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Urban Oyster
helps us explore how to live in ways that support local production and consumption, cultural diversity, historic preservation, and sustainability.
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Brooklyn, New York
DURATION:
3 hours long
PEOPLE:
for 1 - 12 people
TAGS:
Food & Wine, Urban, Leisure/Getaway, Off the Beaten Path, Shopping, food, culture, Williamsburg, Latin American
Culture and Cuisine in East Williamsburg
From farms to pushcarts to markets to the kitchen table, join us as we explore the ever-changing cultural and gastronomic landscape of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Once known for its pickles and kosher meat, the neighborhood today serves up herbal teas from Mexico, sounds of salsa, and traditional foods and products from Latin American countries. You'll be equipped with new knowledge about Latin American ingredients and a booklet of traditional recipes to help you recreate the foods you try.
For: People who are interested in human geography, anthropology, the history of public markets, immigrant stories, and international cuisines. This tour is based on personal stories and takes you into the cultural fabric of a Latino community in Brooklyn. You'll taste traditional foods, from morcilla sausage to cassava and stew, and meet neighborhood residents who have had a major impact on Brooklyn's "Avenue of Puerto Rico," and La Marqueta de Williamsburg. No Spanish speaking skills required!
Cost Includes:
All your food, your cheerful and knowledgeable guide, recipe book, and neighborhood map