A masterplan for the food adventure—or bender—of your dreams.
It's about that time of day where you stop doing actual work, your mind wanders off, and you begin meticulously planning every meal you're going to eat this weekend. From highly anticipated NYC Wine & Food Festival events, to a truffle feast at The NoMad, to a Korean food fest in Midtown, we've charted out your Saturday and Sunday feasted game plan for you.
We've also highlighted a couple noteworthy openings and celebrations, so whether you feel like sipping craft beer in Midtown or doing a cupcake run in Astoria, this weekend offers plenty of excuses to get out and enjoy a taste of the city. Now all you have to do is venture out into the byzantine food wonderland that is NYC and start eating.
Address and phone: Times Square pedestrian mall (no phone) Website: Koreanfoodfair.com Good for: A solid reason to visit Times Square this weekend; live music; kimchi This weekend, tourists and other visitors to Times Square will be treated to Korean food and cultural performances from New York's Korean Marching Band, Yanghyung Soul Factory (jazz), I Love Dance, and others. With over 25 vendors participating, swing by the crossroads of the world for tea and kimchi, roasted seaweed, and other Korean treats. Order this: Make it your goal to try at least three new things.
Address and phone: 370 Tompkins Ave, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn (347-915-1080) Website: Bedvyne.com Good for: Wine tastings with Nelson Mandela's family; ending Oktoberfest right. This evening, Bed Vyne wine shop is hosting some very special guests. From 6:00-8:00 p.m., join Makaziwe and Tukwini Mandela (daughter and granddaughter to the great Nelson) as they celebrate their new South African winery. Then on Saturday, Bed-Vyne's newish beer hall will anchor an end-of-Octoberfest celebration with local fall beers (Kelso Pumpkin, Coney Island Freaktoberfest, Ithaca Pumpkin, and others), and food trucks from Delaney Barbecue (AKA Briskettown), Khem Jerk Shop, The Bush Doctor, La Bella Torte, and Cuzen Duzen Doughnuts. Order this: Kelso Pumpkin Ale; Delaney BBQ brisket.