Summer in the city is in full swing and before you know it, summer will be gone. On my to do list is to enjoy a few bbq’s, sip on as many Guiness’ as I can, hit the beach, try as many ice cream spots and of course go to the best food tastings in the city. The event that tops the list is City Harvest’s Summer in the City.

Founded in 1982 as the world’s first food rescue organization, City Harvest (cityharvest.org) is dedicated to helping feed the nearly 1.4 million New Yorkers facing hunger. City Harvest will collect 55 million pounds of excess food from restaurants, grocers, bakeries, manufacturers, and farms, and deliver it free of charge to 500 community food programs across the city this year. In addition to helping meet the immediate need for food, City Harvest takes a long-term approach to fighting hunger by partnering with residents, local organizations and businesses through Healthy Neighborhoods programs which increase the availability of affordable fruits and vegetables in low-income communities and provide the nutrition education and resources to maintain a wholesome, food-secure diet.

– Pinky Finger Up

Yellowtail Tiradito with Jalapeño and Lemongrass

Taco with Braised Duck Leg Pipian Mole Black Truffle

Crab Salad with Melon Cucumbr and Basil

Miso Ramen

Scallop and Shrimp Sausage with Peppers and Toasted Brioche

Snap Peas with Wild Boar Bacon Sunchoke

Harissa Spiced Beet Tartare and Spiced Yogurt

Gin Fizz Squares

Mini Lobster Rolls on Potato Brioche

Oysters on the Half Shell

Confit of Pancetta

Chicken Doro Wat and Crispy Onions Smoked Berber Spice

45 Day Dry Aged Sliders with D’affinois Cheese

Mini Chicken Biscuit Ht sauce and Honey Butter

Carnitas Tacos

Behind the Mule George Dickel White dog Katz Rock and Rye Ginger and Lime Raspberry Vinegar

Tin Cup Whiskey Champagne Syrup Belle Yuzu Juice

Huevo con Huevo Soft Egg with Summer Vegetables and Crispy Shrimp

Cherry wood Smoked Baby Back Spiced Pickled Watermelon and Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Gauc and Chips

Sliced Strip Steak with Blacha Truffle

Deviled Eggs with Jalepeno and chicarrones

Fried Green Tomato with Pepper Jelly

Blood and Fire : Tequila Hibiscus and Lime

Lamb Shawarma with Hummus Amba

Tuna Poke WontonTacos

Snap Mallow Pop

Carrot Soup with Carrot Chips and Pepperoni

Summer Squash Chayote Black Bean Puree

Foster Avenue Scotch Bianco Vermouth Honey Melon Pear Eau de Vie

Paper Ships: Chamomile infused Hennessy Nonino Amaro and Cointreau

Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Crudo with Green Goddess

Del Pedro Evening Falls Gin Pear Eau de Vie

Pulled Pork Sliders

Fresh Apricots with House-Cured Duck Prosciutto

Yellowtail Ceviche with Ginger Coconut Sauce

Bonji Old Fashion Bourbon Black Sugar Bitters and Bonji