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The best food and drink events in New York City this week

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Published on April 01, 2019
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Hungry for something new?

If you love to eat and drink, this week offers a great chance to explore the world of New York City food and beverage. From a former food critic's book talk to a food tour of NYC, here's what to do on the local food scene this week.

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Ruth Reichl: Save Me the Plums

Hear Ruth Reichl speak about her memoir, "Save Me the Plums," on Monday night. Reichl is a former food writer and editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. She will discuss her time as a restaurant critic and how she came to lead one of Conde Nast's oldest magazines. 

When: Monday, April 1, 7–9 p.m.
Where: St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, 157 Montague St.
Price: $33.50
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A Rich and Fertile Land with Bruce Kraig

Check out this lecture being led by Bruce Kraig, a professor at Roosevelt University and writer of the new book "A Rich and Fertile Land." Kraig will discuss how agriculture and its products have shaped America. 

When: Wednesday, April 3, 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: NYU Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health, 411 Lafayette St., Floor 5
Price: $25–$40
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Great Food Tour of New York from Best Tours

Here's a discounted offer from Best Tours. Taste dishes from the best restaurants in New York City, while a professional tour guide directs your travels and tells the history of each spot along the way. 

Where: Outside Village Cigar, Downtown Manhattan
Price: $19
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