Allerton residents satisfied their craving for summer fun and delicious ethnic food at a time honored neighborhood celebration. The Allerton Avenue International Merchants Association, Allerton Avenue Homeowners and Tenants Association, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and senators Jamaal Bailey and Jeff Klein in conjunction with MAS Productions hosted the tenth annual Allerton Avenue International Food Festival on Saturday, June 24 on Allerton Avenue between Barnes and Wallace avenues.
Steuben Vega (l) of Abby and Friends gave Alex (r) some ‘grrreat’ face paint.
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Singer-songwriter EC Salsero (c) performed at this year’s festival.
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Tiara Ruby Damon (l) and Olivia Guilford registered young ladies for the Talitha Cumi Urban Etiquette and Leadership Academy.
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P.S. 89 Panthers and coach Angelica Reyes (back, c) raised money for their squad.
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Patricia Vicaro (l) bought delicious food from Gina Tiarulli (back, l) at Mamma Rose’s stall. Bailey Provetto, one of three judges of the food contest, was taste testing.
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Jesus Villarreal couldn’t cook enough kebabs for the hungry festival goers.
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