"[3] Before they founded FOOD, Goodden and Matta-Clark were already cooking for artists in New York and were already known for throwing dinner parties for friends, mainly hosted at their loft.

[4] The Event was accompanied by outdoor sculpture and celebrated the opening of the Alternative Gallery Space on Greene Street.

[6] The sculptures at the pig roast had been curated by Alanna Heiss of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA.

[10] Gooden and Matta-Clark wanted to create a space where they could help their friends find jobs while giving people a place to eat in what would later be known as SoHo.

[15] Meals included items like raw mackerel in wasabi sauce, Creole-style stuffed tongue and anchovy onion pie.

"[18] Many famous artists and performers, such as Donald Judd, Robert Rauschenberg and John Cage created meals at FOOD.

[22] Another unusual meal was made of living brine shrimp swimming in egg whites[15] called Alive.

[21] Perhaps the most unusual dinner was never realized: Mark di Suvero wished to serve meals through the windows of the restaurant using a crane and directing diners to eat with tools such as screwdrivers and hammers.

[24] Other famous artists who were frequently seen at FOOD included the members of Mabou Mines, the Philip Glass group and dancers of Grand Union.

[17] Filmmaker artist musician Vincent Gallo stated FOOD was the first place in New York City he ate at.