Today was the first annual NYC Dumpling Festival which was held at Sara D. Roosevelt Park on E. Houston Street. All proceeds of the event benefit Food Bank for NYC.
They sold tickets for $5 each which were exchanged for plates at each booth. There were "dumplings" from all around the world:
Italy - Gnocchi
Philippines - Palitaw
India - Idli
China - Bao, steamed dumplings and spring rolls
Mexico - Tamale
Malaysia - Kuih Koci
Poland - Pierogi
"J", "R" and I tried the steamed dumplings (veggie and chicken), spring rolls (veggie) and Kuih Koci (coconut filled sticky dough dumplings wrapped in banana leaves). All were good.
There was a dumpling eating competition (men's and women's), a dumpling mascot, a giant dumpling and free samples of bottled water and ginger drinks.
Despite the rain there seemed to be a good turnout.
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