NYC Dining Car

by http://RonenV.com
More information on the event: http://www.nycdiningcar.com

Read about the event in the NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/04/dining/04train.html?_r=2

On the first of May we hosted a "luncheon" on the L line of the New York City subway. The subway is a familiar place, providing a necessary means of transportation for many New Yorkers. Its stairwells, turnstiles, platforms, trains and unpredictable elements are all-too-familiar to its dedicated patrons. One begins to know the exact time of travel from one destination to another. One begins to intuit the conditions of a ride, anticipating smooth stretches and knowing when to brace for a jarring turn. Through a series of familiar gestures, presented in commonplace locations in unfamiliar ways, we set out to challenge a habitual experience.

We wanted to serve a meal in a dynamic and strained location, to give ourselves a challenge that could only be overcome through teamwork and partnership. It is with great honor and pride that I say that this event born in the mind of Mr. Cigar in the back of a luxury car somewhere lost in the bowels of Los Angeles came alive when it was brought to team of creative and inspired people below. I am honored to have such good friends and compatriots that can take such ridiculous ideas and bring the into fruition no matter the adversity.

It is with that that I am honored to say thank you to everyone listed here below as this event could not have taken place without your energy, effort and support. No matter how big or small a roll you thought you played without you this would never have happened.

My sincerest thanks go to:

Daniel Castano - founder - http://arazorashinyknife.com
Jonny Cigar - http://www.Winetology.com
Mike Lee - http://www.Studiofeast.com
Linda Lou - http://TheCheekyChef.blogspot.com
Andrew Rosenberg - http://arazorashinyknife.com

Video and Photo Team
Dominic Musacchio - http://twitter.com/dominicjohn
Derrick Yuen - http://www.derrickyuen.com
Alex Davidowski - http://mirador.tv
Keith Haskel - http://kskill.com
Steph Goralnick - http://sgoralnick.com
Drew Altdoerffer
Hannah Newbury
Katie Hawthorne
Chad Griffith - http://chadgriffith.com
Simona Picco
Andrew Warman
Danielle Gould - http://www.foodandtechconnect.com
Dave Christiansen - http://pop-up-studio.com
Maurcio Vargas - http://www.theblaaahg.com

Volunteers:
CK
Michele Cortez
Zach McGeary
Kristen Hager - http://snooth.com
Carissa Cirino - http://www.tutusoverfrenchfries.com
Emily Cavalier - http://mouthoftheborder.com
Cathy Erway - http://noteatingoutinny.com
Michael Opalensk
Dan Vallejo
Alex Schulten
Alexis Ames - http://nineteen84design.com
Joe Levine - http://www.studiofeast.com
Marissa Ain
Laura Huben- http://www.studiofeast.com
Benjamin Lambert - http://benlambert23.wordpress.com
Ivana Kottasova
Soomin Baik - http://www.studiofeast.com
Mihir Desai - http://bit.ly/xspecies
Danny Zlobinsky
Joseph Yoon
Jana Philips
Nora Lidgus
Helena de Pereda
Katherine Wheelock


Mast Brother's Chocolate - http://www.mastbrotherschocolate.com
The Brooklyn Kitchen - http://thebrooklynkitchen.com

We will be releasing our photos and videos over the course of the next week so please stay tuned. We are committed and determined to push ahead, boats against the currents, providing unique and unforgettable experiences... And so we leave you to ponder what might be next...


Sincerely

Michael J Cirino
http://www.arazorashinyknife.com