Dan Pashman spent a season on cascatelli pasta; here he and reporter Eliza Rothstein go after a stranger question - how did Bulgaria, a country that reveres yogurt, lose the entire American supermarket aisle to Greece? Sixty minutes of live reporting with free tastings and a Bulgarian women's choir, in a free open-air grove above the Hudson. If you like food journalism that turns petty into epic, go.
What to expect
The Glade is Little Island's small tree-ringed lawn stage, informal and standing-and-sitting rather than seated rows. Expect taped audio played over speakers, live interviews, samples handed through the crowd and a choir performance. Sixty minutes, no ticket, no assigned spots.
Good to know
- A/C/E/L to 14th Street-8th Avenue, then walk west to the Little Island entrance
- Completely free with no ticket needed, but the Glade is small so come early
- Bring a blanket - seating is grass and low steps rather than chairs
- Free yogurt samples are handed out; mention allergies to staff before tasting
- Great for podcast listeners, food nerds and anyone with an hour to kill on the pier
- The park entrance and paths are step-free and accessible throughout
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Common questions
Do I need a ticket?
No. The Glade programming at Little Island is free and unticketed. Arrive early if you want a comfortable spot, since the lawn stage holds far fewer people than the amphitheater.
Are there really free samples?
Yes - the show includes tastings as part of the reporting on Bulgarian versus Greek yogurt styles. Quantities are limited to the crowd on hand.
Will this be released as a podcast episode?
The Sporkful records live shows as part of its production, but Little Island does not guarantee a release date. Treat the live version as the reason to attend.
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