A One-Night-Only Food Festival With Global Eats & $10 Tastes Returns To Times Square This September

One of NYC’s most beloved and longest-running food events is back! On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Times Square Alliance will once again host the annual Taste of Times Square—a delicious outdoor festival bringing together over 30 restaurants from the district for an evening of global flavors and live entertainment. From Mexican street tacos and Caribbean classics to Italian pasta, Indian curries, and American BBQ, you can sample dishes from Times Square’s most iconic spots–all for under $10 per plate! Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance, stated: > We’re thrilled to welcome New Yorkers and visitors back to one of Times Square’s favorite annual traditions. Taste of Times Square is a true international experience, and with so many new restaurants opening this year, it’s the perfect time to explore. How It Works ------------ Anyone interested in attending Taste of Times Square can technically do so for free, but you’ll need a wristband to do any actual tasting. The wristband allows you to purchase “tastes” at each participating restaurant–all of which are under $10, with most between $3 and $6. You’ll register your wristband with your credit or debit card at the event, then use it to grab bites. You can also get a 20% discount by buying a wristband in advance! Advance wristbands are sold for $25 and $50 only ($20 and $40 with the discount). Who’s Participating? -------------------- This year’s Taste of Times Square will feature over 30 participating restaurants, ranging from Mexican, Caribbean, Cuban, Italian, Indian, American and beyond. With so many flavors in one place, it’s the perfect way to discover a new favorite or revisit a classic! Some of the big names joining the festivities include: * Carmine’s * Junior’s Restaurant * Havana Central * Brooklyn Chop House * Burger & Lobster * Blue Fin * Tony’s Di Napoli * Pink Taco * Serendipity 3 * + many more Browse the full list of participating restaurants along with their menus here. Live Music While You Eat ------------------------ Adding to the flavor, several participating restaurants will feature live music, showcasing the vibrant entertainment scene of Times Square’s dining establishments. A full list of entertainment will be announced at a later date. Best Way To Get To Taste of Times Square ---------------------------------------- Though New Yorkers may roll their eyes at the idea of voluntarily heading to Times Square, why miss this opportunity to savor the flavors of the Crossroads of the World?! The following subway lines stop in and around Times Square: * 42nd Street, Port Authority (8th Avenue): A, C, E * 50th Street (8th Avenue): C, E * 42nd Street, Times Square (Connects to 42nd Street, Port Authority): N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, 7, S * 50th Street (Broadway): 1, 2, 3 * 49th Street (7th Avenue): N, Q, R Mark Your Calendar Now ---------------------- * 📍 Where: Duffy Square & Broadway Plazas (43rd–48th Streets) * 🕔 When: Monday, September 8th, 2025 – 5 pm to 9 pm * 💲 Price: All “tastes” under $10; receive a 20% discount with advance purchase here Source: https://secretnyc.co/taste-of-times-square-2025-nyc-food-festival/