Food Karma Projects, known for bringing New York events including Brisket King® NYC, Rib King NYC™, CiderFeast™, and more fan-favorite food festivals, announces Tamales Party!™, a friends-and-family style event on Saturday, February 22, at the newly reopened Baker Falls in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Tamales Party!™ is a limited-access event with food, drinks, and music from DJ Alex Corporan. It will feature incredible tamales made with Masienda’s heirloom corn masa harina by standout New York chefs and restaurants. Masa harina is used in tamales and tortillas, plus many more masa-based dishes like sopes, tetelas, and tlacoyos. Masienda has built its brand on equitable farming and ancestral techniques, partnering with 2,000 smallholder farmers across Mexico to bring nixtamalized corn flour to chefs and home cooks alike. Masienda’s MASA cookbook, cooking accessories, and condiments are regularly lauded by the New York Times, Food & Wine, and Bon Appétit.
Featured chefs and restaurants at Tamales Party!™ include Fernando Lopez of Factory Tamal and Fernando Cordova of Downstate, with more to be announced shortly.
“We’re thrilled to launch our 2025 event season at Baker Falls with Tamales Party!™,” says Food Karma Projects Founder Jimmy Carbone. “We have an exciting season this year with the return of much-loved events including Brisket King® NYC, Rib King NYC™, Pig Island NYC™, CiderFeast™, not to mention a few more surprises along the way.”
In signature Food Karma Projects style, attendees can also choose from a selection of carefully curated drinks, including pours from Granja Nómada Mezcal, Zumbador Tequila, and Aguaviva cachaça.
All-inclusive tickets are on sale now for ages 21+ and include tamales and spirit tastings throughout the afternoon. The lineup and offerings are subject to change, and all sales are final.
Interviews with event producers and participants are available upon request. For media inquiries, please contact Jimmy Carbone at jimmypotsandpans@gmail.com.
Ticket Options:
- 12:00 PM Entry – General Admission – $29 + processing fee
- 12:00 PM admission
- All-access tamales and spirits tastings all afternoon
About Food Karma Projects: Food Karma Projects events are grassroots-style celebrations that bring together award-winning and rising star chefs, restaurants, artisan producers, and distributors. Founded by Jimmy Carbone, Jimmy made his mark with Jimmy’s No. 43, an iconic bar in New York City’s East Village known for its approach to craft beer and local food. He expanded his dedication to regional food communities with the founding of Food Karma Projects and under his direction, Food Karma Projects gatherings are recognized for their collaborative success stories.
Food Karma Projects’ diverse portfolio ranges from long-standing events to fresh new soirees, including Brisket King® NYC, Rib King NYC™, Pig Island NYC™, Bowl of ‘Zole™, and CiderFeast™. Each festival offers immersive experiences that attract food enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. For more information, visit foodkarmaprojects.com and follow along on Instagram and Facebook.
