1. Mon, May 5th@ 8PM | 92nd Street Y | 92nd St at Lexington Ave | Manhattan
The Wide World of Vegetables and Fruits (and What to Do With Them)
Ever found yourself wondering how the heck you can use a fruit or vegetable at the Farmers’ Market or in your CSA box? Join Hugh Acheson and Kat Kinsman as they bring produce to the center of your plate. Tickets are $30.
2. Thurs, May 14th- Sun, May 17th | Harlem | Manhattan
Harlem Eat Up: A Celebration of Food, Spirit, and Culture
The highly-anticipated 4-day festival, highlighting all the variety and deliciousness of Harlem in all its glory. Join a fabulous dinner party, hit The Stroll, or hear what the tastemakers are discussing at Harlem Talks. As part of its mission and dedication to Harlem, the festival will donate proceeds to Harlem Park to Park and Citymeals-on-Wheels to support small business and feeding Harlem’s homebound elderly. Buy your tickets at Red Rooster, 310 Lenox Ave. Mon-Fri 2PM-5PM.
3. Thurs, May 14th, 6:30PM-8:30PM | 61local | 61 Bergen St. | Brooklyn
UrbanAg Pitch Night
Calling all Urban Food Production, Security & Access Business ideas! This is an open-mic night for fresh business ideas to improve food access and availability in NYC- five minutes to pitch your idea and get feedback from industry experts. Email urbanagpitch@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and 250 word description of your idea.
4. Friday, May 15th
Food Revolution Day!
Join the fight for Food Education for every child. Food Revolution Day is looking to create “a strong sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again, and empower people everywhere to fight obesity.” Sign the petition here+ keep an eye out for our Food Revolution Day contest to come!
5. Sat, May 16th, 11:30AM-3PM | 334 Greenwich St. (at Duane St.) | Manhattan
Taste of Tribeca
An outdoor culinary festival benefiting arts and enrichment programs at local public schools PS 150 and PS 234. Enjoy dishes from over 60 of Tribeca’s best restaurants, wine and beer tours, family-friendly Kids’ and Sports Zones, and live entertainment. Celebrate the 21st Annual Taste of Tribeca- tickets are $45, use our discount code: FOODSTAND to get $5 off!