Bands everywhere. Aerialists above. Sounds of volleyballs being smacked and appetizing aromas related to a Restaurant Stroll in the air.
No wonder at least 3,000 people are expected at the 2025 Bell Blvd Food & Music Fest in Bayside on Sunday, June 8, from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Presented by the Bayside Village BID, this annual extravaganza features something for everyone with seven vehicle-free blocks of free, family-friendly activities, including bouncy houses, dance performances, street games, and demonstrations. It’s set for Bell Boulevard from 38th Avenue through 43rd Avenue with the east-west terminal at 41st Avenue.
The Restaurant Stroll is ticketed. It costs $40 for adults, but children under age 12 can participate for $20 each. (They can’t consume alcohol, of course.) The number might rise, but as of this post’s publication, forty-two eateries were registered to offer samples of their cuisines.
Here’s an unofficial participant list: Akito Sushi; Artisan Coffee & Tea; Avli The Little Greek Tavern; Baraki NYC; Bareburger; Bell Garden Chinese Restaurant; Belly Cake Pancake House; Bourbon Street; Brian Dempsey’s; Chill Out! Ice Cream & Cereal Bar; Four Four South Village (Vietnamese); Golden K Burgers; HitIt Burger; Krave It Pizza + Sandwich Joint; Kung Fu Tea; Kyuramen; Legend Chicken; Little Kuma Noodle; Mango Mango Dessert; Maria’s Mediterranean; Masaaki Modern Japanese Cuisine; Masala Box; Moho Mexican Grill; Momo Ashi; Monahan & Fitzgerald; Neptune Diner; New Golden Wine & Liquors; Nippon Cha; OKDONGSIK; One Station Plaza; Papazzio; Press 195; Sangarita’s Tapas & Wine; SoBol; Spanglish NYC; Spin Bagel; Taverna Kyclades; The Lazy Cow; Tipsy Tequila + Taco Tavern; T-Swirl Crepe; Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse; Valdari Ristorante; VIPizza; and White Castle.
Editor’s note: The 2025 Bell Blvd Food & Music Fest will go on Rain or Shine. However, some activities might be cancelled if there are heavy rainstorms.
Images: Bayside Village