8282
Day 2: 5-Course Inventive Korean Tasting Series
Opened in 2022, this modern Korean eatery immediately jumped onto Thrillist’s “Best Spots on the Lower East Side” List and, two years later, was named to Infatuation’s List of “Best Lower East Side Restaurants.” And as if that wasn’t enough, 8282, named for Korea’s country code +82, was also the proud recipient of a 2023 Michelin Bib Gourmand. Executive Chef/Co-Owner Bong Le Jo previously ran Pado in the East Village and, before that, cooked in the kitchens of Michelin-starred Perry St (a Jean-Georges restaurant), Michelin-starred Dovetail, and Michelin Plate Award-winning Kissaki. Here, he is offering a light-hearted, fresh take on Korean cuisine, with inventive dishes iike menbosha (fried shrimp toast with white bread), golden beets & kimchi salad with house-made burrata, pistachio, yuzu vinaigrette, and green tea powder, perilla oil pasta with crab meat and seaweed, and dakgalbi kimchi-bap (gochujang-marinated chicken over cheesy kimchi rice). “An intriguing new restaurant,” says Time Out. “Everything at 8282 makes sense.” ‘Nuff said. See you there!
About the Host:
Bong Le Jo
Executive Chef/Co-Owner
Born in Cheongju, South Korea and raised in Sunnyside, Queens, Chef Bong Le Jo learned the culinary trade on the job, starting at Perry St where he learned the techniques of French cuisine. He went on to work at other French restaurants including Dovetail and Jean-Georges before turning to Japanese cuisine at Kissaki before striking out on his own with 8282.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Tomato With Crab
ponzu sauce, umami sweet citrus soy broth, bonito flake
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Mushroom Party
portobello chip, tofu purée, truffle vinaigrette
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Grilled Chilean Sea Bass
yuzu soy marinade, bell pepper sauce, kimchi piperade
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Spicy Pork Collar
gochujang sauce, kimchi chimichurri
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Milk Pie
vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce
8282
84 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
