Sunnyside Shines
Taste of Sunnyside
For the ninth year in a row,
the Taste of Sunnyside
will promote the global
cuisine of Sunnyside and
Woodside. The one-of-a-kind culinary
event will take place on Tuesday, May
22, 2018 under a block-sized tent and
will include tastes of products from
over 30 local restaurants and beverage
purveyors. Sunnyside Shines produces
the event annually to showcase the
neighborhood as a dining destination,
and to encourage locals and visitors to
discover local restaurants.
More than just a neighborhood event,
the Taste of Sunnyside is a culinary
passport, transporting food lovers all
over the world with a chance to try authentic
flavors created by some of the
most passionate local chefs. Among
this year’s participants are Senso Unico
(modern Italian), Sotto le Stelle (wood
fired Neopolitan pizzas), Tito Rad’s (Filipino)
and Bliss Street Creamery (small
batch ice cream), alongside breweries
like Big aLICe, Singlecut Beersmiths,
and Two Roads Brewing Company. Nonalcoholic
beverages will be available for
attendees of all ages. The event will also
feature live entertainment and a raffle
featuring a variety of prizes.
One major change to this year’s
event is the move to a new location.
The 2018 Taste of Sunnyside will be
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held at the PC Richard parking lot at
50-02 Queens Boulevard, just a short
walk from the 7 train at 46th or 52nd
Street. Sunnyside Shines Executive
Director expressed excitement over the
move: “Our partnership with PC Richard
is allowing us more space to spread out
for this event, including the creation
of an outdoor ‘beer garden’ where our
attendees can relax. It also gives our
restaurants more flexibility to prepare
food onsite, which in turn enhances the
range of restaurants and cuisines that
have decided to participate.”
Tickets and the full list of participating
food and beverage providers are now
available at www.tasteofsunnyside.com.
Eaters who want to beat the crowds
can receive early entry to the event at
5:30pm by purchasing a VIP ticket for
$70. General admission to the event at
6:30pm is $40. Tickets sold out last
year, and attendees are encouraged to
purchase tickets well in advance.
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