Several chefs from various BBQ restaurants prepared food for attendees of the World of Smoke Festival.
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
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Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson hosted the inaugural World of Smoke Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Resorts World New York City, located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. in Jamaica, bringing barbecue traditions from around the world together for a day of food, live music and community.
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
The free event allowed attendees to enjoy a wide variety of barbecue styles, including Memphis-style American barbecue, Argentine grilling, Korean BBQ and Caribbean jerk. Participating restaurants and pitmasters also provided individual offerings, showcasing diverse styles and flavors. Festival attendees had the opportunity to meet and hear from barbecue masters.
The chefs at the festival. Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Among the restaurants and pitmasters represented at the World of Smoke Festival were Del Sur Artisan Eats, Dinosaur BBQ, Hill Country, Jase’s BBQ, Kimchi Smoke, Mable’s Smokehouse, Saigon Social, Scotch Yard, Smok-Haus, Virgil’s Real BBQ, VIBE BBQ and Wicked Jerk.
Chefs from Del Sur Artisan Eats. Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Chefs from Dinosaur BBQ. Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Chefs from Mable’s Smokehouse. Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Chefs from Scotch Yard. Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
One of the chefs from Smok-Haus. Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
“Barbecue is a universal language,” Samuelsson said. “Every culture has its own traditions, flavors and techniques, and World of Smoke brought together those traditions in one incredible celebration. We wanted people to come hungry, discover something new, enjoy great music and have a great day with family and friends.”
Chef Marcus Samuelsson speaks at the World of Smoke Festival. Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
The Rakiem Walker Project and GLRYA performed live music at the event. They were joined by multiple other special guest performers.
The Rakiem Walker Project performed at the festival. Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography