The First Annual Vodka and Pickles Festival Gets Creative

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Local restaurants present pairings for the festival, held at Grand Prospect Hall on March 18th – tickets on sale now on Brown Paper Tickets.

 

Vodka and Pickle Pairing
“As a martial artist who grew up in Russia, I know how regarded vodka and pickles are,” said Oleg Taktarov, Russian-born American actor.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Creatively crafted vodka mixed drinks, unlimited pickled dishes, and live entertainment are just a few things guests will find at Grand Prospect Hall on March 18th for the First Annual Vodka and Pickles Festival. Two sessions will run throughout the day (12PM and 3PM). In addition to great food and drinks, the festival will feature fabulous raffles, a funky photo booth and a fundraiser for Palm of Hope Charity.

A variety of vodka mixed drinks will be creatively crafted by participating bars and restaurants for the festival. Each participating bar/restaurant is asked to prepare a small appetizer/finger food of their choice that will pair well with their vodka-based mixed drink, for “The Best Pairing of Vodka drink and Hor’dorve” contest. There will then be a voting period, allowing for every guest to select their favorite.

“As a martial artist who grew up in Russia, I know how regarded vodka and pickles are,” said Oleg Taktarov, Russian-born American actor. “I’m excited for my friends in New York who will attend the festival. I’m sure it will be fun!”

As a National Historical Landmark, Grand Prospect Hall will be a beautiful location for the festival. Brass and marble statues along with original stain glass and murals continue to grace the stunning interiors.

Entertainment for the event will include live performances by a electronic rock, synth-pop band and gypsy trio as well as a DJ to round out the evening. Additionally, there will be a modern art gallery, and a raffle with some amazing prizes including some of the displayed art, photo sessions, massages, and more.

By attending the Vodka and Pickle Festival, guests are also supporting the Palm of Hope charity that works with families with ill children in Eastern European counties.

The limited tickets for the March 18th festivals are available on Brown Paper Tickets online or by phone at 800-838-3006.

Super Bowl 52 Patriots vs Eagles: Mike Gillislee eats pickles at halftime

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Tom Brady isn’t the only dietary genius on the team.

By Rich Hill   –   SBNation

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gets a lot of attention for his diet and how it’s enabled him to play at such a high level at the age of 40, but he’s not the only dietary genius on the roster.

I spoke with running back Mike Gillislee about his gameday routines and it turns out that he might have a secret stash of pickles in his locker.

“I usually leave the house pretty early because I like to go the long way and I just listen to music and think about where I came from because it’s been a long road for me,” Gillislee said as he described out his pregame ritual. “I’m just blessed.

“Once I get to the stadium, I stretch real good and just listen to Kodak (what song?“Tunnel Vision”) or Yo Gotti. Then I go out and warm up and next thing I know it’s game time.

“As far as a pregame meal, I have pasta and a steak and I have asparagus, every game. I think asparagus gives you energy for some reason. Every time I eat it I get energy for some reason.

“As far as halftime, I eat pickles. I don’t eat oranges, I eat pickles for some reason.”

Gillislee might not know why, but asparagus is a pretty great pregame vegetable because it’s high in folic acid that helps to produce energy for the body. And pickles are great because apparently the vinegar “shocks your system…and that stops the cramping.”

When I asked fellow running back Brandon Bolden if he could verify Gillislee’s halftime ritual, he just laughed.

“Hey, that man’s business is his business,” Bolden said. “Whatever he does, that’s on him. I mean, in the past, in high school and college and stuff, we used to drink pickle juice at halftime so we didn’t cramp up. He has his little secret stash of pickles, or if he got pickles from somewhere everybody else is grabbing them from, I need to find out about them.

“I need to follow him around at halftime.”