Comestible events this weekend for New York and beyond:
Greek Festival
Enjoy homemade Greek foods and pastries, shop in the agora and flea market, and dance the night away.
Saints Constantine & Helen Cathedral
64 Schermerhorn Street (between Court St & Boerum Pl), Downtown Brooklyn
Friday, 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Saturday, 1:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Sunday, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Free.
(718) 624-0595
http://www.stconstantineandhelen.org/
By train: 2,3,4,5 (IRT) to Borough Hall, M,R (BMT) to Court Street
By bus: B41, B61, B63, B75
Gateway to Nations, NYC Native American Heritage Celebration
The largest Native American festival in New York City features three days of Native American singing, dancing, drumming, food, crafts, jewelry, birds of prey, and more.
Floyd Bennett Field
Gateway National Recreation Area
50 Aviation Road, Brooklyn
Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Donation: $12 Adults; $6 Children/Seniors
(718) 686-0012
(718) 686-9297
http://www.redhawkcouncil.org/
By bus: Q35
86th Street Bensonhurst Street Festival
Rides, games, food, and entertainment for the whole family.
86th Street (19th Av to Bay Pkwy), Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Sunday, 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Free.
(718) 745-3511
By train: D,M to 20 Av
By bus: B1, B6, B82
Farther afield in the Comestiblogosphere:
Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off
About two dozen competitors from around the country serve up some 3,000 gallons of chowder as they vie for soup-remacy in Newport, Rhode Island's 29th annual cook-off. Taste and vote for best chowdah, as well as for best clam cake. Over $10,000 in prizes are at stake.
Saturday, 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Admission: $20 (children 12 and under free with an accompanying adult)
http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/
http://www.gonewport.com/
Second Annual Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor®
This food fest returns to National Harbor on the Potomac River in our nation's capital. This event celebrates the use of "local, fresh and responsibly sourced ingredients from both land and sea." Admission includes tastings of food, wine, beer, and spirits, as well as access to seminars, chef demonstrations, and workshops. Attendees also receive a souvenir bag and wine glass.
Saturday, 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M.
Sunday, 12:00 Noon to 6:00 P.M.
Tickets: $65 (ages 21 and older); $30 (ages 12-20); $15 (ages 6-11)
(443) 716-2800
Northampton Restaurant Week
This weeklong event concludes Sunday, 7 June. Fifteen Northampton, Massachusetts restaurants strut their stuff with three-course menus at the fixed price of $20.09 (excluding taxes, beverages, and gratuities).
(413) 584-1900
http://www.northamptonrestaurantweek.com/
http://www.explorenorthampton.com/
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