What Real New Yorkers Eat: Try the Best Local Delicacies at Taste of Made in NYC

It is well known that the most creative people live in New York and here best food worldwide. However, given the global economy, it is not always possible to know which brands are authentic, New York brands. According to Time-out, the 6th Made in NYC Week festival kicks off in the Big Apple, focusing exclusively on local brands.

If you want to purposefully support New York businesses, then you need to check out the festival Made in NYC Week, which will take place from May 10 to 18 at venues throughout the city. The final event will take place on Saturday, May 18th at the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard industrial complex.

This year's Made in NYC Week includes a brand new Taste of Made in NYC event, focusing on New York's culinary scene.

The event program

The festival will take place throughout the city, including 5 pop-up markets, 12 retail exhibitions, and two days of factory tours. But the main pearl of the festival will be the market in Brooklyn Navy Yard.

There will be over two dozen local food and drink items available for purchase. In addition, many demonstrations and master classes will be held for visitors to become more familiar with the brands.

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Brands featured will include longtime New York City favorites such as Oddfellows Ice Cream, RIIND, Tipsy Scoop, Auria's Malaysian Kitchen and Fan Fan Doughnuts. Beverage vendors include Transmitter Brewing, Kings County Distillery, Wild East Brewing, Enlightenment Wines, Torch & Crown Brewing Co, Cafe Grumpy and Sip & Savor.

Local business

“Packaged food and beverages are perhaps the fastest growing segment of local production. This is especially true for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) entrepreneurs, immigrants, and women. These products help tell the story of New York: where we come from, who we are and what we love to do,” explained Taylor Novick-Finder, Senior Program Manager, Made in NYC.

Made in NYC is an initiative of the Pratt Center for Community Development that supports more than 1700 local manufacturers by providing them with resources to manage their businesses. Festival Tickets – from $39,19, they are already available for order.