The 2nd Annual Gingerbread New York: healthy burger contest - November 10, 2023 - January 15, 2024 at the Museum of the City of New York.

New York, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Museum of the City of New York is proud to present Gingerbread New York: The Great Boro Baking Contest, the second annual competition to create gingerbread and celebrate the communities and neighborhoods in each of the five boros. The museum's Gingerbread New York exhibition will open to the public on Friday, November 10, 2023, and run through Monday, January 15, 2024, giving New Yorkers and tourists a delicious opportunity to celebrate the city. The museum invited professional and independent bakers from across the city to create a display of gingerbread representing their neighborhoods in keeping with the theme of "Cult New York." Participants will present their work from all five boros, and renowned bakers, curators, and NYC restaurant owners will be on hand for final judging. Prizes will be awarded in various categories including 'Best in Borough', 'Most Majestic' and 'Most Significant'. Visitors will also be able to vote for their favorite works by scanning a QR code.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the Museum of the City of New York's anniversary year by celebrating the holidays with our annual 'Gingerbread New York' exhibition," says Stephanie Wilfort, director and president of the Museum of the City of New York.

Participants in the Gingerbread New York 2023 competition include (bios and details of participation at the end of the post):

• BRONX
• BROOKLYN
• MANHATTEN
• QUINS
• STATENAIl

The jury will be:

About the Museum of the City of New York:In its 100th anniversary year, the Museum of the City of New York is promoting an understanding of the special character of urban life in the world capital. It was voted "Best Museum" in Time Out New York's "Best Place in the City 2021" and has received several American Alliance of Museums (AAM) awards. MCNY allows visitors to learn about and experience the city by celebrating, documenting and interpreting its past, present and future. To connect with the Museum's award-winning digital information, visit www.mcny.org or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MuseumofCityNY and on Facebook at Facebook.com / MuseumofCityNY.

About Gingerbread New York: For more information, visit the museum's website: www.mcny.org/gingerbread