CARROLL GARDENS/COBBLE HILL— Restaurants, bars and specialty food shops across Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill will serve up a neighborhood-wide tasting event Oct. 24.
Tastes of Carroll Gardens — Cobble Hill will run from 2 to 7 p.m., inviting participants to build their own culinary tours along Court, Smith and Henry streets south of Atlantic Avenue, as well as nearby blocks and Hicks Street, home to a traditional Italian cheesemaker.
Each ticket includes a set number of tastings.
Guests can use a map and menu to choose their stops, share tickets with others or plan their own food tour.
Proceeds benefit Seeds in the Middle, a nonprofit that works to reduce food insecurity and inequality. The organization supports school and community farm markets, cooking classes and edible gardens in New York City neighborhoods where residents have limited access to fresh food.
A four-taste ticket costs $40, but an early-bird discount brings the price down to $35 for tickets purchased by Friday.
A 12-taste ticket costs $115 and can be shared among a group.
A $20 raffle entry gives participants a chance to win fresh produce from New York farms or a gift certificate to a Brooklyn restaurant.
Organizers also offer a $40 ticket for anyone who wants to donate a tasting experience to someone in need.
Donors can email tastesofbk@seedsinthemiddle.org with a recipient's name or let organizers select someone to receive the ticket.
Tickets are available online and on the day of the event. Attendees can pick up tickets at a will-call table near Carroll Park, on the corner of President and Smith streets.
Here are some of the neighborhood businesses offering food and drink tastings during Tastes of Carroll Gardens — Cobble Hill:
Aiello Dairy
The specialty business focuses on Italian cheeses, including fresh mozzarella and ricotta, making it a natural stop for visitors interested in the craft behind familiar staples.
Avlee Greek Kitchen
Avlee Greek Kitchen brings Greek comfort food to the neighborhood, with traditional dishes, baked specialties and sweets.
Brooklyn Farmacy
Housed in a restored former apothecary, Brooklyn Farmacy recalls the era of neighborhood soda fountains.
The Chocolate Room
The Chocolate Room specializes in chocolate-focused desserts, including cakes, ice cream and other sweets.
Cremini's
Cremini's offers Italian cooking inspired by the Marche region of central Italy.
D'Amico Coffee: A Carroll Gardens Institution
D'Amico Coffee has served the neighborhood since 1948. The family-owned business roasts coffee and sells blends and beans.
Emma's Torch
Emma's Torch combines cafe dining with culinary training for refugees and others facing barriers to employment. The organization uses professional kitchen experience to help participants prepare for careers in the food industry, adding a workforce-development mission to the crawl.
Malvan
Malvan highlights the coastal cuisine of Maharashtra, a state in western India. Regional spices, coconut and seafood traditions distinguish this style of cooking from the menus at many Indian restaurants.
Indian Table
Indian Table offers another perspective on Indian cuisine, with Goan and Portuguese-Indian influences alongside familiar dishes.
Other Half Brewing Company
Other Half Brewing Company is known for hop-forward craft beers, particularly hazy India pale ales.
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