When it comes to overcoming cultural barriers, food (and music) wind up being a pretty consistent way to go. And while Garden City is a quick 20-minute ride from Queens, which is arguably the most culturally diverse region in the world, the ability to sample exotic fare, in this case Peruvian food, will be in the village’s backyard—at least for one weekend. It turns out that the Cradle of Aviation will be hosting the SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17. SUMAQ means delicious in the indigenous language of Quechua, one of the groups native to Peru. Among the fare you’ll be able to sample are anticuchos (cow heart skewers), paiche (Amazon fish with coconut), chancho al cilindro (pig cooked in a cylinder) and picarones (Peruvian donuts). In addition, Peruvian folk and Latin music will be performed as you embark on this foodie excursion. With all this being so close, it’s nice to that you can experience all of this without getting your passport stamped or even having to leave Nassau County.
—Dave Gil de Rubio
