Happy Moscato Day!

Burgers may have claimed the whole month, but today is all about Moscato, the sweet and flavorful wine we all love with a little dessert (or all on its own!).

To kick off the celebration, Gallo Family Vineyards sent me a bottle of their red Moscato, which was very exciting to me as I didn't even realize it came in any varietal besides white! It was a refreshing, easy-to-drink wine that would definitely go very well with some ice cream or cheesecake--nothing too fancy because sometimes you don't want to do any thinking when you're drinking. Am I right?

Follow Gallow Family Vineyards (@GalloFamily) on Twitter today at 7pm EST and use the hashtag #moscatoday to join the party! You can also "Moscato-fy" yourself with a quiz to determine which Moscato best fits your personality. Happy Moscato Day!

AWESOME ALERT: Free Burger at The Ainsworth

Adding to our National Burger Month coverage...who wants a free one? The Ainsworth NYC is promoting their new steak and burger menu with a Facebook quiz that will determine your perfect patty and bun match. Best part is, after you take the quiz they send you a coupon for a free burger. It's that easy!

I got the turkey burger, yum!

To grab your own, click here and fill out the quiz. Then share with your friends and prepare for a burger feast on the house! Just make sure to claim your burger by June 1.

Welcoming Astoria's Newest Flea

The Astoria Flea and Food Market opens today at Kaufman Astoria Studios from 10am-6pm! Affiliated with the well known (and Awesome in New York approved!) LIC Flea, this aggregation of artisanal soda syrup makers, vintage jewelry purveyors, and samosa fry-ers (just to name a few) is sure to please.

The market will be held every Sunday for 8 weeks on the recently enclosed Kaufman Astoria Studios back-lot. Check it out and report back your favorite finds!

Brunch With the Stars at Gallow Green

So many of my favorite things are coming together for brunch tomorrow: 1) BRUNCH! 2) Bryan Greenberg (I'm still reeling over the cancellation of How to Make it in America) 3) Emmanuelle Chriqui 4) Gallow Green, and 5) raising money for charity!

Join Microsoft, Bryan Greenberg, and The Olevolos Project tomorrow 5/3 for brunch at Gallow Green (530 W 27th St) at the McKittrick Hotel (Home of Sleep No More) from 12:30-4pm and help them raise money to support the educational and affiliated needs of disadvantaged and orphaned students from the Olevolos Village of Tanzania. Founded in 2007, The Olevolos Project continues to nurture a passion for learning and helps develop young village leaders through formal schooling, tutoring programs, and extracurricular activities. 

The star-studded host committee includes Alex Gannes, Alexis Nataf, Ambyr Childers, Andrea Szempruch, Delroy Lindo, Dory Gannes, Eddie K Thomas, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Geoff Stults, Hilarie Burton, Hill Harper, James Lafferty, Jamie Chung, Jamie Hector, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jonathan Azu, Justin Danko, Kelly Brady, Margo Gannes, Matt Levine, and Victor Rasuk.

DJ favorites Mel DeBarge and JUS SKE will be spinning the tunes throughout the brunch on the rooftop. The event will feature raffle prizes and a silent auction; all proceeds from which will be donated to The Olevolos Project.

Tickets for the Brunch Party are $150 per person (includes buffet brunch, unlimited cocktails and a gift bag) and VIP tables can be reserved for $2000.

Rioja, Rioja, Rioja!

If mint juleps and margaritas aren't your thing this weekend, might we suggest some wine? Rioja to be exact. Spain's most renowned wine region is putting on a party tomorrow and you're invited!

The inaugural Rioja Wine and Tapas Festival will be held in Brooklyn at the newly opened, award-winning Weylin B. Seymour’s (formally the Williamsburgh Savings Bank) at 175 Broadway, Brooklyn, tomorrow, 5/3 from 1-6pm.

Tickets are $55, with proceeds benefiting culinary scholarships at the James Beard Foundation, and include more than 200 tastings of wines from the entire region. Over 40 top Rioja winemakers and representatives will be on hand to speak about the wines, while 25 notable US chefs, from New York restaurants and beyond, will create their interpretations of Rioja-inspired tapas. You can visit the Paella Garden, sample delicious hams at the jamón bar and savor some of Spain’s best cheeses in the cheese cave. As a plus, all ticket buyers will be entered to win a 126-bottle cellar. Ole!

Since tickets are officially sold-out, click here to sign up to volunteer and maybe they'll let you take a few sips and nibbles here and there (and after your shift!).

Burger Bonanza

Happy May! Welcome to National Hamburger Month! To celebrate, Burger Maker is sponsoring NY Burger Week with some patty-melting events you're not going to want to miss.

Here's a sampling of some of our favorites, but to see the full list, go here:

• May 1: Eastern Meets Western Burger Collaboration at The Black Shack (320 Lexington Ave; 6:30 and 8pm seatings) includes 1 Black Shack and 1 Ramen Burger, 1 boozy milk shake and 1 Asian-American style side item; $45 for 2
• May 2: NY Burger Feast at Hudson Common (356 West 58th Street; 6:30-9:30 pm) includes samples from several breweries and burger restaurants; $65 or $75 for VIP, which gets you extra beer samples and early entry
• May 4: Boozed Up Burgers with Tequila and Whiskey Tasting at Rare Bar and Grill (303 Lexington Ave; 1 and 2:30 pm seatings) includes a trio of mini burgers, expert lead small batch tasting featuring Lunazul Tequila & Elijah Craig 12 year Bourbon, and 1 side of sweet potato chips with honey drizzle all for $23
• May 7: 10th Anniversary Screening of Hamburger America Hosted by George Motz at Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick Street; 6pm) includes a pre- and post-party, screening of the movie, tasting of 3 movies in the film and a Q&A with George for $45

Tickets for all events listed here and more can be purchased here. Hurry up! Tickets are selling like hamburger buns!

In other burger news, we've received news that Del Frisco's Grille (50 Rockefeller Plaza) is debuting their Manhattan Mushroom Melt today in honor of National Burger Month. Doesn't this puppy look like something you'd like to sink your teeth into?

It All Went On Like You Like It

Last week we wrote about a special, star-studded, one-night-only concert event of Like You Like It at 54 Below. The evening was the epitome of a perfect night out in New York. There was great food (try the risotto!), wine, and lively entertainment by some of Broadway's top talent.

Here are some photos from the event:

Rebecca Faulkenberry sings "Be a Little Wild"

Sam Underwood and Jenna Leigh Green sing "Easy Way Out"

Dana Steingold and A.J. Shively sing "Creating a Monster"

Lyricist Sammy Buck talks about the show

Real life husband and wife duo Laura Osnes and Nathan Johnson sing "All of the Above"

Laura Osnes and Nathan Johnson

We weren't kidding about the chocolate dessert! Try the Dark Chocolate Tart!