“Barbecue is a universal language,” said Chef Marcus Samuelsson. “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.” Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography
On Saturday, October 3, award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson hosted the inaugural World of Smoke Festival at Resorts World New York City, bringing together barbecue traditions from around the world for a day of food, music and community in Queens. The free, family-friendly festival invited guests to experience a range of barbecue styles, from Memphis-style American barbecue and Argentine grilling to Korean BBQ and Caribbean jerk, with individual offerings available from participating restaurants and pitmasters.
Event Highlights:
•Guests experienced barbecue traditions from around the world, including Memphis-style American barbecue, Arggentine grilling, Korean BBQ and Caribbean jerk.
•Individual BBQ offerings were available from a diverse lineup of participating restaurants and pitmasters, showcasing a range of global barbecue styles and flavors.
•Guests had the opportunity to meet and hear from barbecue masters, with media invited to capture chef and pitmaster interviews and live cooking demonstrations.
•Live musical entertainment was provided by The Rakiem Walker Project featuring FLRYA and special guests and Leon & The Peoples.
•The free, family-friendly celebration brought together guests of all ages for an afternoon of food, music, and community in Queens