Serious Eats: New York
NYC Events for the Weekend (and Beyond)
Learn to make Korean dishes at A Homemade Korean Feast. [Photograph: Robyn Lee]
Saturday (September 4)
Brazilian Cultural Parade & Festival
Saturday September 4th, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Come to check out the colorful parade, but be sure to stick around for the equally enticing food. Vendors all along 46th St. will serve up everything from moqueca, a traditional seafood stew, to vatapa, a paste made from bread, shrimp, coconut milk, and a variety of other ingredients. Free. 46th St btwn. Madison and 5th Aves., New York NY; no phone; event website
Snout 'N Stout
Saturday September 4th, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Join BKLYNYard on North 3rd St in Brooklyn for a sidewalk pig roast, complete with beer, coleslaw, and several sauces for your dipping pleasure. If you want in on the food, however, you'll need to buy advance tickets on the event website. Tickets for food range from $10-$15/person. 50 N 3rd St., Brooklyn NY; no phone; event website
Sunday (September 5)
The New York Jerk, Yam, & Roti Jam
Sunday September 5th, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This festival, located at Brooklyn Tech, opens with a Caribbean Gospel Brunch. Later in the day, Jerk Chicken, Yam, and Roti vendors will be serving traditional Caribbean and Jamaican food until late in the evening. Vegan food is also available. 496 Clermont Ave., Brooklyn NY; no phone; event website
Parked: Food Truck Fest
Sunday September 5th,12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Everything from Vietnamese BBQ to brick-oven pizza is only a short ferry ride away to Governor's Island for this expansive street food fest. This year's new space means new eats, including dumplings from Rickshaw Dumpling and German fare from Halo Berlin. Free. Colonel's Row at Governor's Island., New York NY; no phone; event website
Monday (September 6)
Asian Feastival
Monday September 6th, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sampling the many Asian cuisines that Queens has to offer is only part of this enormous festival at the Sheraton Laguardia East Hotel. Break away from the food and check out the moderated panel discussions with a variety of food experts (Joe DiStefano, Eddie Huang), on-site Asian farmers market, and various guided tours of Flushing. $55 (advance), $60 (day of). 135-20 39th Ave., Flushing NY; (718) 460-6666; event website
Wednesday (September 8)
The Cocktail Lab—A Hands-On Workshop
Wednesday September 8th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join mixologist Jonathan Pogash at The Astor Center to perfect your drink-making technique. After a brief rundown of the basics, you'll be let loose to create your own unique cocktails with the various provided spirits, mixers, fruit, herbs, and spices. $65/person. 399 Lafayette St., New York NY; (212) 674-7501; event website
A Homemade Korean Feast: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
Wednesday September 8th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Astor Center's Chef Ori will show you how to use the Asian principle five flavors (salty, sweet, sour, bitter and hot) to turn everyday ingredients into classic Korean dishes. Try your hand at Japchae, clear noodle and veggies with a sesame flavor, or Bulgogi, beef marinated in garlic that's great for grills and stir-frys. $125/person. 399 Lafayette St., New York NY; (212) 674-7501; event website