Estamos afueraaaaaaa 🌞
And if you're not, you better get out there today!
Welcome back to another installment of ¿Qué Vamo’ Hacer?
Before we talk about qué vas a hacer this weekend, can we take a moment to appreciate this Wednesday morning? It’s officially June. The sun is out. It’s 80 degrees. We’ve just finally reached the perfect weather to hear DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS played in cars passing by with the windows rolled down…
Okay—moment’s over. Let’s get into it: the Puerto Rican Day Parade is this Sunday, kicking off at 11:00 AM on Fifth Ave in Manhattan, with the Knickerbocker Puerto Rican Parade taking off at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Ave in Brooklyn. We’ve got your pre-games and after parties lined up between last week’s edition of ¿QVH? and this week’s, plus many more events.
What’s your plan for this weekend? Let us know in the comments once you get to the end of this week’s line-up.
THIS WEEK
FOOD & DRINK
Trompo Negro at Sauced Brooklyn: Burritos, Tacos, y Gringas
Saturday, June 7
12:00 PM
Sauced
331 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Walk-ins welcome
Chefs Alan Delgado of Los Burritos Juárez and Carlos Barrera are ushering in brunch at Sauced, the Williamsburg wine bar, with un Trompo Negro. The duo will be serving tacos, burritos, y gringas al pastor on freshly made tortillas from Brooklyn’s For All Things Good. The pop-up is just a taste of the talent between these two Mexican chefs, one of whom—Alan—just announced he’s opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant for Los Burritos Juárez between Fort Greene and Clinton Hill soon.
El Gallo Altanero at Superbueno
Wednesday, June 11
10:00 PM
Superbueno
13 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Walk-ins welcome
The team from Guadalajara’s El Gallo Altanero will be behind the bar at Superbueno for a late night guest shift. The team will be slinging their signature agave spirit-based cocktails from the internationally acclaimed bar. Arrive early to experience the taste of Jalisco at Superbueno, New York’s own Mexican-American bar that was recently ranked the 2nd best bar in North America by World’s 50 Best.
COMMUNITY
City Señoras x Tortillería Chinantla: Carne Asada
Sunday, June 8
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
McCarren Park, near McCarren Parkhouse
855 Lorimer St, Brooklyn NY 11222
Tickets: $5
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Self-care social club City Señoras is partnering with New York’s Tortillería Chinantla for a Carne Asada in McCarren Park. Tortillas and tortilla chips will be provided by family-owned Tortillería Chinantla, while the City Señoras team will be serving up carne asada from the park grills. Bring your salsa, guacamole, and beverages to share.
PERREO
Ocho x Ocho Studio: Salsa y Reggaeton Edition
Saturday, June 7
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Café Colmado
286 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
Walk-ins welcome
Puerto Rican creative collective Ocho x Ocho Studio is in NuevaYol this weekend for their first pop-up off the island. Puerto Rico's own K-FUJI joins Ocho x Ocho Studio resident DJ PALOU and LITE from Chicago for an all day perreo party of salsa y reggaeton at Café Colmado. The party starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 5, making it a perfect pre-game for the rest of the weekend's festivities.
La Cultura No Se Vende
Sunday, June 8
7:00 PM
Record Room
4709 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109
Walk-ins welcome
SAZONAO takes over Record Room with La Cultura No Se Vende, an all vinyl National Puerto Rican Day Parade After Party this Sunday. Resident DJ WOOF and DJ Chiqui B will take you late into the night with a soundtrack of reggaeton, salsa, bomba y plena, and hip-hop, in celebration of the Nuyorican experience. Walk-ins are welcome, although reservations at Record Room via Resy are strongly encouraged to guarantee entry.
THIS MONTH
FOOD & DRINK
Tamal & Tortilla Class
Saturday, June 21
12:00 PM
Tobalá
3732 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
Tickets: $65
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Tobalá introduces you to the world of masa with a Tamal & Tortilla Making Class. The lesson will be led by Griselda Rodriguez, Tobalá's in-house tortillera, known for her mastery of masa. Griselda will guide you through a hands-on experience in making tamales and tortillas from scratch. Following the preparation of the tamales and tortillas, enjoy them with Tobalá's rich mole and aguas frescas. Stick around after class to enjoy Tobalá's extensive agave spirits selection at the bar.
Cafeteria La Poesía: San Juan Poético
Tuesday, June 24
7:00 PM
Bon Studio
199 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tickets: $150
DM @cafeterialapoesia to reserve
Cafeteria La Poesía returns with a special edition of La Poesía: San Juan Poético. In celebration of la Noche de San Juan, the holiday in honor of Saint John the Baptist celebrated throughout Spain and Latin America, Cafeteria La Poesía is hosting a special dinner party at Bon Studio inspired by the San Juan traditions of Spain and Venezuela. A seat at the table includes a 6-course dinner prepared by La Poesía's founders Elena, Ari, and María, a welcome cocktail to toast to the evening, wine pairings, and a flower bundle and special gift in the spirit of San Juan to take home.
If Volume 4 of La Poesía is anything like Volume 3, we can guarantee the evening will be a lovely experience with the warmest hospitality. When we joined La Poesía for brunch at María's home on a rainy day in April, we were treated to the magic of a tranquil residence transformed into an intimate dining room, gathered over a delicious 4-course brunch with Spanish and Venezuelan influences prepared by Elena, with freshly squeezed juice, coffee, tea, and Cava. The shrimp cocktail in an aji amarillo and mango sauce was incredible. (We would have licked the sauce out of the coupe if we were in our own homes.) Seating is limited at San Juan Poético. DM @cafeterialapoesia or email hola@lapoesiacafeteria.com to reserve your spot.
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