A Bug-Eating Festival Is Headed To Williamsburg: Gothamist
Courtesy Dinner Echo There's no shortage of bugs in this city, but New Yorkers often scoff at the thought of eating the creatures that have moved into their kitchens and bathrooms. Still, insects are delicacies in plenty of cultures worldwide, and entomophagy (i.e. consuming bugs ) enthusiasts are hoping negative perceptions about the practice will change next month, when Brooklyn plays host to what is reportedly the city's first festival dedicated to bug-eating. From September 1st to 3rd, three venues in Greenpoint and Williamsburg will transform into Timon & Pumbaa's bug-eating paradise from The Lion King as part of the Brooklyn Bugs Festival , complete with insectivore- friendly vendor markets , a VIP Bug Banquet , cocktail receptions, and speakers and panels discussing the benefits of entomophagy. The festival, which boasts the Museum of Food and Drink as its cultural partner, is the brainchild of Chef Joseph Yoon , who hosted a gourmet edible insect dinner earl...