s not right below me) you guys rock!

There was no way in hell an earthquake was going to keep my ass from showing up at this event. Besides, I live 2 blocks away so there was absolutely NO REASON not to show up.
Do or Dine recently opened and the few times I tried to go, they were either closed or had a line out the door. This was the perfect opportunity to try a few of their bites. The deviled eggs were like little devils with extra horns thrown in for good measure, courtesy of the squid on top. Creamy and oh so delish. The lettuce wedge was just ok, nothin’ special. The pig that came out was the highlight of the evening. It was apparently attacked and killed while carrying an apple in it’s mouth. It was yumm!
As for the drinks, I had a few of those black beers, which were going down way too smooth. I also had shot glass refills of the prosecco. THAT was so freakin’ delicious. PROSECCO HOW I LOVE THEE! I think I had wine thrown in as well… the night started to get fuzzy as the evening went on.
Overall, it was a fantastic night. I met some wonderful people and can’t wait until the NEXT Elite event! Thanks for throwing this event at Do or Dine, the much talked about new establishment in the BK.

Walking towards Do or Dine, I tell Kevin G. that «West Indian food? I want to go next time!» And then I see the big familiar all-​welcoming Unilocal banner outside… SWEET! :)
I walk in and all I see is purplish-​octopus sticking out of eggs… and without hesitation, I grab one and shove it in, whole and all the way in! :) Salty and soft and chewy ALL at the same time! There was some kind of vegetable with white sauce… I skipped on that, can’t afford the calories on the dressing, if you know what I mean! The lamb came and went fast… a tad bit to lamb-​y for me. The pork/​pig was pretty darn… good…it was like cavemen-​style, everyone was going nuts when it came out! Chef guy told me that basically de-​boned the pig, ground up the meat, mixed it with bacon and some cornmeal and what nots… stuffed it back in and roasted it! :) The skin was crispy and sinful… and totally worth it. I took a couple slices of the apple… baked to the texture of a pear.
Of the 3 drinks options available… I personally like the Pisco cucumber concoction the best! Then again, I’m somewhat biased. (Pisco bus in the 305 got me falling in love with Pisco!) I was told the IPA was pretty decent too… Coors light is just… college-​reminiscent! Ha!
My 2^nd BK Elite event… and Peter D. did an amazing job as always! Thank you for making it another great event!
Tip-​bits:
Peter D’s such a hardworking CM, he deserves to be earning tips for doubling up as a CM, waiter, host and photo-​op opportunity! :)

I would like to make a few shout-​outs:
— Octopuses (all of you). I didn’t know you had to in you to… you know, those eggs… =X
— Lamb. I thought you were pork at first, but you were juicy and fatty, so you’re forgiven.
— Pig. You were awesome. We didn’t waste a bite of you (tongue, leg, your knuckles were delicious). Your ears were a bit too crispy to digest though.
— Meaty Petey. Couldn’t have met Pig without you.
Oh yea, Unilocalers were there too.

Wow… what an incredible way to end a perfect summer by throwing us Unilocalers such an amazing event! Once again, thank you so much Peter for the invite.
Last night was a celebration for the slaughter of the first born. We were literally indulged with an incredible menu that started with baby octopus nestled in devils eggs. We then moved to tender baby lamb breast that was perfectly rendered in its own fat to only then to be surprised with a succulent roasted baby pig! Everyone was buzzing around the pig like it was a celebrity but then again I don’t blame them, the darn thing was beautiful.
But what made the event extra exciting was to meet so many fellow Unilocalers in one location. To be able to chill in one amazing spot in Brooklyn for a few hours with my fellow Unilocalers was indeed priceless. I was especially stoked when I was warmly greeted by Jando. I’m a huge fan of his writing and being able to finally meet him in person was a treat!
Everything was perfect from start to finish and now I know why Meaty Petey is called that, because he definitely lives up to his name!

Man, there were some fine looking Unilocalers out last night, let me tell you.
Apart from the hotness I have grown accustomed to: Susan, Kelly, Deanna, Lisa, Harmony, Franny, James, Margaret, Jamal, Jando, the Unilocal photo guy, Peter D.‘s gf, et al … there were so many unknown hotties! If only I’d been able to stay longer, I would’ve Unilocal-​friended each and every one of you. Hotties, don’t change your number.
Those pisco basil drinks were wicked good. I’m pretty sure I invited myself over that bartender’s house: your wife won’t mind, will she? I’ll bring baked goods.
The food was hard to eat, since I was way overdressed in dry clean only work clothes like a good automaton, but it looked summer bbq-​y and everyone seemed to enjoy it. The giant pig was a very interesting touch.
Loved the space; the white tiled walls made me think of Weather Up.
Thanks CMs for a great chance to catch up with some old friends, and oogle the eye candy of new-​to-​me Unilocalers.

