UYE Bourbon and Cookies, Part II

A brilliant idea in conception and execution. Bravo Cara and Lisa. I really had a great time at this event. The selection of cookies was diverse and interesting. The venue offered an extensive menu of drinks to satisfy a motley crew of drunks. Speaking of which, the turnout was pretty good, and it was great to see so many familiar faces, and even meet a couple of new scientists. These outings are quickly becoming the stuff of legend, so get in while you can. Brush up on your baking skills and see what all the fuss is about — you won’t leave disappointed! Highly recommend!

I give myself One (1) star because I couldn’t go that night and then Jane K gave me crap for my inability to go!
Please do it again. Because the only thing better than cookies and bourbon is bacon, cookies and bourbon served to you by a naked hot person of the sex you are attracted to who then feeds you. And well, this is Unilocal,so that’s bound to happen at some point after one of these things. Right?
Maybe this is why I miss these things: so I can go off and make movies where my dreams become a form of reality.

Having missed the first Whiskey & Cookies event, there was little doubt that my lack luster baking excellence should be displayed during Round II. After all, given that every other baker was providing a chocolate /​nut based consumable, it was better that I added a lighter flare to the varietals by providing a Lemon Ricotta Cookie w/​Lemon Powdered Sugar Glaze.
Special shout outz to Cara A. & Lisa A. for setting up the event! The venue at d.b.a. was simply perfect (given that we were able to occupy 2 tables in the back).
Special notes on bakers:
Cara A. — Your Pumpkin Whoopie Pies were out of this world! To this day, I still have dreams about them. I want the recipe! No doubt about it. The perfectly fluffy cake portion of the pies was balanced out by just the right amount of slightly sweetened vanilla cream filling. Brilliant!
Lisa A. — The Molasses Cookies were extraordinary. From the petite bite, the perfectly balanced amount of molasses and brown sugar were simply irresistible. Extra kudos to making me believe that butter was used in the application, when it was actually shortening. Bravo!
Danny P. — Great job on the chocolate chip cookies! The flavors were just right, with a perfect balance of butter and sweetness! The cookies were dense and had a great textural contrast from the outer rims to those of the center. Great job!
Brian H. — I’ve never had Sugar Sweet Sunshine Cupcakes before. Thanks for bringing them! I now understand why they’re so highly praised.
Roderick A. — Doughnut Plant is the death of my stringent diet. Thanks for releasing me from my nutritionally sound heaven for a single evening. The large chunks of «Tres Leche» and «Blackout» Doughnuts were well worth the cheating.
Joey Bones — Bro… Those peanut butter cups were insane! They tasted exactly like the Reese’s version! What’s your secret?
If I forgot anyone else’s offerings, I apologize! There was too much to consume during the evening.
Needless to say, I want Round III to be held tomorrow!

Lisa & Cara — you ladies outdid yourselves.
Great venue, great people. So much fun, so fattening :)
Who knew Unilocalers were so good in the kitchen?
Chun’s Lemon Ricotta, Kelly’s white chocolate macadamia, Coo’s Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, and Lisa’s amazing Pumpkin Brownies with chocolate chips are the reason my pants don’t fit. Well that and a large quantity of Chimay. There were so many delicious offerings, I apologize if I missed some.
It was also great having more time to hang out with and meet new Unilocalers than you normally get at an elite event.
Really great … so when’s Part 3?

as i was noshing on lemon cookies, i found out that they have fried chicken in Montauk at Fried Chicken of Montauk.

Had to wait to calm down from my sugar high to review this.
Top notch event thrown by the charming ladies of the oven, Lisa and Coo.
Makes me wonder where the hell I was for Part I, because this event should not be missed.
Cara’s pumpkin whoopie pie definitely did me in for the night, leaving only enough room for Lisa’s molasses cookies. I did end up scoring a ginourmous ziploc baggie from Lisa and ended up loading up a crapload of cookies for the road, including Chun’s awesome lemon cookie delight.
Wasn’t too crazy about the general overpricing of the alcohol, but the Spanish Brandy was spot on for $ 8.
Of course, the highlight was seeing all my good friends and meeting some new ones.
Awaiting part III impatiently.

