Ramen Rules New York

Improve your ramen acumen at this educational panel discussion, moderated by TONY Food & Drink editor Jordana Rothman. Experts Masahiro Nakano (Shinyokohama Ramen Museum) and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt (Serious Eats) will discuss the city's ongoing noodle boom, breaking down everything from regional variations to proper slurping technique. A postdiscussion tasting will let you put your new ramen knowledge to the test: Sample the difference between miso and soy broths, and decide whether noodle thickness influences flavor.