Upcoming Events

June 11- Taste of the Latin Caribbean: Puerto Rican history in the Bronx

Join us as we highlight the agricultural contributions of the Puerto Rican community and culture in NYC on the eve of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Enjoy an organic lunch incorporating some of the native flavors of the island. Bi-lingual tour guide will be provided. 

    Tour activities include:

“Get Dirty" gardening session - Discover Taino culture through gardening, growing practices and common crops! Taste some sprouted arroz con frijoles, a healthy spin on this traditional Latin dish.

Salsa dancing lesson and live music jam session

Learn the basics of composting and raising chickens

Complimentary lunch provided to trolley riders

July 30 - Hip-Hop & Food Historical Tour: Beats and Beets!

Experience the birthplace of Hip-Hop music in a whole new way as we embark on a rhymatic, delicious healthy food journey! Dance, rhyme and eat your way to a healthier lifestyle! Meet legendary Hip-Hop pioneers as they guide you on a tour of hip-hop music, good food and healthy living. 

   Tour activities include:

Hip Hop poetry slam

Old school hip hop music jam hosted by world-famous Hip-Hop pioneers

Healthy food recipe cards

“Get Dirty” - Interactive gardening session

Learn the basics of composting and raising chickens

Complimentary lunch provided to trolley riders

September 10 - Taste of Tuscany: Italian culinary tour from seed to plate!

(Featuring a tour of Mario Batali’s Edible Garden, the Italy Garden and the Bronx’s historic Arthur’s Avenue )

Feel like you’re touring the Tuscany countryside as you embark on a delicious culinary exploration of various Italian herbs and vegetables. Embrace the beauty of the borough’s ecological treasures at some of New York City’s biggest urban farms!

   Tour activities include:

Grape Stomping! Old world wine-making practice! (Feet washing station provided)

Italian herbs tasting at The New York Botanical Garden’s Mario Batali’s Edible Garden.

Cheese-making workshop offered by Mike Greco of the famous Mike’s Deli

Tour of Bronx’s Historic Little Italy (Cheese shops, butcher shops, bread shops & more)

Lunch will not be provided – Many food options available for purchase at Arthur’s Avenue

To register, or for more information, call 718.817.8026 or bronxfoodsummit@gmail.com