April 14, 2011 AROUND THE WEB
by Steve Marzolf
The Game of Thrones premiere is just days away, and the Iron Throne is steadily taking over New York and Philadelphia. While out in LA – in a regional rivalry the Seven Kingdoms would be proud of – a giant Wall has been raised on Hollywood and Highland:
April 1, 2011 AROUND THE WEB
by Steve Marzolf
Normally, sitting on the Iron Throne requires murder, betrayal and a rather loose attitude toward family boundaries... but for the next few days in San Francisco, all that has changed. Visitors to WonderCon will get the chance to have their photo taken on the Iron Throne, as well as examine some of the costumes from the series, including Ned Stark's and Robert Baratheon's. For those not lucky enough to be in San Francisco this weekend, some new images have gone online in an Entertainment Weekly feature that may help tide you over...
March 29, 2011 AROUND THE WEB
by Steve Marzolf
Game of Thrones Food Trucks
Union Square West (bet. 14th and 15th streets)
Game of Thrones fans waiting for Tom Colicchio's Taste of Westeros may find the 300-person line to be "a little intimidating," but Union Square's "ambiance of skateboards and farmer's markets" makes for a comfortable backdrop versus a busy intersection like Times Square, which "would be insane." First-time rabbit eaters find the tender meat to be "gamey in an awesome way" and say it "tastes like chicken." The stewed pistachios are a big hit among diners who "don't know what these green things are but keep eating them." Itinerant foodies express "faith in Tom Colicchio" and note his wooden plates to be "a cool touch." The trout with almond butter is served hot even if the customers' "toes are frozen," and the famous lemoncakes are "filled with ooey-gooey goodness" and "not overpoweringly lemony." Overall, line-standers agree that "it's all worth the wait."
March 28, 2011 AROUND THE WEB
by Steve Marzolf
Today kicks off a weeklong taste test of Westerosi cuisine in New York City (and then next week in L.A.) as the latest step in the Maester's Path. Chef Tom Colicchio, who concocted all the regional dishes, talks about his work in this video:
For anyone planning to pin down the trucks in Manhattan, the full menu lineup below should help you prioritize your efforts. And if you turn out today to enjoy a bit of roasted trout with almond butter citrus mostarda, keep an eye out for the MGOT crew - we'll be there to hear your culinary reviews.
New York City Food Truck Menus:
Monday, March 28
Tuesday, March 29
Wednesday, March 30
Thursday, March 31
Friday, April 1
March 22, 2011 AROUND THE WEB
by Steve Marzolf
Since yesterday's Maester’s Path challenge launched, we've been playing around with the new Game of Thrones weather app. The scene in Ned’s courtyard does seem to line up pretty well with the view from HBO's offices here in midtown Manhattan...
