“The lawn is now open”

Before the first note of HBO’s iconic intro echoed through Bryant Park, I was behind the scenes managing the food vendors that fueled the Summer Movie Festival. From Hester Street Fair favorites to first-time pop-ups, I coordinated every bite that made movie night under the stars unforgettable. Think sliders, dumplings, and thousands of New Yorkers watching the skyline light up - all part of the choreography that made those nights magic.