In just ONE week (9/21/12) – the Viva La Comida! Festival. This Food, Music, Culture, and Craft Festival shines a spotlight on the area surrounding Dunningham Triangle on 82nd Street in Elmhurst/Jackson Heights, Queens. Some of the many amazing things in the area – from the artists, to the history, to the food – are being harnessed to create one awesome night showcasing the vibrancy and authenticity of the neighborhood. It is incredible how much there is to do, and we are adding new Stuff every day. Even our webmaster can’t keep up with us, so check the Facebook page for the latest details: https://www.facebook.com/events/357936310952589/ Here is a current list of what is being offered at the festival:GREAT ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE PARK BY:
Mestizo Art Center
Nelson IdalgoMaria Del Rosario
NY Jazz Academy
International String Duo
Creating of flower displays by the Colombian Silleteros de Santa Elena (Example http://www.demotix.com/news/1376874/silleteros-parade-medellin-flower-festival#media-1376860) — this is very cool.
Entertainment for kids POP-UP CRAFTS MARKET
Inside the historic Jackson Heights Cinema curated by Design For You
with vendors including:
Queens 77
Design for You
Fab U Flippin
Lithos du Monde
Laura’s Jewels
Henna Tattoos by SMHennaDesigns
and many more OUR AWESOME 82nd STREET BUSINESSES selling outside their doors such as:
Taqueria Coatzingo
Limoncello Italian
Louie’s Pizzeria
The Sewing Outlet (giving away custom-embroidered hats) HANDPICKED, BEST-OF-THE CITY MOBILE VENDORS
A main draw will be food trucks. These vendors have been handpicked by Roosevelt Avenue street food expertJeff Orlick AKA Jeffrey Tastes. Already slated to attend are: The Sainted Arepa Lady (Jackson Heights local, and NYC legend), Tortas Neza (The King of the Mexican Sandwich), Patacon Pisao (Venezuelan street food legends) and The Chipper Truck (The only Irish food truck in NYC, serving from 1am-6am every night. Most people have heard about this and never actually seen it – It exists!). Also look for Peruvian fusion from Morocho and two of the best Mexican food vendors from Roosevelt Avenue: Tacos la Familia and El Coyote Dormilon. This remarkable line-up will challenge any street-food festival for best in the city.
Viva La Comida! is free to attend, with special prices and portions being offered on food and the market.
For up to date details on the festival, see our Facebook event listing https://www.facebook.com/events/357936310952589/ and find us on Twitter @82ndstqueens and on our website 82ndStreet.org
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Contact:
82nd Street Partnership
(718) 335-9421
[email protected]Jeff Orlick, Comida Coordinator
The 82nd Street Partnership is a non-profit neighborhood development company that supports the local business community by providing sanitation, beautification, marketing, and advocacy services. Our mission is to enhance the shopping environment along 82nd Street, one of New York City’s most vibrant, authentic, and diverse neighborhood markets.
516-428-4085
[email protected]Jeff Orlick lives to create his food and culture fantasies – like the Flushing Mall Grazing Experience, Trick or Eat Elmhurst, and his series of Ambassador Programs. Orlick shows off Jackson Heights and Corona with his Roosevelt Avenue Midnight Street Food Crawl and Tastes of the World tour, while taking it to the iPhone on his Real Pizza of New York app and the Little India Insider app. You can see more of Jeff Orlick’s stuff on Iwantmorefood.com
Funding for Viva La Comida! provided by Avenue NYC and by Council Member Julissa Ferreras.—–===
