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Smorgasburg Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with “Asian Street Food Festival: Flavors of the Tropics”

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Mike Rynart

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Smorgasburg Miami, the Magic City’s largest outdoor-food market, is proud to announce the return of its signature celebration for Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with the Asian Street Food Festival: Flavors of the Tropics, taking place Saturday, May 24 (12pm–10pm) and Sunday, May 25 (12pm–8pm). Now in its fourth year, the two-day event is hosted in partnership with lifestyle journalist and culinary consultant Cheryl Tiu of Cross Cultures, which promotes the exchange of cultures through food, and will spotlight Asian street food, tropical-inspired dishes, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and more.

 

The market will once again be transformed into a vibrant celebration of AAPI cultures with guest vendors serving culinary specialties from across Asia and the Pacific Islands. New this year is a focus on “flavors of the tropics,” with dishes that bring a sunny, island-style twist to traditional Asian fare.

 

The free, open-to-the-public event will also offer a variety of family-friendly interactive activities and live entertainment such as Polynesian dancers, lei giveaways and more to be announced in the days leading up to the event.

Guest vendors include:

  • Anora’s Thai/Lao Hut – Deep fried jumbo squid, tornado potatoes and deep fried fish

  • Chef Norlan – Innovative Japanese cuisine including sushi rolls, nigiri and other unique specialties

  • Julie’s Crochet – Crochet keychains, flowers, and more (retail)

  • Mr. Takoyaki – Popular Japanese street food with savory toppings

  • Primoo Boba – Refreshing milk and fruit teas with premium boba

  • Salamat Cookies – Filipino-owned cookies, blondies, lattes, lemonade and small-batch syrups

  • Tala’s Delightful Bites – Filipino delicacies including pork belly skewers, grilled squid, lumpia, chicken isaw and more

  • Yen’s Kitchen – Vietnamese skewers and crispy wings

Specialty items to look out for from existing Smorgasburg vendors:

  • Boca Burgers – Tropical Burger – Two griddled beef patties with melted American cheese, grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato, and BBQ sauce on a toasted bun.

  • Fizz & Matcha

    • Lychee Rose Matcha Latte – Matcha latte with a lychee syrup, matcha, topped with a rose cold foam and dried rose petals

    • Mango Sticky Rice Matcha Latte – Mango purée, coconut rice milk blend, matcha, topped with vanilla cold foam & rice puffs

  • Lechona Truck – Plátano Bites – Crispy green plantain baskets filled with authentic Colombian lechona, topped with crunchy pork skin and served with a traditional arepa.

Interactive Activities and Entertainment:

  • Lei Giveaway: Guests will receive a free tropical lei upon arrival (first come, first served) – Saturday & Sunday, starting at 12pm

  • Poly Proud: Polynesian Dancers (Saturday & Sunday, 5:30pm–7:30pm)

  • Live Music: DJ Performances (Saturday & Sunday. 2:00pm-5:00pm)

Hours of operation for AAPI Weekend:

  • Saturday, May 24: 12pm-10pm

  • Sunday, May 25: 12pm-8pm

Smorgasburg Miami is located at 2600 NW 2nd Avenue in the heart of Wynwood. Entry is free and open to the public.For additional event information, follow Smorgasburg Miami on Instagram @smorgasburgmiami or visit www.smorgasburgmiami.com

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