Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM ยท Meili, Williamsburg, New York City
Tea Drunk and Barrel Strength Talent host a comparative tasting pairing four whiskeys with four teas, served alongside dim sum from Peter He on the Meili rooftop. Pairings include Green Spot with Bai Mu Dan and Laphroaig with Yan Cha.
A sleek Williamsburg Sichuan restaurant where the menu balances deep chili heat with surprising precision. Dry pot, dan dan noodles, and smoked tea duck all land with real intensity rather than trend-chasing theatrics. The room stays polished and low-lit, making it just as viable for a long dinner with cocktails as a quick hit of mapo tofu and Chongqing chicken.
Lobster sauteed in spicy garlic chili sauce with silken tofu and Sichuan peppercorn.
Tequila with green tea and Juliette peach, served inside a giant bubble of smoke.
Toasted rice espresso martini with an oolong tea twist.
Chongqing dry-fried chicken with dried chilis and Sichuan peppercorn.
Delicate fish preparation with edible flower garnish.
Beef tenderloin with black truffle sauce.