Crown Kicks Off Brunch; The Brooklyn Local at Pier 1

DUMBO — City Harvest will host The Brooklyn Local at Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park on September 22. The event will feature 75 vendors serving food, beer, and wine. Proceeds go towards helping City Harvest feed hungry New Yorkers. For tickets and more info, check out the City Harvest site. [EaterWire]

UPPER EAST SIDE — Park Avenue Autumn just started a test kitchen series where chef Kevin Lasko and pastry chef Richard Leach serve four courses for $75 at a communal kitchen table, with beverage pairings. Call 212-644-1900 to make a reservation. [EaterWire]

CHELSEA — On October 3, non-profit organization Just Food will host Let Us Eat Local, a tasting event with food from several notable NYC restaurants including Telepan, The Meatball Shop, Northern Spy Food Company, Blue Hill, Gramercy Tavern, and Jimmy's No. 43. The event will also feature a pie contest and charity auction. Check out more info here. [EaterWire]

UPPER EAST SIDE — John DeLucie's Crown launches brunch this Sunday, September 9. Check out the menu below. [EaterWire]

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