My head hurts! It has nothing to do with Chun’s Ricotta-​Lemon cookies or Coo’s Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, but I have a sneaking suspicion it may have something to do with the three bourbon”s I had before I got there; the four bourbon’s I had once I was there and then the continued assault on my liver once I left. But in the immortal words of Hedonism-​Bot, «I apologize for nothing!»
As a side note: I harbor a certain level of jealousy for bakers and people who bake. Anyone can make a biscuit or a scone, but it takes a certain touch to make a light, delicious cookie.

Cara’s pumpkin whoopie pies are still the best thing I’ve put in my mouth in the last two months.

With so many delicious baked goods and cool people to wrap my mind around, my first UYE event was quite the eye-​opener. Who knew that cookies, $ 4 beers, and shots of bourbon would be such a good match?
Thank you Lisa and Cara for organizing and being such generous and creative hosts!

I admit, I am not a sweets kind of girl so I didn’t go for the cookies and I don’t drink bourbon, so I didn’t go for that either. I went to this because I wanted to hang out with all my buddies and I was not disappointed. It was great to see everyone and meet some new faces as well.
Thank you Lisa and Cara for hosting this wonderful event and bringing together so many cute NYC Unilocalers! I had a great time and I’ll see you guys at the next one.

Two minutes after walking in the door Cara places a ooey gooey pumpkin fluff cookie sandwich in my hand and instantly all I can think is: five stars five starz fife starzzzz. Yum!
After some English Toffee Choco chip gooeyness and Chun’s lemon meringue gooeyness… I was feelin’ pretty darn good (and gooey). So fun to hang out with Danny, Roddy, Cara, Lisa, Franco, Natasha, Payam, Mike, Elliot, Kelly and all ya’ll other people. Too bad my cider was lame but it was a pretty lame thing to order so I can’t blame d.b.a.
Arrange more of these unhealthy dessert & hard booze happy hours and I’ll really have a reason to go to the gym.

liqour, brownies, cupcakes, cookies, cookies shaped and colored like ducks… cookies with missing udders. What could’ve been not to like!
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Matteo R. Said:
Btw, did anyone actually manage to taste every single item???
:Points at Brian:

Thanks to Cara for organizing this!!!
First time at a UYE, and I liked it a lot: the size of the party gave me the opportunity to get to know a few people and make new friends (Cara, Natasha, Chun, Franco, Joey, James), something that’s not always possible at the larger official Unilocal events.
Had a great time, drank a good Bourbon (Rebel Yell), downed a couple of good beers (Belhaven, Duvel), and ate some amazing cookies. I couldn’t try them all, unfortunately, but I particularly enjoyed Chun’s ricotta+crack soft cookies, and Cara’s duckies.
Btw, did anyone actually manage to taste every single item???

I’m glad Cara and I went to dinner at Candle 79 that one night weeks ago and said, «Hey, let’s have another cookie event.»
Thank you to everyone who came and brought the sweetness last night, especially those who are new to baking: Chun and Danny.
For me, baking is a Zen process, a mindful task and homage to my maternal grandma who, along with my mom taught me everything I know about baking. I love to bake and I’m happy to share.
Oh, and can someone please tell me why I have two pigs, two ducks and two cows in my fridge? ;)
Here’s to more cookie events in the future!

Dean Vernon Wormer: Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
Well, he obviously didn’t know the delicious fun that is a Bourbon & Cookies UYE.
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Other Animal House quotes that were considered for this review:
1. Otter: I anticipate a deeply religious experience.
2. Boon: It’s not gonna be an orgy!
3. Katy: Is this really what you’re gonna do for the rest of your life?
Boon: What do you mean?
Katy: I mean hanging around with a bunch of animals getting drunk every weekend.
Boon: No! After I graduate, I’m gonna get drunk every night.

Cookies /​Bourbon /​Beer. A balanced meal if you ask me!
Had a nice time — way better I think than the huge events — i was actually able to talk to people and remember names etc.
Great location– haven’t been there in years.
Great job Cara and Lisa!

A deluge of baked goods…
Hawt NYC Unilocalers…
Bourbon and other drinkies…
Good times, good times.
Thanks SO much to everyone who came out!
xo Coo