New York, NY, October 6, 2026 — The first-ever World of Smoke Festival took place recently at Resorts World New York City, located in Jamaica, New York.

This new culinary event was hosted by acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson. The festival aimed to showcase a wide array of global barbecue traditions, offering attendees a diverse tasting experience.

In addition to the culinary offerings, the World of Smoke Festival also featured live music, contributing to the overall atmosphere for festival-goers. The event brought together various barbecue styles from different regions, providing a platform for both established and emerging pitmasters and chefs to share their craft.

Further details regarding specific participating chefs, the exact dates of the festival, or the specific types of global barbecue traditions represented were not provided in the initial summary. The event’s focus was on celebrating the rich and varied landscape of barbecue cooking worldwide.


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