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MAD. SQ. EATS FALL 2015

Fall edition of Mad. Sq. Eats continues through October 1 (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Fall edition of Mad. Sq. Eats continues through October 1 (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Worth Square, across from Madison Square Park
Broadway & Fifth Ave. at 24th St.
Daily through October 1, free admission, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
www.madisonsquarepark.org

The fall edition of Mad. Sq. Eats is up and running in the pedestrian plaza known as Worth Square at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Ave. at 24th St., where more than two dozen gourmet vendors are serving culinary delights through October 1. People flock to the area, just across the street from Madison Square Park, to amass their own international multicourse tasting menu. This season’s participants are Arancini Bros., ASIADOG, Bar Suzette Crêperie & Bistro, Bangkok Bar, Calexico, the Cannibal Beer and Butcher, Farm Road, Fire Belly Korean BBQ, the Gumbo Bros., Hong Kong Street Cart, ilili, Jicama “California Street Food,” KOA, Macaron Parlour, Mayhem & Stout, Melt Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mexicue, Momofuku Milk Bar, Nunu Chocolates, Paella Shack by Barraca, Red Hook Lobster Pound, Roberta’s, Sigmund’s, La Sonrisa Empanadas, Takumi Taco, Cheesesteaks by the Truffleist, Two Tablespoons, and Uma Temakeria.

MAD. SQ. EATS / MAD. SQ. MUSIC / MAD SQ. ART

(photo by twi-ny/mdr)

People will be flocking to the Madison Square Park aread this month for food, art, music, and more (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Worth Square and Madison Square Park
Broadway & Fifth Ave. at 24th St.
Mad. Sq. Eats open daily through October 3, free, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Mad. Sq. Music takes place Saturdays at 3:00 through October 4
Mad. Sq. Art opens September 18
www.urbanspacenyc.com
www.madisonsquarepark.org

The fall edition of Mad. Sq. Eats is up and running in the pedestrian plaza known as Worth Square at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Ave. at 24th St., where more than two dozen gourmet vendors are serving culinary delights through October 3. People flock to the area, just outside of Madison Square Park, to amass their own international multicourse tasting menu. Among the many tantalizing options are oysters from Brooklyn Oyster Party, chili salted shrimp from Hong Kong Street Cart, fish tacos from Calexico, a personal pizza from Roberta’s, bulgogi burgers from Asiadog, truffled mozzarella crepes and fries from Bar Suzette, gluten-free dishes from Two Tablespoons, charcuterie from Charlito’s Cocina, the pressed chicken sandwich and Phoenician fries from ililli, empanadas from La Sonrísa, the short rib brisket sandwich from Mayhem & Stout, mini rice balls from Arancini Bros., the lobster BLT from Red Hook Lobster Pound, Tostilocos from Mexicue, Frenchman Street Creole gumbo from the Gumbo Bros., and meatball sliders with Not Your Average Brown Sauce and Gorgonzola cheese from Mighty Balls, in addition to culinary fare and flair from Pig and Khao, the Cannibal, Turan, Breads Bakery, Lunch Box by Takumi, and Seoul Lee Korean BBQ. And then comes dessert, which features ice-cream-cookie sandwiches from Melt, corn-flake and compost cookies from Momofuku Milk Bar, truffles from Nunu Chocolates, truffle-cheddar pretzels from Sigmund’s, cannoli from Stuffed Artisan Cannolis, apple cider donuts from Doughnuttery, and the splendid macarons from Macaroun Parlor. To enhance your visit, plan on going during one of the free Saturday afternoon Mad. Sq. Music concerts in the park from 3:00 to 5:00; Suzy Bogguss and Miss Tess & the Talkbacks perform on September 13, Aoife O’Donovan and Cahalen Morrison & Eli West on September 20, and Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge and Front Country on September 27. (Dom Clemons and the Brain Cloud take the stage on October 4.) And on September 18, Mad. Sq. Art will unveil Tony Cragg’s three-sculpture installation “Walks of Life,” which will remain on view through February 8.