Summer season is almost over and it was great to get on the list on one of the Unilocal Elite Events that has a outdoor space to hang out.
The Earthquake didn’t stop us. Coming From NYC (after transferring 3 trains) to see my Unilocalers was the only reason for me to come to BK!
A great welcome greeting by Jando (New Queens CM) was at the entrance checking everyone in!
Small Cozy place with a backyard (where everyone was PIGGING out).
A Selection of Hors d’œuvre with a small selection of beer and BYOB.
I made it on time to watch EVERYONE Molesting the roasted pig! Had a little piece of it and it was superb! Great taste and moist!
During the hour I had left I was able to catch up with everyone (The event was about 100 Unilocalers, small, but perfect for everyone to be able to have some space and chat with everyone around). I was really happy to See Joolie T. since I haven’t seen her since LAST Year!
Other Unilocalers: Lizz, Jenn, Lara, Albert, Phil, Andrew, Briana, Jamel, Ron, Mabel, Lisa, Isabella, Cassy, Cassandra, Jro, Matteo, Margaret, Brian, James, Deanna, Sarah, Lesie, (If i forgot you i’m sorry).
Thank you Do or Dine Staff for letting us try your selection of Meats (Will definitely come back for dining). And Peter D. along his BEAUTIFUL Girlfriend, Colleen (Sorry I was trying to come by and say HI and then you dissapeared) and Jando (Mi Amiguito) for a great event to end my summer.

Thank you Peter so much for inviting me to my first Elite Event!
Do or Dine is incredible! I will definitely be back. And only a short local bus ride from Bushwick to Bed-​Stuy! I can’t wait to try that duck & kiwi dish pictured… mmmmm.
It was really great seeing some Unilocal friends for the first time in person, especially Jordan W and Matteo R! And equally great seeing everyone I’ve met at prior events and anyone I met for the first time last night!
I must have missed out on the lamb, but no complaints here. I left that joint STUFFED on pig and those deviled-​octo-​eggs! I gobbled up a metric crap-​ton of those little buggers!
Anyway, great event; Unilocal is awesome; Next up — UYE: FiDi Edition! Thurs! Get there!

As soon as this event popped up on the radar, I just had to attend! Borough borders be damned. this Queens girl was heading into Bed Stuy! Thanks, Peter!
Do or Dine was on my hit list since it had opened and the food served during the event lived up to all my expectations. Tentacles reaching for the skies atop creamy deviled eggs. A tasty salad that was a little difficult to eat but made for humorous moments as I got white stuff all over my face and fingers. Spiced lamb breast so tender and delicious I almost wished they brought out the whole lamb rather than the pig (almost). and the dish that caused Unilocalers to take pause — a succulent roast pig. Collective «oohs» and «ahhs» filled the room as Unilocalers took a break from their drinking to view the beast and snap photos.
Speaking of. drinks were a plenty although it was BYOB. I enjoyed the refreshing lime cocktails (which were Luke’s wife’s specialty), the black beer, and a few swigs of my scotch in the flask. Surprisingly I didn’t face plant on the table after all that but instead enjoyed the beautiful night in the open backyard with some of my favorite people.
Thanks to all for making the event possible and allowing us to enjoy a casual evening outdoors as summer comes to a close. Do or Dine? Fantastic! Luke? Awesome! Unilocal?Do I even have to ask?

Do or Dine in the Do or Die… hot, sexy event in a mega cool space deep in the cut as we would say back in the day… Bed Stuy has come a long way.
Calypso Cup was a potent, refreshing, Pisco sourish summer drink with basil– YUM!
Cumin rubbed fatty lamb was a guilty pleasure
Calimari topped deviled eggs were funky and clever, pretty too
Romaine with gooddess dressing– yes please!
Whole roast suckling pig (lechon) — Come to Mama– save me some skin please
Hung out outside at the back table with fellow friendly Unilocal eliters and even ran into a Chelsea neigbor. Small world. Great to see Peter and the gang!

