The first of these fairs was held in 2008, shortly after Cyclone Nargis made its devastating landfall. This year, write organizers at the Moegyo Humanitarian Foundation, "We are very pleased that we are able to serve hard-to-find special dishes to our visitors. Even many Burmese contacts are telling us that it will be a special treat. As in previous years, we will be serving the dishes at a very reasonable price to raise money for the orphans and disadvantaged children in the poorest parts of Myanmar (Burma)."
The 2010 food fair will be held on Sunday, June 13 (which gives you all Saturday to enjoy the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party). Click the photo for a closer look at what's on offer, then line up some dining buddies — when else will you find a Burmese feast like this?
Burmese Food Fair and Fundraiser
P.S. 12 (The James B. Colgate School), 42-00 72nd St., Woodside, Queens
www.Moegyo.org
Sunday, June 13, 2010, noon-4:00
meet you there, Dave! I'll be coming from a bike ride out to 5-Star Punjabi for lunch so it will be on the later side.
Posted by: avisualperson | June 01, 2010 at 08:13 PM
I wouldn't dilly-dally too much at a place that's open every day, however good the food. This Burmese fair comes just once a year, and you can be sure some of the less common items will disappear before long!
Posted by: Dave Cook | June 01, 2010 at 08:51 PM
I hope to make it to this. Sounds tasty!
Posted by: Ike | June 10, 2010 at 07:52 PM
Dave, I am very appreciative that I learned about this event, all thanks to you. It was fantastic! Hard not to mourn its disappearance for a year even while I was there.
Posted by: grateful | June 13, 2010 at 05:27 PM
What a great event! The young ginger salad, Samosa soup, and night market shaved ice were my favorites. Thanks to Dave for the scoop
Posted by: Thanks! | June 14, 2010 at 09:58 AM