NYC has no shortage of food festivals in the summer, and they're a fantastic way to sample restaurant fare--some quite high-end--without having to spring for an entire meal. Our particular favorite from
this comprehensive list for the week at Gothamist.com is
Dine Around Downtown --held Wednesday, 11-3 at
28 Liberty Plaza (Between Liberty & Pine and Nassau and William), and hosted by the Food Network's ubiquitous Alex Guarnaschelli. Over 40 local restaurants will be serving small plates and the event couldn't be in a more scenic venue.