{"product_id":"annual-three-island-bbq-2026","title":"Annual Three Island BBQ","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 147, 209);\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Journey Continues to the Caribbean Islands”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year’s evening will begin with a Caribbean theme originating in Trinidad and Tobago where steel drums were invented in 1939. It was the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century and has become a transformative sound throughout the world. During the cocktail period of the Three Island BBQ you will be transported by way of melodic vibes of the Caribbean, as master of steel drums, Raymond Charles, who hails from Trinidad and Tobago, plays two steel drums at once to start your journey for the evening. We will also have  dancing and music provided by one of New York’s best party DJs, Victor Lesser,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManhattan City Music\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a very talented musician and DJ.   Steel Band player Raymond Charles’ band is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaribbean Authentics.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Casual island dress and summer attire is suggested. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full bar will be included with Caribbean cocktails (Pina Coladas \u0026amp; Rum Punch). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePASSED HORS D’OEUVRES\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003einclude Caribbean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish Mini Tacos, Deviled Eggs and Melon \u0026amp; Proscuitto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e  BUFFET DINNER \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grilled Steak (Top Sirloin) served with Chimichurri \u0026amp; Horseradish sauces.  Chicken (mix of breasts \u0026amp; thighs on the grill) served with a special Barbecue sauce and Grilled Baby Back Pork Ribs with BBQ sauce.  We will grill (“Impossible” or “Beyond”) Burgers (vegan), buns, condiments.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSides\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will serve Macaroni Salad (primavera style with roasted summer vegetables, vinaigrette); Roasted Corn \u0026amp; Bean Salad; Caprese–mozzarella, tomatoes and basil; and a Green salad which will include grape tomatoes, hearts of palm with a vinaigrette.   A side of Jalapeno Corn Bread will also be served.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eESSERT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy our Chef Bill of Party Box will bake several large rum cakes in the Caribbean Tortuga style.  We will also serve Brownies and Watermelon slices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoor Prizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo first prizes includes a taste of the Caribbean Islands by way of a beautiful package of 6 small rum cakes from the world famous Tortuga Carribean Rum Cakes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is one of our most popular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emembers events, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe encourage you to reserve your tickets now and invite guests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuests may also make reservations by referring to a member friend’s name and using their own credit card (if you are a guest and paying for a reservation online there is a section online called notes where you can put the members name that is your friend). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe event will be held at Club Headquarters, 46 East 70th Street; on Thursday 9\/10\/26 check-in at 6:00 pm and cocktails at 6:15 pm, with dinner served approximately 7:15 PM (food service over at 8:45 PM) and the event ends at 10:00 PM.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTicket price\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: $125 \u003c\/b\u003e– \u003cb\u003eno refunds after 9\/4\/26.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":43503322824752,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Guest Ticket (Please Put Member Referral in \"Order Notes\" Section During Checkout)","offer_id":43503322857520,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/8434\/7696\/files\/3islandbig.png?v=1754413987","url":"https:\/\/store.explorers.org\/products\/annual-three-island-bbq-2026","provider":"The Explorers Club Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}