BROADWAY BITES

Outdoor artisanal food court in Greeley Square Park is a culinary treat (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Outdoor artisanal food court in Greeley Square Park is a culinary treat (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Greeley Square Park
Broadway between 32nd & 33rd Sts.
Daily through August 1, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
www.urbanspacenyc.com/broadway-bites

We are absolute suckers for the spate of trendy food courts popping around the city, from the indoor Todd English Food Hall at the Plaza and the brand-new Hudson Eats in the World Financial Center to the pop-up Mad. Sq. Eats by Madison Square Park and Smorgasburg in Brooklyn. You can also catch us now at Broadway Bites, which continues through August 1 in Greeley Square Park by Macy’s. More than thirty vendors are selling their edibles; you can start with a pastry and a cup of joe from Breads Bakery, then move on to a slice of pizza from Roberta’s, a bulgogi burger from Asiadog, a rice ball from Arancini Bros., barbecue from Mason Jar NYC, takoyaki teriyaki balls from Mimi & Coco NY, a variety of meatballs from Mighty Balls, gluten-free veggie fare from Two Tablespoons, or a burger and truffle fries from Bar Suzette. There’s also California street food from Jicama NYC, Asian street food from Hong Kong Street Cart, Indian from Chutney, Thai from Bangkok Bar, Colombian from Palenque, Korean from Seoul Lee Korean Barbecue, Turkish from MMM Enfes, Mexican from Mexicue, cured meats from Charlito’s Cocina, empanadas from La Sonrisa Empanadas, sandwiches and beer from Mayhem & Stout, Brazilian cuisine from Carnaval, healthy Japanese fusion from Onigiri by Tampopo, and tacos from Brooklyn Taco Co. For dessert, our favorite is Macaron Parlour, but you can also try delights from Stuffed Artisan Cannolis, Nunu Beers & Scoops, La Newyorkina, Gelato Ti Amo, and Melt Bakery. As with Mad. Sq. Eats, it’s worth making a trip to this outdoor food court, not just stop by if you happen to be in the area or are going to or coming from Macy’s, Penn Station, or Madison Square Garden. In addition, we recommend taking your food just a few blocks north on Broadway and find a table amid Chakaia Booker’s public art installation, “The Sentinels,” a collection of sculptures made from tires and tubing.

BROADWAY BITES BY URBAN SPACE

(photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Outdoor artisanal food court in Greeley Square Park is a culinary treat (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Greeley Square Park
33rd St. between Broadway & Sixth Ave.
Daily through November 24, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
www.urbanspacenyc.com/broadway-bites

As if the Macy’s Herald Square area isn’t already crowded enough with Thanksgiving approaching and the holiday shopping season moving into full gear ridiculously early, now there’s another reason to head to the Midtown hotspot. Urban Space, the company that finds unique indoor and outdoor specialty market opportunities for retailers and in the past has developed such popular outlets as Mad. Sq. Eats, the Union Square Holiday Market, the Dekalb Market, and others, is now operating Broadway Bites, a culinary mecca in Greeley Square Park. John Quincy Adams Ward’s statue of abolitionist, social reformer, political activist, newspaper editor, and presidential candidate Horace Greeley overlooks thirty food stations that offer international food and drink daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm through November 24. You can start with Bantam Bagels’ cream-cheese-infused dough balls and a cup of joe from Gorilla Coffee, then move on to a slice of pizza from Roberta’s, a lobster roll from Red Hook Lobster Pound, a bulgogi burger from Asiadog, a rice ball from Arancini Bros., barbecue from Mason Jar NYC, takoyaki teriyaki balls from Mimi & Coco NY, a variety of meatballs from Mighty Balls, or gluten-free veggie fare from Two Tablespoons and healthy shakes from SoBar. There’s also California street food from Jicama NYC, Indian from Chutney, Thai from Bangkok Bar, Korean from Seoul Lee Korean Barbecue, Turkish from MMM Enfes, Mexican from Mexicue, cured meats from Charlito’s Cocina, sausage and beer from Dorrian’s Winter Garden, creative sliders from Slide, sandwiches and beer from the Cannibal and Mayhem & Stout, grilled cheeses from Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen, and sweet and savory crepes from Bar Suzette. For dessert, our favorite is Macaron Parlour, but you can also try Stuffed Artisan Cannolis, Nunu Chocolates, Doughnuttery, Sigmund’s Pretzels, and miniature Dutch pancakes from the Poffertjes Man. As with Mad. Sq. Eats, it’s worth making a trip to this outdoor food court, not just stop by if you happen to be in the area or are going to or coming from Macy’s, Penn Station, or Madison Square Garden.

