Spend Your Saturday at Smorgasburg

Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start of summer — that means, the days of outdoor restaurants, rooftop bars, and open-air food flea markets are upon us! A staple among New Yorkers and Long Islanders alike is Brooklyn's famous Smorgasburg. The food festival features almost 100 vendors that sell mind-blowingly delicious treats. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the vendors you’ve just GOT to try this weekend!

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Baked Cheese Haus:

These Wisconsin cheese fiends have brought raclette to Brooklyn! Whats raclette you ask? A block of cheese is melted on a heated stand and then scraped onto Baked Cheese Haus' signature subs — toasted baguettes with cured ham, cornichons, and green onions.

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Burrito Juarez:

These Juárez natives joined forces to serve the same Mexican burritos found in their hometown. — Spoiler Alert: They put Chipotle to shame. The wheat tortillas are made fresh to order and layered with your choice of fillings. Choose from refried beans, organic chicken or brisket, fresh chile sauce, and more.

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Destination Dumplings:

Indulge in fresh and crispy pan-fried dumplings inspired by flavors from all over the world. Queens natives, Tristan Chin-Fatt and Andrew Steinberg, were influenced by their culturally diverse heritages — Chinese-Jamaican and African American-Jewish, respectively.

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John’s Juice

Using a super fancy imported Japanese machine, John's Juice instantly blends juices inside their skins. The result is a delicious juice in a waste-free receptacle — did we mention they make for awesome Instagram pictures!?

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Pop Pasta:

Two words: Spaghetti Donut — What more do you need to know? Similar to a traditional Italian spaghetti pie, strands of spaghetti are molded into donut form and baked until crispy and delicious. Choose from red sauce, aglio e olio, or carbonara style.

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Strange Flavor Burger Shack:

Looking for a spicy twist? Strange Flavor Burger Shack infuses America's favorite dishes with heat! Some of our favorite menu items include the fried sesame pancake stuffed with spicy mayo brisket and cucumber salad covered in chili oil.

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Events to Check out at This Year’s NYCWFF

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Eat, drink, and end hunger - New York City’s largest wine and food festival is back this weekend! From Thursday October 13th until Sunday October 16th, The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF) presented by Coco-Cola will be offering tastings, cooking demonstrations, intimate dinners, celebrity chef appearances, and more.

With more than 100 events taking place across New York City - and into Brooklyn - the Festival has raised more than $9.5 million to support the fight to end hunger with No Kid Hungry® and Food Bank For New York City.  

If you’re looking to get in on the action, but would prefer not to fork over $200+ dollars - it’s not too late! Here are some events with tickets still available that wont break the bank:

Aperitivo! hosted by Anne Burrell part of LOCAL presented by Delta Air Lines
Friday October 14th @ 6pm | Tickets: $85 [21+]
Head to The Biergarten at The Standard, High Line for a happy hour with Food Network star Anne Burrell. Enjoy a variety of tapas, cheese, charcuterie and wine sure to stimulate your appetite and prep you for a food-filled weekend!

Nordic Breakfast hosted by Claus Meyer and Gunnar Gíslason
Saturday October 15th @ 10:30am | Tickets: $100 [21+]
Begin the day with a Nordic breakfast at Claus Meyer’s fine dining restaurant Agern. Icelandic executive chef Gunner Gíslason will be creating a morning menu inspired by the season with a nod to traditional Nordic breakfast items.

Culinary Demonstrations Only at the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite featuring Samsung® Culinary Demonstrations presented by Mastercard®
Saturday October 15th @ 12pm | Tickets: $95 [all ages]
For the first time ever, NYCWFF is opening its doors for foodies of all ages! Head to Pier 94 and watch your favorite chefs cooking live on stage. Learn some new recipes, creative cooking techniques, and after the demonstrations - chefs, authors, and culinary personalities will be standing by to answer questions.   

Koreatown Eats sponsored by Korean Food Foundation hosted by Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard
Saturday October 15th @ 10pm | Tickets: $95 [21+]
Koreatown: A Cookbook authors Deuki Hong and Matt Redbird join Cooking Channel’s Judy Joo for a late-night K-Town inspired party event! Union Fare - a new food hall in Union Square - will transform into a rollicking K-Town club with K-pop tunes, Karaoke, and endless plates of Korean dishes and specialty cocktails! 

Game Day Eats presented by Samuel Adams hosted by Jaymee Sire
Sunday October 16th @ 12:30pm | Tickets: $125 [21+]
What better way to spend game day? Head into Brooklyn to cheer on your favorite team while celebrating the best parts of Sunday Football - the snacks of course. Join ESPN’s Jaymee Sire and football fans from around the city at this ultimate viewing party at Hill Country BK.

Lucky Chopsticks an Asian Night Market hosted by Andrew Zimmern
Sunday October 16th @ 6pm | Tickets: $75 [21+]
Close out the festival weekend with a celebration of Asian cuisine. Award-winning culinary adventurer James Beard and Bizarre Foods frontman Andrew Zimmern will host this Night Market at Metropolitan West - featuring a wide array of dim sum, noodles, sushi, potstickers, sake, beer, and more!

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5 Must Try Vendors at This Year’s Smorgasburg

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Warning: Do not attempt to read this blog on an empty stomach - seriously, don’t. Smorgasburg is back outdoors and it’s better, and more delicious, than ever! To meet the demands of die-hard foodies, the artisanal festival can be found on Saturdays in it’s original location of Williamsburg and newly set up shop on Sundays in Prospect Park. 

Whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or want to indulge in some Asian street food, these vendors are worth lining up for:

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1. Big Mozz:  This is for every cheese lover out there! The secret behind the Big Mozz is hand stretched cheese, resulting in some of the most amazing fried mozzarella sticks and pizzas known to man.
2. BrunchStreet: Put a new spin on your breakfast classics with BrunchStreet’s brunch-on-a -stick. Caramelized french toast and sausage skewers are among fan favorites, as are the quail eggs on a stick, a traditional Chinese breakfast.
3. Wowfulls: The name says it all- wow!  This Hong Kong creation pairs egg based waffles with ice cream and toppings, resulting in the most beautiful and Instagram-worthy cone you’ve ever seen. Choose from three different combos including green tea ice cream and Oreo cookie crumb, perfect for those hot days ahead.
4. Best Buds Burritos: As if a standard burrito isn’t delicious enough, these burritos incorporate all of the traditional ingredients we love, while adding a twist--french fries! The combination of this salty snack and mouth-watering meat will have anyone who tries it saying “Holy Guacamole!”
5. Fedoroff’s South Philly Cheesesteaks: No outdoor food festival would be complete without a Philly cheesesteak. Staying true to his native roots of Philadelphia, Dave Fedoroff, who already runs the successful Fedoroff Roast Pork, tops off thinly sliced steak with creamy cheez whiz and onions.

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