Several community members gathered to enjoy the numerous festivities offered at the Bell Blvd Food and Music Festival.
Photo by Alice Moreno
Bell Boulevard became the spot for foodies and music lovers alike, as they stroll down 38th to 43rd Avenue in Bayside. On Sunday, June 7, the Bayside Village BID hosted the Bell Blvd Food and Music Festival.
Running from 2 to 6 p.m., the event featured music on every block, live band karaoke, dancers, martial arts, face painting, sports, a photo booth, games and bounce houses for everyone to enjoy.
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
This year featured the iconic restaurant stroll, where guests sampled cuisine and beverages from over 35 local establishments. The restaurant stroll was ticketed and only given out to 1,000 guests at $40 per person.
Attendees had the opportunity to sample several different food and drinks during the restaurant stroll at the Bell Blvd Food and Music Festival. Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Guests indulged in a variety of eats from different cultures and restaurants around Bell Boulevard. Guests tasted tequila at Dr. McGillcuddy’s, savored Korean soul food and drinks at Seoul Pocha, tried tacos from Spanglish NYC, sipped on some tea at Nippon Cha, reveled in some sushi and edamame from Akito and enjoyed Halal food from Shah’s Halal Food.
Elected officials had tables with pamphlets and flyers for guests to learn about happenings around the neighborhood. This included State Senator John C. Liu, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Assemblymember Edward Braunstein and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
Aside from food, each block had a different musical guest, playing with instruments ranging from steel drums to guitar to the violin, playing hits such as “All Star” by Smash Mouth and “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes. Each musical guest had a distinct style, showcasing different cultures and how they interact with music.
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Guests could also play a variety of games, such as basketball, provided by the Knicks and DoorDash, mini golf and Legos.
Young attendees playing basketball. Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
The event was sponsored by Meltzer Accounting Services and was supported by funds allocated by the Office of Council Member Vickie Paladino and the New York City Department of Small Business Services.
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno
Photo by Alice Moreno