Governors Ballkicks off this Friday , June 3rd on Randall ’s Island , and the assembly line - up for the three - day music festival is stacked with wakeless hitters like Kanye , Robyn , Father John Misty , Beck , Action Bronson , Haim , Chvrches , Thundercat , and many more . But most importantly , there will also be some really full food .
For a 2d year in the row , The Infatuation has curated a selection of vendor that stand for some of New York ’s most pop restaurants and food item . Festival - goers who call for three to five meals a Clarence Day during sets ( dancing makes you thirsty … ) will find this year ’s roster is full of a wide variety of beauty that are both prompt and digit - friendly – from Seamore ’s poke to smutty Tap milkshakes to by CHLOE Warren Burger .
So leave about planning what you ’re listening to , because these are the good newfangled foods to delineate up for at this twelvemonth ’s Governors Ball . ( Plus , we already have you cover with acquire there and who to see . )
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Seamore’s
This fishy cousin to The Meatball Shop will be serving up a special Opuntia tuna poke with ponzu , groundnut , and avocado over brown Elmer Leopold Rice ( $ 15 ) . In the eating house , Seamore ’s popular poke is serve with tortilla chips , but the raw fish dish aerial catch a festival - friendly pipe bowl - shaped makeover just for Governors Ball .
Dan and John’s Wings
Since you ’re undoubtedly going to be drink copious amounts of beer , you ’re going to need wings , and lucky for you , the East Village ’s favored novel wing stain will be on hand with wimp , boneless , and vegetarian varieties ( five pieces will go for $ 8.27 and 10 pieces for $ 15.60 ) . A particular wing flavour , Garlic Parm , formerly of Citi Field and Smorgasburg fame , will be serve up as well , so make trusted you grab them while you may ( they wo n’t return again until football game time of year ) .
Spaghetti Incident
What better way to slurp spaghetti than from a cone ? The Lower East Side ’s Spaghetti Incident ( which befittingly borrowed its name from a Guns N ' Roses album ) will be serving its homemade spaghetti ragu ( $ 13 ) and spaghetti chitarra top with fresh basil and mozzarella ( $ 14 ) out of paper cones . Fork optional .
Wowfulls
Waffle cone get a major rise with Wowfulls ’ homemade Hong Kong Egg Waffles ( $ 9 ) , which are also new toSmorgasburgthis class . The live waffle strobilus will be stuffed with vanilla or chocolate ice emollient and adorned with special fete toppings include graham crumbs , Nerds confect , Fruity Pebble dust , and more coloured surprise .
Black Tap
New York ’s over - the - top milk shake maestro is at it again with a extra Governors Ball Shake ( $ 15 ) that will certainly accrue lines longer than some set lists . The particular Oreo shake will be made with deep brown syrup on the privileged rim ; vanilla ice with crushed Oreos on the external flange ; rainbow whirly pop stuck within ; and a mini shameful and clean cookie , whipped cream , crushed Oreos , and mini marshmallows on top , all drizzled with umber syrup . If hard - to - eat milkshakes in the blazing oestrus are n’t really your thing , Black Tap ’s All - American Burger ( $ 12 ) topped with American cheeseflower and special sauce will also be put up .
Bluestone Lane
Bluestone ’s famed Avocado Smash will momently make you forget how sick you are of avocado goner . A square slice of toast topped with smash avocado , extra virgin olive crude oil , chili flakes , and lemon , served on an Eco plateful ( of class ) may be the healthy pungency you take all weekend . Gluten - detached goner will also be usable along with gluten - devoid donuts , gluten - free banana bread , and a sip of deep brown shop civilisation with espresso drink and the Aussie Iced Latte ( $ 7 ) , sport a twofold shot of espresso with milk and glass cream .
Uma Temakeria
This twelvemonth brand the first meter that anyone will be clenched fist - pumping at a concert with a sushi burrito in handwriting , and that ’s all thanks to Chelsea ’s Uma Temakeria , which will be offering its touch Uma - rito , roll to order , with Salmon River , tuna , tobanjan mayo ( spicy ! ) , cucumber , Daucus carota sativa , tempura crunch , and sesame seeds deep down of a giant maki peal ( a vegetarian option will also be usable , both for $ 10 ) .
Streetbird Rotisserie
desire to make a monolithic festival feel like your own backyard barbecue ? Marcus Samuelsson ’s Uptown diner will be serving comfort foods that ’ll do just that . Exclusive to Governors Ball will be the Uptown Noodles topped with shredded brisket , apple , cucumber , and black noodle - soya bean vinaigrette ( $ 8) as well as a Big Pimpin ’ Platter ( $ 14 ) piled high with Streetbird ’s signature rotisserie chicken , smokey Q sauce , summertime tomato salad , and cornbread . Other darling will include the Crispy Bird Sandwich ( $ 9 ) made with crispy chicken and cheddar and served on a white potato roster . To chase it all down : the Watermelon Coolio ( $ 6 ) , a watermelon - mint lemonade .
Mario By Mary
Mary Giuliani and Mario Batali ’s new Italian sandwich spot will be pressing two limited , bum sandwiches for Governors Ball : Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese ( $ 9 ) and the Spicy Capicola Grilled Cheese ( $ 9 ) . Off the regular fare will be the buff - favorite Truffle Grilled Cheese ( $ 8) melding together Fontina , Gruyere , hidden truffle spread , and a mizzle of smuggled truffle dear .
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You ’ll attempt to defend it , but you know you ’re expire to end up demand a Snapchat selfie with the $ 8 by CHLOE Coconut from this passing trendy vegan degraded - food spot . Other offer let in the famed veggie Warren Burger ( $ 12 ) , a dinero Caesar salad ( $ 12 ) , a pick of juice ( $ 12 ) , and a gluten - free chocolate chip biscuit ( $ 4 ) . Who suppose festival food is n’t healthy ?
Harry & Ida’s Meat and Supply Co.
Manhattan ’s hottest pastrami purveyors will be serving a meaty Pastrami Sandwich ( $ 15 ) clothe with cucumber kraut and anchovy mustard – but the real showstopper will be the exclusive to Governors Ball Pastrami Nachos ( $ 10 ) dilute with pastrami burn ends , high mallow , smoked cream , chili con carne , pickled Japanese radish , and Coriandrum sativum . To munch , Spicy Brisket Jerky ( $ 5 ) will also be available .
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