The folks behind Do or Dine are exactly what makes NY a food mecca… transformational in every way. Such a cool space, great staff, cool backyard, the owner serving his wife’s special cocktail, the staff cranking out excellent eats. A few people got caught thinking the luscious fatty belly meat was pork (baaa), but nobody was confused by the pork dish.
Kudos to Peter and the Unilocal gang for introducing a lot of us to this very cool eatery. Unilocal is often good in helping people find gems, but Unilocal Elite Events help people discover gems in style, and within a community of very good people. My only regret is not having enough time to meet and mingle with familiar faces and potential partners in crime.

DeShaun C. and I had a long talk with Lovette about the pig and the deviled eggs with squid on top. I was scurd. Like seriously, I saw the teeth on the pig and the eggs had squid on top. Sadly, I took the squid off the top to eat a good deviled egg but people were angry with me for wasting it… As if I wasn’t worthy or something…
I can say that the space was a great one… it was big and full of life and when the dinner crowd came, they overgrew the Unilocalers, who then escaped elsewhere… the staff was great and really helpful and welcoming. As always, Peter threw a great event. Jando was also a great wingman.
That black beer was pretty serious…
I guess earthquakes don’t stop Unilocal events…

An unknown journey requires a good guide, and Claire F. graciously agreed to be my introduction to the quasi-​sorority rush situation that is a Unilocal Elite Event.
I greeted my inaugural Unilocal Elite event with a mixture of excitement and trepidation – YAY! Booze! Um, who are these internet randoms? Will I sit in the corner and and nurse my cocktail like the big looser boozer (sic) I am?
I was not long for this event, but the pisco/​basil/​cucumber sours were perfection in a cup, prosecco was quaffed with abandon and food… well, I didn’t really get any of that «food» stuff but it certainly looked as though others were enjoying that ingestible product one chews.
So…my first event led me to Bed-​Stuy for booze, babes and brilliant conversation. Next time I’m in for the long haul (and I hear those Unilocalers can really haul it)…\
xoxo the artiste formerly known as Kelly S or T or whatevers

Bedstuy… A lot of things come to mind when you think of this area. Think what you will of the Bedstuy, but there are actually quite a few hidden gems in this place like Do or Dine.
We were welcomed by a familiar face that we will be seeing a lot of. The new Queens CM, Jando. Freshly poured Prosecco was in my peripheral view. Deviled Eggs topped off with something truly special, OCTOPUS! Were also in my line of sight. Very refreshing and something different. With the bite of octopus, I kinda had a feeling that we would be treated to something extra… I was right.
After mingling with a few Unilocalers I made my way towards the back where all the action is. Armed with my cucumber lime concoction in hand. It was time to relax and enjoy the awesome weather.
The place is really chill and laid back. Just my kind of style. Anywhere with a backyard and BYOB is a little piece of heaven.
As I said earlier, the Ocotpus Deviled Eggs were tasty. The lamb was even more tastier. It had a nice crisp on the skin and real juicy. A nice thick cut of meat with a nice slab of fat. Who wouldn’t want that? The rub that was added really complimented the meat. Is there more? HELL YES THERE IS!
We were all treated to a Suckling Pig. Complete with teeth, feet and apple in tact. You can see everyone stop and stare. Seeing is believing folks. I decided to sit this one out and wait till everyone had a share of it. I know what your thinking… «What a gentleman Ron is…»
I was able to get a nice piece of jaw with some crispy skin and cheek. I was a happy camper. Booze and LECHON (suckling pig). That’s what we Filipinos call it. I was in it… «trance mode». The mode where your mind, body and soul is full. I experienced that tonight at Do or Dine.
Much love to Brooklyn’s own, Peter D for hosting this awesome event! (and for clarifying some things. I won’t say it, but you know what it was. Haha)

Meaty Petey and Unilocal does it again.
This event, in what seemed like the middle of nowhere, was fantastic! Do or Dine doesn’t look like much from outside but once you’re in, it’s different. Their backyard patio, which was big and spacious, with walls decorated in graffiti accommodated us perfectly. The turn out was fantastic, as always. Got to meet some new faces, as well as having the opportunity to catch up with the familiar ones.
I thought the choice of booze was only the 2 beers and/​or BYOB so I bought my own stuff. I didn’t get to try their cucumber lime concoction, it seemed to take forever, so I stuck to my Samuel Smith Cider. That suited me fine! They gladly gave me a glass with ice to keep it cold.
I liked their deviled egg with baby octopus, their fatty lamb breasts melted in your mouth but I absolutely LOVED their piece de resistance — roasted suckling pig!!! When that baby came out, everyone just seemed speechless. Now that is how you should feed a bunch of Unilocalers! The meat was tender, the skin oh so crunchy and I even got to taste the tongue — much tastier than you think.
Great, friendly staff. Nga and I got talking to the guys in the kitchen about the roasted pig and you could tell us they love what they do.
Thanks Peter and Unilocal from introducing us to this gem — I will be back to try their regular menu, which looks divine!

