Smorgasburg Returns
Coachella is to music as Smorgasburg is to food. The food extravaganza came out of hibernation from its winter Crown Heights hideout with an impressive lineup of returning and new vendors. We’re drooling over Ramen Burger, the brisket sandwich from Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue, rice balls from Rice & Miso Everyday, every donut from Dough, and the french fry burrito from Best Buds Burritos. Happy feasting.
Saturdays, East River State Park, Williamsburg. Sundays at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5. Both 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Smorgasburg.com
Eat With Your Hands With Madhur Jaffrey
Forget forks, knives, and spoons. Dig into the distinct pleasures of utensils-free dining with Arun Venugopal and his guests (including Indian food world authority Madhur Jaffrey) for a delicious Indian meal, featuring eggplant chennai roast, mustard curry, and chicken kottumali. Bring on the wet-wipes!
Tuesday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. The Greene Space, 44 Charlton St. (corner of Varick Street). Tickets $40. TheGreeneSpace.org
Taste of the Lower East Side
Nothing brings a community together better than good food. Join Grand St. Settlement and up to 50 acclaimed and diverse restaurants for the 15th annual Taste of the Lower East Side. Participating restaurants include Veselka, The Stanton Social, Russ & Daughters, and Porsena. Proceeds from this event support Grand St. Settlement’s continuum of human services and programming for 10,00 New Yorkers of all ages. Tickets include unlimited tastings and open bars.
Wednesday, April 15, 6 p.m.–10 p.m. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. Tickets $195. TasteofLES.org
