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A New Era of Food Festivals has Arrived

What an influencer’s curated food festival tells us about the future of restaurants | Ok, Boomer #15

Apr 15, 2026
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Yes Chef Food Fest (New York, NY) (Image source: Yes Chef Food Fest Website)

A Food Festival That Was All The Rave

The most Gen Z–coded food festival just returned for its third year. It’s bigger than ever and it’s continuing to grow each time—offering a clear blueprint for what younger consumers actually want.

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