BY SUZANNE MONTEVERDI
@SMONT76
Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Groupe Canam AP Photo/Bill Cotter More than 50 years after millions descended
on Flushing Meadows Corona
Park for the beloved 1964-65
World's Fair, Queens will once again
celebrate its dazzling global food
scene with a 21st-century 'Fare.'
"The World's Fare" will take
place on April 28 and 29 in the parking
lot outside of Citi Field, home of the New
York Mets. The event re-imagines the iconic
1964 event and brings food, drink, art
and music from over 100 countries to the
"World's Borough."
Participating restaurants and food vendors
will be curated by an all-star team of chefs
and culinary advocates, including Singaporean
food expert KF Seetoh, journalist and culinary
historian Jessica Harris and renowned
Danish chef Claus Meyer, who called the affair
the "culinary event of the year."
"The World's Fare is an opportunity to sample
some of the finest flavors the world has
to offer, all in one venue," Meyer said. "This
is a unique opportunity: one that not only reflects
the incredible diversity of Queens, but
is rooted in the passion of the many peoples
who have traveled from across the globe to
call this great borough home."
The family-friendly event will take place in
the shadow of the neighborhood's iconic
landmarks and structures, including the New
York State Pavilion and Unisphere.
The festival will also feature an international
beer garden, which will showcase 80 craft
beers from 45 breweries. Tickets are available
online now at theworldsfare.nyc.
Liza Mosquito de Guia, who will be the lead
curator for the festival, said the group of tastemakers
are looking to gather affordable and
unique selections that will "create wonder in
bite-sized pieces."
"When it comes to passion, diversity and
creativity in food, there is nothing like New
York City," de Guia said.
Other event curators include Queens food
writer Joe DiStefano, Zagat Senior Editor
Kelly Dobkin and The Gastronauts founder
Curtiss Calleo.
"Our political climate has never called
for a greater opportunity to embrace
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and celebrate ethnic and cultural diversity,"
World's Fare President and Organizer
Joshua Schneps said. "The festival embraces
everything great about New York City, its
people and its food." Schneps is also publisher
of BORO.
Along with giving Queens residents a
taste of the world, The World's Fare will also
be giving back to those in need. One dollar
of each ticket sold will be donated to the
Melting Pot Foundation USA, a nonprofit organization
founded by Chef Meyer committed
to providing healthy cuisine throughout
local neighborhoods and training the next
generation of culinary artists.
Special VIP tickets will also be sold to
experience a food tour at the festival with
Meyer and Seetoh.
The World's Fare will run from 11 a.m.
to 8 p.m. on both April 28 and 29. Purchase
tickets or learn more about the
event on theworldsfare.nyc. Those interested
in vending at the festival can apply
to do so on the same website. Citi Field is
located near the 7 train and Long Island
Rail Road.
EXPLORE YOUR BORO
‘THE WORLD'S FARE'
in Flushing brings Queens cuisine from
around the world
A scene
from the
1964
World’s
Fair