Every Friday during the summer, Harlem turns into an epic food-filled block party. The rotating roster includes more than 60 Harlem food vendors, 80 percent are minority and women-owned, including Oscar Arepas, Harlem Seafood Soul, and Tashana's Kitchen Home of the Mac 'N Cheese Cupcake. Thousands have shown up to past events, so the organizers…
Hosted every year in the Bronx, this cultural festival brings together Ghanaians, Africans, and friends for an energetic day of live music and dance, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment. As with any traditional Ghanaian spread, expect jollof rice, fufu, and harder to find specialties. Also recommended: a picnic blanket, your favorite drinks, and energy to…
Sandwiched between East Harlem and Astoria, Randall's Island constitutes a 330-acre sprawl with nine miles of waterfront pathways and many grassy fields. It's also home to the dynamic Urban Farm with free, interactive classes introducing visitors to all the farm's amenities. During the island's three-hour Waterfront Festival, a family-friendly water-themed event, the Community Food Educator…
