NEW YORK (PIX11) — Autumn has arrived, signaling the end of several popular food festivals held throughout the summer.
Food enthusiasts may need to brave colder temperatures for some of the upcoming festivals, but this could be their last chance to try savory foods from around the world until spring.
More Local News The inaugural NYC Halal Fest is scheduled at the Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery, from noon until 8 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event will feature 27 exceptional food vendors, all serving exclusively halal food prepared following stringent halal guidelines.
Priority Hours Admission tickets are available for those wanting early access to the festival. General admission is free after 2 p.m. All visitors must show their Eventbrite scan code at the entrance.
Thai Fest promises a taste of Thailand’s unique food culture, with delicious dishes like Crab Fried Rice, spicy KraPow, sweet Mango Sticky Rice, flavorful Garlic Noodles, and tangy Tom Yum Ramen. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:
- October 5 – 4th Avenue from 12th to 14th Street
- October 13 – Broadway from 80th to 82nd Street
Learn to cook soup dumplings at New York City’s first-ever festival dedicated to the Chinese comfort dish. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sixth Avenue between 31st Street and 32nd Street.
Some attendees can participate in soup dumpling-making sessions that will run for an hour and a half starting at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Registration is $68 and comes with an apron and a to-go box for the dumplings.
Boasting over 60 food and beverage vendors, Taste of Sunnyside offers a wide variety of cuisine, including Algerian, Brazilian, Colombian, Filipino, and Romanian.
This open-air restaurant crawl spans Lowery Plaza, 40th Street & Queens Boulevard Bliss Plaza, and 46th Street & Queens Boulevard.
The event runs from 1 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here .
Starting at 4 p.m. at 385 Ninth Avenue at Manhattan West Plaza, this vibrant food festival offers delicacies from top eateries, including Ci Siamo, Daily Provisions, Zou Zou’s, Midnight by Navarro’s, Citizens, Katsuya, and Casa Dani.
There will be live DJ performances throughout the event. Click here for the full list of bites available.
Easy day trips from NYC to see fall foliage Hundreds of chefs and culinary personalities from around the world will gather in New York City for this four-day, 80-event extravaganza. Events include tastings, cocktail parties, classes, and more!
NYYCFF supports God’s Love We Deliver, providing life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling for New Yorkers living with severe illness. To date, over $14.8 million in proceeds have been raised for charitable causes.
Are you a fan of anime and also a foodie? Well, we have the perfect event for you! Anime fans can meet with voice actors Emily Cramer, Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, and Laurie Hymes while enjoying anime-inspired foods, including Pikachu Pineapple cakes, Nami’s Fruit sandwiches, and Tanjiro’s Onigiri.
Tickets are available for general admission from 2 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at 26 Bridge Street in Brooklyn.
Are you looking to try some delicious soup dumplings or a roasted crispy Peking duck bun? Look no further! Dragon Fest offers a wide variety of delectable Chinese dishes in one location. You can come with your friends or journey to the festival on your own to immerse yourself in art, traditions, and culture.
- October 5 – 4th Avenue from 12th to 14th Street
- October 6 – 6th Avenue from 30th to 32nd Street
- October 13 – Broadway from 80th to 82nd Street
Japan Fes – October 5, 6, 13, 27
Japan Fes is a food festival that offers a wide range of culinary delights and unique variations of traditional Japanese dishes, from Grade A wagyu steaks to cute dog-shaped taiyaki. The festival features vendors from all across NYC and even out of state, who come together to showcase their delicious cuisines. The festivals run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations are as follows:
- October 5 – East Village (4th Avenue from 9th to 11th Street)
- October 6 – Chelsea (6th Avenue from 24th to 25th Street)
- October 13 – Upper West Side (Broadway, 75th to 76th Street)
- September 28 – Upper West Side (Broadway, 96th to 97th Street)
NYC’s first ever Mexican Restaurant Week highlights diverse cuisine Night Markets NYC will host a series of events in October in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Each night market features over 40 vendors offering savory treats from 4 to 10 p.m. General admission is free. Night Markets NYC will be held at the following locations:
What are your taste buds craving? Brazilian, Cambodian, Ethiopian, Peruvian, Sudanese, Tibetan, or Venezuelan? These are just a few types of cuisine offered by the impressive lineup of 72 food vendors slated to be at the Queens Night Market.
Stop by from 4 p.m. to midnight, eat delicious food, enjoy live performances, and visit the many artisans and makers.
The Queens Night Market is behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park.
A smorgasbord is a buffet-style meal that typically offers a variety of hot and cold dishes and Smorgasburg in NYC is no different. The food festival boasts an array of foods from tacos to Portuguese egg tarts. Smorgasburg is held at the World Trade Center on Fridays, the Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg on Saturdays, and Prospect Park on Sundays.
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