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Get your cravings ready for indulgence & wanderlust, as The Second Annual AAPIHM Sunset Celebration returns for a marvelous gourmet gathering of 30+ restaurants, not to mention delectable, endless drinks, shopping opportunities, and more starting at 6:30pm in the gorgeous West Edge event space, located inside Chelsea Market, on Friday May 19, 2023.
Grab your $65 GA Ticket (a $97 Value) that gets access to a 2.5 Hour Open Bar brought to you by Lunar Hard Seltzer, including Makku Craft Makgeolli, as well as soft drinks from Tea & Milk Boba Drinks, Sanzo, Joshi, and more, plus Delicious Food Tastings From 30+ AAPI Restaurants & Vendors.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and the incredible cultural & culinary contributions of this community to New York City, star chefs be offering drool-worthy eats & tasty drinks from some of the city's most beloved AAPI restaurants, food, and beverage brands, as well as showcasing fun products from AAPI entrepreneurs, all within a gorgeous space on the third floor of Chelsea Market.
We're talking dishes like Braised Pork Belly Rice & Shrimp Cakes from Wen Wen, Sake Steamed Clams with Nori Butter from Bessou, Liang Pi "Cold Skin Noodles" from Xi'an Famous Foods - the list goes on and on, all heightened by pours of delish drinks like Lunar Hard Seltzer, and Tea & Milk Boba, just to name a few.
Shop some goodies from coveted local creators; mix, mingle, and then some, all while raising funds for a great cause - it's the best way to kick off your weekend...
As stated by Joanne Kwong, President of Pearl River Mart and Pearl River Mart Foods, "AAPI Heritage Month, every May, is a time to look back and appreciate the history and accomplishments of the AAPI community. It's also a time to just celebrate being together." Enter The Second Annual AAPIHM Sunset Celebration - a staggering showcase of incredible food, drinks, and culture, ready to enlighten your taste buds and your mind on a fabulous Friday night!
The soirée is helmed by the brains behind Manhattan icon Pearl River Mart. Since 1971, this family owned & operated stalwart has expanded beyond its original Chinatown locale, opening multiple other outposts, each one loved by NYC denizens for its authenticity, charm, and selection of incredible Asian cultural & culinary delights.
Explore 30+ AAPI restaurants, food brands, and more, not to mention a lineup of emerging AAPI-owned businesses, all giving you insight into unique Asian American flavors & creations. Plus, the open bar will flow with Lunar Hard Seltzers, and a selection of sips from Makku Craft Makgeolli, Tea & Milk Boba, Sanzo, Moshi, Nguyen Coffee Supply, & Halmi Nepal Tea, among others.
Meet & greet with the talented AAPI chefs and founders as music from AAPI Jazz Fest headliners and DJ Nak fills the air. All the while, you'll nosh on fare like Braised Pork Belly Rice & Shrimp Cakes from Wen Wen, Sake Steamed Clams with Nori Butter from Bessou, Liang Pi "Cold Skin Noodles" from Xi'an Famous Foods, and more from the likes of Mao's Bao, Kimbap Lab, Kabisera, Homiah, Popadelics, Two Rabbits Ice Cream - are you drooling yet? Because the list goes on & on & on!
A portion of all profits go to benefit the Asian American Arts Alliance, so eat, drink, and delight in the feel good Friday vibes...
You may view the full list of restaurants, drinks, and vendors here.
Your $65 GA Ticket (a $97 Value) Includes:
Pearl River Mart's Website | Sunset Celebration
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event & Open Bar run 6:30pm-9pm.
Valid only for event on Friday May 19, 2023.
