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How do you know when you’ve reached celebrity status? Sure, some may count sold-out concerts, streams and Instagram followers. But the ultimate marker? Having your own meal. Starting with Michael Jordan’s sandwich at McDonald’s, named “the McJordan,” a handful of celebrities have partnered with restaurants, including Cardi B, Saweetie and Travis Scott, who have all had a combo meal with Ronald McDonald. Megan Thee Stallion gave us something for the hotties, namely the “Hottie Sauce” at Popeyes. But now, a local New York figure is getting in on the game, dropping his first-ever meal. But instead of going the fast food route, he’s keeping it local—and for that we are thankful.
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Now available at Time Out Market New York comes The Righteous Combo Market Meal. Behind it, “NYC’s hype man for mom-and-pop eateries,” Jaeki Cho. For those unfamiliar, Cho is the co-founder of Righteous Eats, a channel dedicated to uplifting under-the-radar and immigrant-owned eateries. Initially started as a way to help struggling restaurant during the pandemic, the brand has nearly hit 700k followers (combining Instagram and TikTok) by telling the story of various businesses across the boroughs, hosting free events and providing restaurant owners with the tools to thrive. Now joining the greats, our December cover star has dropped his own meal at Time Out Market New York, and dare we say, it is pretty righteous.
The Righteous Combo Market Meal is a three-part meal, sure to fill the hungriest among us. The meal starts with wings spiked with numbing Sichuan peppers, followed by a pizza personally-made in the kitchen by Cho. For those who are of age, the combo also includes a bourbon-spiked drink for the sipping. Hungry appetites can order it all at once or get it a la carte. Peep the full menu below.
The Righteous Combo Market Meal
- Tease your appetite with the Chicken Wings-Dry Rub from The Rogue Panda. Fried to a shattering crisp, these wings are dry-rubbed in a numbing Sichuan spice.
- Created by Jaeki Cho himself is the Kale Me Spicy pizza made with Fornino. This tomato-based pie starts with two types of cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan, plus kale and soppressata. Bringing balance of sweet heat, the pizza is topped with sweet peppers and a much appreciated drizzle of chili oil.
- If you need something to wash it all down, the Pear Pressure is here for you. The bourbon-based cocktail is stirred with Savoia, a ginger liquor and a cooling pear purée.
This deal is on from now until January 1 and can be ordered through the app, so come hungry.