Annual Three Island BBQ
“The Journey Continues—Kon Tiki”
Thursday, September 5, 2024
This year’s evening theme will be Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki journey to the Polynesian islands. Kon Tiki left Callao Peru on the afternoon of April 28, 1947 and arrived 101 days later traveling 4,300 miles to land at an islet off Raroia Atoll in the Tuamotu group of Polynesian islands simulating what was believed to be pre-Columbian materials and technologies; the journey may have been the moon walk of its day. The Explorers Club flag was flown atop the balsa raft during its voyage.
The Explorers Club 3 Island BBQ will celebrate this expedition and the exploration accomplishments of our membership featuring a special Polynesian Islands inspired cocktail the “Mai Tai” as well as a “Peach Bourbon Smash” with Bulliet Bourbon to pair with a special featured BBQ from the Dinosaur BBQ of New York which includes St. Louis Pork Ribs and Prime Beef Brisket-maybe the best Texas BBQ in New York City. We will have dancing and music provided by DJ Marla from Manhattan City Music who is a very talented musician and DJ. Casual island dress and summer attire is suggested. The two most originally dressed festive man and woman in the themes of Polynesia native dress or Kon Tiki’s Crew will each receive a special Door Prize. The Door Prize includes one book each of “Kon-Tiki” by Thor Heyerdahl of later editions/printings of the original book.
BBQ Feast from the menu include: Hors D’oeuvres such as Shrimp cocktail, Vegetable Samosas and Pigs in a blanket. Two of the main courses include Dinosaur BBQ prepared St. Louis Pork Ribs and Prime Beef Brisket. The other main courses will be BBQ Chicken and Kelp Burgers with condiments. Our sides will include Grilled Gold Yukon Potatoes with rosemary and garlic with Grilled Vegetable Skewers as well as Vegan Chopped Salad with tomatoes roasted corn, chickpeas, cucumbers, peppers hearts of palm, and fresh herb dressing. Desserts will be Double Chocolate Brownies and Strawberry Shortcake. In addition to our featured cocktails there will be a full premium bar and soft drinks.
Event Committee Chair: Jonathan M. Conrad, MED’87
Vice Chair, Rodney H. Brown MN’02
Committee: Deirdre B. Brennan MR’04, Kellie Gerardi MR’13, Shade Mazer SM’18 and Gaelin A. Rosenwaks FR’06 and Angela M.H, Schuster, FR’91
As this is one of our most popular members events, we encourage you to reserve your tickets now and invite guests. Guests 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).
The event will be held at Club Headquarters, 46 East 70th Street; on Thursday 9/05/24 check-in at 6:00 pm and cocktails at 6:15 pm, with dinner served approximately 7:00 PM (food service over at 8:45 PM) and the event ends at 10:00 PM.
Ticket price: $120 – no refunds after 8/30/24.
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To secure a reservation (members only and their guests) please try to use the online purchase portal above, if you have any issues feel free to email us at reservations@explorers.org, or call us at 212.628.8383.
