Uptown Night Market — Local services in New York

This reminds me of the Smorgasbord held in Prospect Park (every Sun in Brooklyn) just on a smaller food scale and way better music. First time visiting and I was throughly impressed and excited to be attending. My only complaint is it’s held every second Thursday. They had representation from some cultures (Spanish, Caribbean, Asian, American Fusion, etc.). Would love to see any African cuisine next time. If you want to support small business they also had different vendors selling organic beard oil/kits & merch, butters and soaps, etc. Music performance/choices were top notch (attended 9...

It was very uncomfortable 🥵. Our bags were *searched" on the way in. Food vendors were lined up in the street. It's so crowded you couldn't tell who was last online. I feel bad for kids and parents trying to walk through the crowd. There was no seating unless you got there early and secured one on the steps. No cooling stations. Someone fainted on my way out... A vendor gave out Dr. Pepper. They needed Poland spring or disani as a sponsor....

Note to self: Get here early, aka at 4 or you’re gonna hate life. It’s murder when it’s humid hot out, but you know this… mannnnn.

3 Flip stands. All decent. Lechon Bae is the best, but you know this…. Mannnnnn

Intangibles: 2nd Thursday of every month until October. Seating is impossible to find, but there’s always the park. It’s $$$. But they got good music, chill vibes, and nutcrackers on multiple corners. And you’ll love...