DEVILED EGGS WITH OCTOPUS ON TOP!!!
LAMB! LAMB! LAMB! LAMB! LAMB! LAMB! LAMB!!!
PIG! PIG! PIG! PIG! PIG! PIG! PIG! PIG! PIG! PIG!!!
ATTACK!!! ATTACK!!! GORE!!! EAT! EAT! EEEAAAATTTTTTT!!!
I felt like I had wandered into an alterna-​universe of gastronomic meat delicacies. As I walked down the street trying to find this place I was greeted by some locals of the type that you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley. They actually pointed out the location where Do or Dine has set up shop. It is kind of in the middle of nowhere, and they still have not put up a proper sign yet. Definitely a leap of faith to open up a new gastropub in an area seen as «up and coming» but needs a lot more work to be a destination locale.
I saw Pete «Meaty Petey» D. at the entrance and he greeted me with a hearty hello. Working the check in table was Pete’s sexy better half, and the new Queens CM Jando who is a personable guy that we will be seeing a lot more of. Good luck dude — kick some Queens ass! As I ventured in I immediately was face to face with a who’s who of Unilocal elite. Seriously, it seemed like I was whisked away by a group of them right to the bar. Do I look like a have a drinking problem to you people? Don’t answer that! They were serving two beers here tonight — Coors Light and 21^st Amendment Back In Black IPA — both in cans. Damn, that black beer was tasty. No problem with the cans as there were enough Unilocal koozies around to keep them cold.
Just a great crew of Unilocalers at this one — Julia B, Jando, Pete, Raphael, Jamel, Ron C, Matteo, Lizz, Nga, Mabel, Danielle, Joolz, Heather, Lovett, Ryan, Chris B, Nelson, Jonathan, Helena, Colleen, Lara, Claire, Kelly, Briana (metal chick!), Florence, and just too many to remember and list here. No offense if I forgot anyone! As this event was also a BYOB many people came in with bottles and flasks of extra alcohol. Big props to Lizz for sporting a flask of booze too. Gangsta G stuff right there! Always a good time hanging out with Unilocal friends, and meeting a few first timers at these events.
The place itself is comfortable with a laid back vibe. Not very large and only a small bar area, but that is totally offset by the super cool backyard patio area. Lots of room to sit or stand around and mingle. Fun multi-​colored murals on the walls. Really friendly staff which were very welcoming and seemed to enjoy having all us crazies there.
Oh, the food? Hahahahaha! Just ridonkulous! Deviled eggs topped with Octopus. Not my style, but even I tried one of these and liked it. Cut up chunks of lamb that had a serious rub on it. Tender and juicy. Each piece was half meat and half fat. YUM!
Oh wait, what is that? Is it — no it can’t be. OMG — Yes It Is! A FULL SUCKLING PIG!!! Holy crap was this amazing. All you heard was a hushed reverence as the staff brought it over and placed it on the table. For about 15 minutes all you heard was the clicking of cameras as everyone tried to get the prefect shot. Then, all at once, ATTACK! It was like watching a horde of zombie undead attack a helpless Unilocaler and tear every last inch of flesh from his body. The meat was perfectly cooked and the crispy skin was a crackling treat. This was a joy. I have to hand it to Julia B for taking over the reins and keeping the ravenous crowd at bay while she sliced and diced up that pig to serve out. She kind of had a crazed look in her eyes as she kept yelling out «Who wants my meat? Anyone want my meat? MEAT!!!»
Again, have to hand it to Pete D and the Unilocal crew for digging up another hidden gem for us to try out. Might give a reason to venture out here again to a part of town I don’t know much about, but was born there years ago. Big props for the owners and staff of Do or Dine for treating us to the culinary delights that were bestowed on us. They were terrific hosts and I wish them lots of success.