VENDY AWARDS

Governors Island
Saturday, September 15, $45-$145, 12:30 – 5:00
www.streetvendor.org/vendys
www.govisland.com

We’re a bit spoiled when it comes to food trucks, as we work in a part of town where every day is a food truck festival, with as many as ten mobile eateries in relatively close proximity to the office. But the most important food truck festival of the year takes places this Saturday, when the eighth annual Vendy Awards will be handed out on Governors Island. Following public nominations, the finalists have been announced, with celebrity judges Kate Krader, Eddie Huang, Das Racist, Kelly Choi, and Julissa Ferreras in addition to citizen judge Sara Lipton and judge-host James Cunningham weighing in on the decision. Going after the Vendy Cup, won in past years by King of Falafel, Country Boys/Martinez Taco, Calexico Carne Asada, NY Dosa, Sammy’s Halal, and Hallo Berlin, are the Cinnamon Snail, Piaztlan Authentic Mexican Food, Hamza and Madina Halal Food, Uncle Gussy’s, Xin Jiang Prosperity Kebabs, and Tortas Nezas. Attendees participate in the voting for the other awards, including the People’s Taste Award; up for best dessert, captured previously by Kelvin Natural Slush Co., Wafels & Dinges, and the Treats Truck, are Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls, Coolhaus, Monsieur Singh Lassi, La Bella Torte, Melt Bakery, and Andy’s Italian Ices & Espresso Bar. The Best of Market Vendors nominees, for best nontruck street-food vendor at fairs and markets, are Mayhem & Stout, Baby Got Back Ribs, Parantha Alley, Lumpia Shack, and Pestle & Mortar. The Rookie of the Year candidates, following in the footsteps of Souvlaki GR and Schnitzel & Things, are Phil’s Steaks, Okadaman, Chinese Mirch, Cambodian Cuisine Torsu, Morocho, and Fun Buns. Ticket holders will get to sample food from all the nominees (but expect long lines), with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, live performances, and a raffle, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Street Vendor Project, which advocates for street vendors as part of the nonprofit Urban Justice Center. In that spirit, halal vendor Sammy Kassem has been selected as the Most Heroic Vendor for battling against harassment and threats in Bay Ridge.

MAD. SQ. EATS SPRING 2012

You can load up on some mighty fine Mighty Balls at Mad. Sq. Eats (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Worth Square
Broadway & Fifth Ave. at 24th St.
Daily through June 1, free admision, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
www.madisonsquarepark.org

The spring edition of Mad. Sq. Eats is up and running in the pedestrian plaza known as Worth Square at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Ave. at 24th St., where more than two dozen gourmet vendors are serving culinary delights through June 1. People flock to the area, just outside of Madison Square Park, to amass their own international multicourse tasting menu. Among the myriad options are chili salted shrimp from Hong Kong Street Cart, steak tacos from Calexico, bulgogi burgers from Asiadog, truffled mozzarella crepes and fries from Bar Suzette, crawfish fritters from Gravy, the pressed chicken sandwich and Phoenician fries from ililli, empanadas from La Sonrísa, the short rib brisket sandwich from Mayhem & Stout, smoked meats and sour pickles from Mile End, the bacon and belly grilled cheese from Resto/Cannibal, the lobster BLT from Red Hook Lobster Pound, ravioli from Quartino, Tostilocos from Mexicue, calzones from Eataly, Nero di Seppia from Arancini Bros., and meatball sliders with Not Your Average Brown Sauce and Gorgonzola cheese from Mighty Balls. And then comes dessert, which features brownies from Hot Blondies, corn-flake cookies from Momofuku, truffles from Nunu Chocolates, truffle-cheddar pretzels from Sigmund’s, shaved ice from People’s Pops, and our favorite, the amazing beauties from Macaroun Parlor, where we go crazy over such flavors as candied bacon with maple cream cheese, red velvet, s’mores, Nutella, and caramel fleur de sel.