A Peek at Ivan Orkin's Book; Extra Night of Push Project

BOOK CLUB — Eater National gets a peek at the new book Ivan Ramen: Love, Obsession, and Recipes from Tokyo's Most Unlikely Noodle Joint. The book tells the tale of how Ivan Orkin moved from Long Island to Tokyo, and became a highly revered ramen guru. The book also includes the recipe for his double broth shio ramen, which is 43 pages long. [Eater National]

EAST VILLAGE — Alex Stupak and Grant Achatz will be collaborating on two Push Project dinners this week at Empellon Cocina: one on Thursday and another on Friday. Stupak explains: "We have decided to execute a second dinner on Friday night but we are not going to repeat the same theme. With a mutual belief that sometimes great stuff can be born from a bit of anarchy we are going to create a second, spontaneous menu. We have no agenda other than to huddle up with our team after Thursdays service, jot down some ideas and make then rush to make them a reality the very next day." If that floats your boat, you can make a reservation via the restaurant's Tumblr page. The price is $325. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN — On Sunday, November, 10, The John Dory Oyster Bar will offer complimentary wine flights for dinner guests, to celebrate the restaurant's three-year anniversary. Five wines will be available, and the JDOB will also serve a special dish: PEI mussels with leeks and pancetta. [EaterWire]
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