Chef’s Night Out with Lucas Sin & Eric Sze
Munchies
18 min, 15 sec
A detailed recount of a lively evening with the Shy Boyz Club indulging in Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese cuisine across various locations.
Summary
- The Shy Boyz Club, consisting of Eric and Lucas, chefs and restaurateurs, embark on an adventure fueled by Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese food.
- They visit several restaurants, faced with challenges such as making their own Long Island Iced Tea when denied one, and participate in drinking games.
- The chefs cherish their friendship and shared culinary passion through pop-ups, despite running their own separate restaurants in Manhattan.
- The night culminates with a gathering at 886, serving Chinese food and Long Island Iced Teas, celebrating the Shy Boyz Club culture.
Chapter 1
Introduction to the Shy Boyz Club and their plan to indulge in Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese food.
- Eric and Lucas, the Shy Boyz Club, share their love for Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese food.
- They discuss their respective restaurants, 886 and Nice Day, and the pop-up events they host together.
- Despite their individual ventures, their collaboration allows them to cook dishes that wouldn't fit in their own menus.
Chapter 2
The Shy Boyz Club engages in the Lit Challenge and recounts their experiences with Long Island Iced Teas at various establishments.
- The duo explains the Lit Challenge, a game involving chugging Long Island Iced Teas with a penalty for the slowest drinker.
- They recall being denied Long Island Iced Teas at upscale venues, comparing it to inappropriate menu requests at high-end restaurants.
Chapter 3
Eric and Lucas craft their own take on Long Island Iced Tea and plan to bring it to different restaurants.
- The Shy Boyz create their special Long Island Iced Tea mix featuring a variety of spirits and even ketchup.
- Their concoction is intended as a to-go beverage to accompany them to different dining locations.
Chapter 4
The chefs prepare to combine their fried rice varieties into one dish, showcasing their cooking philosophy.
- Eric and Lucas merge their preferred rice types, short and long grain, to create a unique fried rice dish.
- They include ingredients such as garlic, ginger, egg, two types of sausage, and seasonings, highlighting their preference for combining cooked and raw elements.
Chapter 5
The Shy Boyz Club is joined by friends and engage in pre-dinner games involving shots and money-filled envelopes.
- Rich Ho, Justin Au, and Stevie from Ekiben join the Shy Boyz Club for the evening.
- Stevie introduces a game involving taking shots from Long Island Iced Tea-filled envelopes, some containing cash.
Chapter 6
The group's first stop at Momofuku Ko, where they experience their first refusal of Long Island Iced Tea.
- The Shy Boyz Club heads to Momofuku Ko, where their request for Long Island Iced Teas is turned down.
- Instead, they create their own expensive version of the drink using the restaurant's spirits list.
Chapter 7
The group enjoys traditional Cantonese dishes at Ping's, where they continue their Long Island Iced Tea escapade.
- The Shy Boyz Club visits Ping's Cantonese Seafood for authentic dishes like salt and pepper squid and chicken parm.
- They praise the quality of ingredients and the memorable culinary experience at Ping's.
Chapter 8
The Shy Boyz Club explores Chengdu-style skewer hotpot and continues their night with spicy broth and more Long Island Iced Teas.
- Moving on to Spicy Palace, the group indulges in skewer hotpot, a Chengdu-style culinary adventure.
- They are warned about the spicy beef tallow broth's after-effects but embrace the challenge.
Chapter 9
Josie's serves as a final stop where the group enjoys mac and cheese and concludes the Long Island Iced Tea challenge.
- At Josie Woods Pub, the Shy Boyz Club savors the mac and cheese and participates in the Long Island Iced Tea challenge.
- Eric claims victory in the drinking challenge, but there's some debate over who truly finished first.
Chapter 10
The evening ends with a pop-up event at 886, serving baos and Long Island Iced Teas to a large crowd.
- The night concludes with a Shy Boyz Club pop-up at 886, where they expected a small gathering but ended up hosting hundreds.
- The event features char siu baos, gallons of Long Island Iced Tea mix, and a celebration of their shared passion for food and drink.