Essex Asian Table (EAT) is a lively, irreverent Facebook discussion group focused on Asian / Asian American food and culture. We also organize super chill gatherings designed to relax the mind, soothe the soul, and delight the palate.
All with the curiosity to listen, share, inquire or just be present are welcome.
The EAT Facebook group:
EAT gatherings are, in a word, legendary. Past events include:
Meet people unlike your usual people, over food unlike your usual food — in your own community.
All events include:
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a family friendly game of mah jong, ping pong, plus... Learn how to play or participate as a pro. Free onsite parking.
For this edition, we're doubling down on our theme by introducing Board Games ... for food! Purchase snack/ dinner tickets for yourself and / or for The Board. Board tickets can be redeemed by anyone who could use them.
Advance ticket purchase required.
Monday, 4/29/2024 2PM - 4PM
Join us for a screening of "Nailed It," a cheeky documentary on how Vietnamese Americans came to dominate this $7.5 billion dollar industry. Presented by the Montclair Public Library and the Vietnamese Boat People Podcast.
Dumpling Diplomacy will be creating hearty nail salon eats that will add taste, touch, and smell to the documentary's sights and sounds.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/255047496
Making dosas on the grill to order
Filipino feast food served on banana leaves and eaten with hands.
Ready for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Singaporean, Malaysian, and vegan curries with rosemary naan
Black sesame walnut snowskin mooncake
Mohinga, the unofficial national dish of Myanmar