{"id":42893,"date":"2017-08-15T14:50:28","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T19:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/new-york\/?p=18440"},"modified":"2019-05-15T10:03:38","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T15:03:38","slug":"taste-of-east-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/taste-of-east-village\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste of East Village Returns for Second Year of Serving Local Eats"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_18443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18443\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/L1040437.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18443\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/L1040437-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"taste of east village\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Porcena<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next month, celebrate one of New York City&#8217;s liveliest neighborhoods with a delicious outdoor festival showcasing the best local eats. On Saturday, September 16 from 12pm &#8211; 5pm, the second annual <a href=\"https:\/\/coopersquare.org\/news-and-events\/events\/taste-of-east-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taste of East Village<\/a> will take place on\u00a0East 7th Street between 2nd Avenue and Cooper Square.<\/p>\n<p>The Taste of East Village is hosted by the East Village Independent Merchants Association and Cooper Square Committee, which represents affordable housing and tenant rights in the community. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/taste-of-east-village-tickets-35984611943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tickets are currently on sale online for $25<\/a> and they will also be on sale for $30 on the day of the rain-or-shine event. Your ticket grants you a small plate from four of the participating restaurants of your choosing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18444\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-1.16.35-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18444\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-1.16.35-PM-300x198.png\" alt=\"taste of east village\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: East Village Meat Market<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Over 20 of the East Village&#8217;s best restaurants will be serving up delicious food, and many of them are returning from last year&#8217;s edition. Although more will be announced in the coming weeks, check out the lineup below for confirmed vendors to-date.<\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t make it to the Taste of East Village, you can always help the cause by donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/coopersquare.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cooper Square Committee<\/a> in support of the community&#8217;s low-income residents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Restaurant Lineup<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bricklanecurryhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brick Lane Curry House<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>British-Indian cuisine named for famous curry restaurants on Brick Lane in East London<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterlane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Butter Lane Cupcakes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Gourmet bakery offering cupcakes, baking classes, and catering<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastvillagemeatmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">East Village Meat Market<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Famous deli offering kielbasa, chicken, pork, cheeses, cold cuts, and more<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insomniacookies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insomnia Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Late-night delivery service for warm, gooey cookies<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jimmysno43.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jimmy&#8217;s No. 43<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Cozy local bar and event venue\u00a0with an upscale menu<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lepetitparisienusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Le Petit Parisien<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Quaint shop serving authentic French sandwiches<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lukeslobster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luke&#8217;s Lobster<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Seafood shack serving Maine lobster rolls, clam chowder, and beer<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/porchetta-new-york-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Porchetta<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Tiny Italian roast pork shop<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.porsena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Porsena<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Local\u00a0trattoria serving some of the best pasta in NYC<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.veselka.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veselka<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>24-hour authentic Ukrainian eatery serving borscht, beef stroganoff, pierogi, and more<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next month, celebrate one of New York City&#8217;s liveliest neighborhoods with a delicious outdoor festival showcasing the best local eats. 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