Consider this mango euphoria, people.
Credit: Smorgasburg Fort Lauderdale
If your summer personality is “eating mango-flavored everything while wandering around Flagler Village,” Smorgasburg Fort Lauderdale has your plans covered.
The massive outdoor food market is bringing back its annual Asian Street Food Market for AAPI Heritage Month, this time with a mango-heavy twist. Dubbed the “Mango Edition,” the two-day event lands Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at Smorgasburg South Florida with more than 60 mango-inspired dishes and drinks, over 45 food vendors and a packed schedule of live performances and cultural happenings.
The free festival is expected to draw more than 15,000 attendees across the weekend and will spotlight AAPI-owned concepts serving flavors from across Asia and the Pacific Islands, including Burmese, Filipino, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine.
Among the menu items already announced: Numu’s Mango Sticky Rice Matcha, Bootchog’s Grill’s Mango Adobo Wings with Pinoy mango sauce, El Nopalito Vegan Taqueria’s Tofu with Mango Habanero Salsa, Chef Norlan’s Mango Salmon Roll and Island Tastes Florida’s Mango Banana Lumpia. Special guest vendors include Ahmay’s Burmese Street Food, Kanto Asian Street Food, Kin Asian Street Food, Yen’s Kitchen, The Sister House and more.
There’s also a very South Florida-coded “Mango Exchange” activation happening throughout the weekend where guests can bring mangos and swap them for a complimentary drink while supplies last.
Beyond the food, expect Polynesian dance performances both evenings, Silent Karaoke on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., a Community Table gathering Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Hong Kong-style mahjong hosted by 888Mahjong on Sunday
Smorgasburg Fort Lauderdale, which opened in early April, is located at 536 NE 2nd St. in Flagler Village. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31.
For more information, visit Smorgasburg South Florida.
