{"id":25579,"date":"2022-05-20T15:08:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T22:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=25579"},"modified":"2022-05-20T23:34:25","modified_gmt":"2022-05-21T06:34:25","slug":"nyc-vegetarian-food-fest-may-21-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2022\/05\/20\/nyc-vegetarian-food-fest-may-21-22\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Vegetarian Food Fest May 21-22 set to Debut Delicious Dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"

NYC Vegetarian Food Fest May 21-22 set to Debut Delicious Dishes at <\/span>Metropolitan Pavilion<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The 10th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Fest includes plant-based food and products<\/strong>, speakers<\/strong>, chef cooking<\/strong> demonstrations, mind\/body\/fitness classes<\/strong>, kids activities<\/strong> & much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is <\/span>NYC Vegetarian Food Fest for?<\/span><\/h3>\n

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People who love to eat<\/strong> and who love to learn more about what they\u2019re eating.\u00a0 Secondly, people who want to find some ways to bring vegetarianism into their life<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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See, that\u2019s what we\u2019ll learn about (while we\u2019re eating).\u00a0 Vegetarianism isn\u2019t just what we eat.\u00a0 It\u2019s how we live, cook, recycle, even travel.\u00a0 There\u2019s many ways to practice it and this weekend we\u2019re gonna learn more about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I love steak and BBQ, is this really for me?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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If you walk in looking for tasty food, this is for you.\u00a0<\/strong> Simple as that.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking to find something that tastes and feels just like steak, maybe the better question is\u2026 are your tastebuds adventurous enough to try something new?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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There will be world-class chefs<\/strong> at the event cooking for you, answering questions and ready to explode your mind and your mouth<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, open wide and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Saturday’s NYC Vegetarian Food Fest <\/span>Events<\/h3>\n

Shair Gorgiiss is a singer, actress, and entertainer. She’s sung with illustrious musicians such as Chas West (Bonham), Patti Rothberg, and fronted all-female bands like Van Helen and The Heavy Metal Video Darlings. She’s also MC’d the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival for many years.<\/p>\n

12-12:45 –Doctors Who Heal With Plants<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wendy Sax (PPMNY Board Member – Moderator); Michelle Loy (Pediatrician\/Weill Cornell Medicine); Saray Stancic (PCRM); Shivam Joshi (Nephrologist\/Bellevue Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program)<\/p>\n

1-1:45 –The Changing Landscape of Restaurants<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Diana Edelman; Sarah Ellen; Yesenia Ramdass & Chef Guy Vaknin<\/p>\n

1:50-2:20 – Sustainable and Healthy Homes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

John Oppermann Esq. (Executive Director of Earth Day Initiative)<\/p>\n

3-3:45 – Building Resilience Among Black Women through Plant-Based Nutrition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Chef Rebecca Johnson, Founder of The Plant Rich Life and PPMNY Culinary Organizer (Moderator); Aisha Smith (NP) & Genny Mack (Nutritionist)<\/p>\n

3:45-4 –Escape Artists: The Tale of Mike, Mike Jr. and Freddie<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Directed by Nancy Siesel<\/p>\n

A short documentary about two cows that escape slaughter and the Harley riding truck driver turned vegan advocate who rescues them.<\/p>\n

4-4:45 – EATING PLANTS Episode 1. AMERICA<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Host: Katie Cleary; Cast: Will Schafer, Cris Sanchez, Dr Neal Barnard, Amy Jean Davis, Shaun Monson, Ravi DeRossi, Eric Adams, Eric Brent, Miyoko Schinner, Miles Woodruff, Daphne Jade Cheng<\/p>\n

5-5:45 –\u00a0Let’s Talk Cannabis… <\/strong><\/h3>\n

From THC to CBD, Terpenes, Industrial Hemp and more.. learn from industry experts… get answers to your questions about this amazing plant…<\/strong>\u00a0– Doc Rob (Moderator); Lev Kelman; Sephida Artis-Mills & umi<\/p>\n

And there’s more!<\/p>\n

Mind\/Body Zone<\/h2>\n

Take some time out of the day and visit the Mind\/Body Zone to get your mind and body centered by participating in Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness Activities throughout the weekend from The Noble Touch, Stretch Zone, wellnessDAO and more!<\/p>\n

Kumquat Kids Area presented by Coalition for Healthy School Food<\/h2>\n

Families with children, be sure to visit our Kumquat Kids Area for fun arts and crafts, animal yoga, playacting, and more!<\/p>\n

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Related:\u00a0 Andy Nguyen launches first NFT Collection to \u201csave the restaurant industry<\/a>\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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The Food World is Big.\u00a0 NYC Vegetarian Food Fest opens the door for you.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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In over a decade of eating my way through food fests, I\u2019m always shocked by how many more bites there are to discover.\u00a0 New cuisines.\u00a0 New cultures.\u00a0 This year\u2019s NYC Vegetarian Food Fest promises to deliver on big flavor.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hint:\u00a0 There\u2019s a lot of food out there.\u00a0 And you probably haven\u2019t tried it all.\u00a0 So, come over and discover some new tastes. \u00a0 Your mouth and your belly are going to thank you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m already a pretty serious Vegetarian.\u00a0 Is this more beginner stuff?<\/span><\/h3>\n

I bet you\u2019re joking, but I\u2019ll answer anyway.\u00a0 Nah.\u00a0 At this year\u2019s NYC Vegetarian Food Fest<\/strong>, chefs, doctors, foodie authorities are premiering new books, new recipes, new kitchen tools.\u00a0 It\u2019s gonna be amazing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Will it be a Fun Show?<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of NY\u2019s premier event producers, Nira Paliwoda<\/strong>, co-founded and produces the fest.\u00a0 So, yeah. It\u2019s gonna be amazing.\u00a0 A few years ago, there was a party in the admission line itself. \u00a0 Paliwoda knows how to host a good time and keep her friends entertained.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related:\u00a0 Julianne Hough, Nina Dobrev introduce 2021 \u201cBetter For You\u201d Ros\u00e9 Wine<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\u200b\u200bThis weekend May 21-22, the 10th annual event includes plant-based food and products, speakers, chef cooking demonstrations, mind\/body\/fitness classes, kids activities & much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2-day festival will be a showcase of 100% vegan innovation, with revolutionary plant-based food, products and fun for kids and adults alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more info: https:\/\/www.nycvegfoodfest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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