Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Keep fried Korean hot dogs with ketchup, barbecue sauce and mustard Getty Images/iStockphoto A brand new outdoor culinary and cultural festival is about to debut in New York City. As Korean food grows even more popular across Manhattan, the island will host its first-ever Korean street festival, K-Fest. Just ahead of Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving starting on Monday September 16, K-Fest’s inaugural celebration take place on September 14 from 10 am to 6 pm.
The multi-block celebration will infuse Korea’s culinary and cultural traditions to the streets of Chelsea across 8th Avenue, from 20th Street to 22nd Street. The event is curated by Jee Young Kim, co-owner of the Lower East Side Korean gastropub 8282, and Dan Ahn, partner at Kimbap Lab, in collaboration with the organizers of Dragon Fest , which hosts Chinese street fairs across the city throughotu the year. Feast on Kimbap at K-Fest in Manhattan Getty Images/iStockphoto “We are incredibly excited to bring the flavors of Korea to Manhattan and introduce locals and visitors alike to the diverse and rich food culture of Korea,” said Kim.
“This festival is not only a celebration of food but also of community, art, and culture. We hope it becomes a beloved annual event.” MORE FOR YOU Google Is Deleting Gmail Accounts—3 Steps Needed To Keep Yours Used Tesla Cybertruck Price Continues To Crash New And Dangerous Android Attack Warning Issued Confirmed participating .