Winter Village at Bryant Park runs a free-entry holiday market and food hall from late October to early January, with raclette, bratwurst and stuffed crepes.
NYCWFF runs five days of chef tastings, wine seminars and the Burger Bash at the Seaport in New York City. Lee Brian Schrager founded it in 2008 and net proceeds go to hunger relief.
Tip: The Burger Bash is the marquee event and tickets sell out 60 days ahead. Hotel block fills early.
The Feast of San Gennaro has filled Mulberry Street with Italian American street food in New York City since 1926. Sausage and peppers, zeppole, cannoli.
Tip: The Saturday-night zeppole eating contest is the public draw. Skip the weekend evenings if you hate crowds; weekday afternoons are open.
Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadows runs Saturday nights April through October in New York City. 100 vendors, plates capped at $6, all five-borough.
Tip: Take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Point. Bring $40 cash for four people. The $6 cap is enforced; premium plates run $10.