Make the Most of May: Things to Do
Is May the best month? It just MAY be. Here’s some stuff to do in the month that Manhattan becomes Foodhattan.
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Friday Night Burlesque at Hotel Chantelle
Fridays are for getting saucy.
92 Ludlow St. NY, NY 10002
(212) 254-9100
www.hotelchantelle.com
May 1 – May 28: Madison Square Eats
The Spring installment of the twice-a-year food market, Madison Square Eats is one of our fave places to be indecisive. We’ll have one of everything.
For Details: Madison Square Park
May 2: Kentucky Derby Party at American Whiskey
What’s more American than the Kentucky Derby? Whiskey. And partying for a sport that you only watch once a year. Head to American Whiskey and get yo’self a Mint Julep. Wear a hat, if you like.
247 W. 30th St. NY, NY 10001
For Tickets: www.eventbrite.com
(212) 967-1070
May 5: Tequila & Cheese with the Bedford Cheese Shop
Tequila. Cheese. There is nothing more we need to say.
The Homestead
67 Irving Pl. NY, NY 10003
For Tickets: www.eventbrite.com
May 5: Cinco de Mayo Party at Hudson Terrace
Fiesta! With a view.
621 W. 46th St. NY, NY 10036
(212) 315-9400
For Booking Info: email info@hudsonterracenyc.com
May 7: Grand Gourmet: The Flavor of Midtown
Sometimes being touristy can be tasty. This one-night-only event brings more than 40 food and drink purveyors into Vanderbilt Hall to support Midtown Manhattan homeless service programs. We heart NY.
89 E. 42nd St. NY, NY 10017
www.grandcentralpartnership.nyc/things-to-do/grand-gourmet
May 12: BBQ Blowout with Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
BBQ in BK with a DJ. Yep.
10 Hope St. Brooklyn, NY 11211
For Tickets: www.eventbrite.com
May 13: Cooking Class with April Bloomfield
Learn to cook like the lady behind The Breslin and Spotted Pig at Williams-Sonoma Columbus Circle.
10 Columbus Circle
For Tickets: www.eventbrite.com
May 14 – May 17: Frieze Art Fair
The annual contemporary art fair heads to Randall’s Island this year, bringing along with them galleries, artists, musicians, and food from all over the world. Party on.
Randall’s Island
http://friezenewyork.com
May 14 – May 17: Harlem EatUp!
The first Harlem food festival, with Marcus Samuelson at the helm, will feature intimate tasting events at Harlem institutions like Sylvia’s and Rao’s and an all-day food and music festival in Morningside Park. The likes of Daniel Boulud and Bobby Flay will be stepping out to celebrate Harlem.
Various Locations
http://harlemeatup.com
May 27 – May 30: New Taste of the Upper West Side
This 3-day event celebrates the fabulous restaurants of the UWS, with all proceeds going to neighborhood projects. We’re most excited about opening night: The Soiree in the Park, where we’ll sip champagne, listen to classical music, and eat appies al fresco from some of our uptown faves, like Sarabeth’s and Luke’s Lobster. We fancy.
Various Locations
http://www.newtasteuws.com
May 29*: Edible Manhattan’s Brooklyn Uncorked
The 9th annual Brooklyn Uncorked will be our official kick-off to summer. With more than 30 food vendors and a still-growing list of local vineyards, this is where we’ll discover our new favorite NY wines.
http://www.ediblemanhattan.com/event/brooklyn-uncorked-3/
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