Eating In Translation

New York-area food events, late May through June

Festival de la Calle 152
Saturday, May 28, late morning-late afternoon
152nd St. between Jackson and Union Aves., Woodstock, Bronx
www.NPRDPinc.org/152nd-street-festival
Previously: www.EatingInTranslation.com /2014/06/festival-cultur.html
Free admission

Indonesian bazaar at Moore Homestead Park
Saturday, May 28, 11:00-5:00
45th Ave. at Broadway, Elmhurst, Queens
www.Instagram.com/p/Cds9C7hrSrK
Previously, by the same organizers, at various locations: www.Flickr.com/search/?user_id=61177627%40N00&sort=date-taken-desc&text=indonesian%20gastronomy%20association&view_all=1
Free admission

Rib King NYC
Saturday, May 28, noon-4:00
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Livingston, Staten Island
www.TicketTailor.com/events/foodkarmanyc/608546
General admission tickets: $65; ages 21 and over only

Japan Performing Arts Early Summer Festival
Saturday, May 28, noon-6:00 (accompanied by an evening performance on June 17)
Nolan Park, Governors Island, New York
www.JapanPerformingArts.org/event-on-governors-island-2022
Free admission

Dance Africa Bazaar
Saturday through Monday, May 28-30, noon-8:00ish
Vicinity of Ashland Pl., Fort Greene, Brooklyn
www.BAM.org/bazaar
Previously: www.EatingInTranslation.com/2020/05/dance-africa-bazaar.html
Free admission

Bronx Night Market
Saturday, May 28, 1:00-7:00; repeats monthly through mid-autumn
Fordham Plaza, Fordham Rd. between Washington and Webster Aves., Bronx
www.TheBronxNightMarket.com
Free admission

969 NYC Coffee: Japanese Snacks in Jackson Heights

"While onigiri have a centuries-long tradition in Japan, onigirazu have been around only since the early 1990s. As the name might suggest, these are larger, grander relatives of onigiri in the shape of sandwiches, but with pressed vinegared sushi rice, wholly wrapped by nori, in lieu of bread. Oda fashions a dozen or so varieties, including onigirazu with chicken or pork tonkatsu; corned beef or spam; mango with avocado and a corn croquette [shown], okra with avocado, and seafood such as salmon or mackerel, soft-shell crab, shrimp and — our favorite — fried oyster.

"Proudly presented by Oda, each onigirazu — sliced in two with cut edges facing outward, snugly fit to a clear plastic carry-out container — feels like a jewel made just for us." Read more on Culinary Backstreets.

New York-area food events, May and June 2022

St. Demetrios Greek Festival
Thursday through Sunday, May 19-22, various hours
St. Demetrios Astoria School, 3011 30th Dr. (at 30th St.), Astoria, Queens
www.NYCarnivals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/st-demetrios-greek-fest-astoria-2022.jpg
Free admission

St. Nicholas Greek Festival
Thursday through Sunday, May 19-22, various hours
Greek Orthodox Shrine Church of St. Nicholas, 19610 Northern Blvd. (at 196th St.), Auburndale, Queens
www.StNicholasFlushing.org/demo/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GOLD-2022-festival-jpeg-redone-rotated-e1649947785124.jpg
Previously: www.EatingInTranslation.com/2011/10/st-nicholas-greek-festival.html
Free admission

St. Athanasios Greek Festival
Thursday through Sunday, May 19-22, various hours
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 51 Paramus Rd., Paramus, New Jersey
www.Facebook.com/stathnj/photos/gm.354313483304950/5709817912367325
Free admission

Season opener: Chinatown Night Market
Friday, May 20, 8:00-late; repeats periodically
Forsyth Plaza, Forsyth St. at Canal St., Manhattan
www.ThinkChinatown.org/nightmarket
Free admission with online registration

St. George Ukrainian Festival
Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, various hours
Outside St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, East 7th St. between Second and Third Aves., Manhattan
www.Facebook.com/StGeorgesUkrainianFestivalNYC
Previously: www.EatingInTranslation.com/2018/05/st_georges_dess.html
Free admission

New York-area food events, May through early June 2022

Uptown Night Market
Thursday, May 12, 4:00-10:00; repeats monthly through November
"Under the famous Harlem arches," Twelfth Ave. at West 135th St., Manhattan
www.UptownNightMarket.com
Previously: www.Flickr.com/photos/eatingintranslation/52013600345/lightbox
Free admission

St. George Greek Festival
Thursday through Sunday, May 12-15, various hours
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Rd., Piscataway, New Jersey
www.GOCNJ.org/news/annual-greek-festival
Admission: $2; children under age 12, free

Kimisis Theotokou Greek Festival
Friday through Sunday, May 13-15, various hours
Kimisis Theotokou Church of Brooklyn, 224 18th St. (at Fifth Ave.), Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
www.KimisisBrooklyn.org/greek-fest
Free admission

Viking Fest
Saturday, May 14, 10:00-5:00
Owl's Head Park, Colonial Ave. at 68th St., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
www.Facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10160009170734100&id=86441259099
Free admission

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, 10:00-6:00
Ninth Ave. between 42nd and 57th Sts., Manhattan
www.NinthAvenueFoodFestival.com
Free admission

Graham Avenue Fiesta
Saturday, May 14, 10:00-6:00
Graham Ave. (Ave. of Puerto Rico) between Boerum St. and Broadway, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
www.GrahamAvenueBID.org/events
Free admission

Ayiti Nou La Toujou Haitian Culture Day
Saturday, May 14, 11:00-6:00
Brooklyn Ave. between Foster and Newkirk Aves., East Flatbush, Brooklyn
www.Eventbrite.com/e/haitian-flag-day-celebration-ayiti-nou-la-toujou-2022-tickets-320315621647
Free admission

New York-area food events, May through early June 2022

Indonesian bazaar at the St. James Parish House
Saturday, May 7, 11:00-5:00; repeats monthly
Parish house of St. James Episcopal Church, 8407 Broadway (St. James-Corona Aves.), Elmhurst, Queens
www.Facebook.com/IndonesiaFoodBazaar
Previously: www.Flickr.com/search/?user_id=61177627%40N00&sort=date-taken-desc&text=indonesian%20james&view_all=1
Free admission

Ongoing weekly events
Smorgasburg, Friday through Sunday
Queens Night Market, Saturday (returns May 14)
Greenpoint Terminal Market, Saturday and Sunday
Hester Street Fair at the Seaport, Saturday and Sunday
Red Hook Food Vendors, Saturday and Sunday
Free admission to all

Uptown Night Market
Thursday, May 12, 4:00-10:00; repeats monthly through November
"Under the famous Harlem arches," Twelfth Ave. at West 135th St., Manhattan
www.UptownNightMarket.com
Previously: www.Flickr.com/photos/eatingintranslation/52013600345/lightbox
Free admission

Super Heroes: Our Favorite Italian Sandwich Shops in Queens

After we carried off our Godfather hero, "we found a place to spread out nearby at an out-of-service 'streetery' — one of the ad hoc dining areas that allowed New York restaurants to serve customers outdoors during the pandemic, when indoor dining was prohibited. That's where we learned that the Godfather could literally stop traffic. As we posed ours for a photo, a car pulled up alongside, and a fellow leaned out the window to ask where we'd bought it. We pointed back up the street, and his car made a U-turn in that direction. Evidently, this was a sandwich he couldn't refuse." Read more on Culinary Backstreets.