"Launched in 2017 by Marco Shalma and MASC Hospitality Group, the market started as a scrappy local gathering and quickly ballooned into a full-blown movement. Over the years, more than 1 million visitors have flocked to Fordham Plaza to sample everything from jerk chicken to vegan empanadas, not to mention discover over 1,200 small businesses-many of them Black, Brown, immigrant or women-owned-that used the market as a launchpad."
"It wasn't just about food, either. The Bronx Night Market became a stage for DJs, dance crews and community performers, transforming once-quiet Saturdays into block-party-meets-street-fair energy. "We didn't follow the playbook-we wrote a new one right here in the Bronx," Shalma said. "What we built was never about trend. It was about legacy, love and a borough that always shows up.""
The Bronx Night Market will conclude its eight-year run at Fordham Plaza with a final season ending October 25. The market began in 2017 and attracted over 1 million visitors, showcasing cuisines from jerk chicken to vegan empanadas and helping more than 1,200 small businesses, many Black, Brown, immigrant, or women-owned. The event also hosted DJs, dance crews, and community performers, creating block-party energy on Saturdays. Final dates include August 30, September 27, and the grand finale October 25. Organizers cite sponsorship hurdles and logistical challenges as reasons for ending the monthly event, despite prior encore seasons.
Read at Time Out New York
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