Brunch with Boulud; Drinks with Dave Arnold

FESTIVALWIRE—The Manhattan Cocktail Classic kicks off this Friday, May 11, with a slew of parties, classes, and tastings. The five-day-festival, transverses the boroughs and showcases the who's who of bartenders and their creations. Most of the events are already sold out, including The Gala, which spans four-floors of the New York Public Library. For information, tickets, and availability, visit the site. [EaterWire]

BRUNCHWIRE— Daniel Boulud honors mom this Sunday with special prix fixe brunch menus at DBGB Kitchen & Bar, Boulud Sud, Bar Boulud, and Café Boulud. The three-course meals range in price with each location––$27 at DBGB is the most affordable, while the $85 option at the Upper East Side Café boasts the heftiest check. [EaterWire]

TUESDAY TASTINGS— Every Tuesday, the Midtown East craft beer bar Rattle N Hum hosts a special tasting event, with pours going for somewhere between $7–$9. This week its Rogue Brewery brews for everyone. Check the site for details.[EaterWire]

MOMOWIRE— Red-hot-poker wielding cocktail master Dave Arnold hosts a master mixology class at Booker and Dax as part of FIAF's Art de Vivre series. Purchase tickets from the site for $95. [EaterWire]

LOWER EAST SIDE— Sons of Essex launches their new summer menu starting today. Additions include grilled sea scallops with apple cider vinaigrette, elderflower infused honey shrimp, and grilled lamb kabobs. The video to announce the additions will most likely follow soon. [EaterWire] [Photo: Boulud Sud/Flickr]