Where to eat near Celebrate Brooklyn! in Prospect Park
A stone’s throw from my apartment, this series is by far my favorite. In the past I've packed a picnic, but since beloved Ditmas Park restaurant The Farm on Adderley is running a stand there this year, I may bring cash instead of a basket full of food. The outpost will serve seasonal bites and is teaming up with new ice cream shop Ample Hills for dessert. Since the lines will most likely be long, my backup spot is Grab, a small gourmet deli that has an amazing selection of cheeses, dried meats, artisanal breads, craft beers and cupcakes from Baked. Union Market, a larger purveyor with many organic items, is also nearby.

Where to eat near SummerStage in Central Park
The Brooklyn Flea is once again setting up shop, which means you can try eats from Pizza Moto and Asia Dog, followed by scoops from my favorite ice cream parlor, Blue Marble.

Where to eat near the R&B Festival at Metrotech in Fort Greene
Since the concerts start at noon, they're perfect for picnic lunches, and the nearby Greene Grape Provisions has everything you need. Opened by the two women who own a wine shop up the street, Provisions has produce, cheeses, meats, Balthazar pastries and other local eats. If you prefer to hit a restaurant after the show, try Dino.

Where to eat near Madison Square Park
The Flatiron green space actually hosts two concert series: the adults-aimed Madison Square Music on Wednesday evenings, which features jazz, bluegrass, folk, R&B and soul artists, and Madison Square Kids, which showcases kindie rock bands on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. While eating at Shake Shack seems like a no-brainer, the line is always daunting—particularly right before or after a show. Instead, try pan-friend dumplings from Rickshaw, sandwiches from 'wichcraft or big gourmet salads from Chop't. For dessert, hit City Bakery for enormous cookies or Tarallucci e Vino for addictive cream-filled doughnuts.


Where to eat near Waterside Plaza’s Music Under the Stars in Murray Hill
This series is held at a luxury high-rise on the East River, and it's a bit of a schlep from, well, most everything. Before heading there, grab some southern grub to go at Hill Country or upscale pub food from The Breslin. Petite Abeille is also a good bet for a family-friendly dinner before a show.

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