Slideshow: Who and what were at NYC's 2022 Baldor Bite show

 Chef Brian George of the French-American Reserve restaurant samples the green apple sorrel from the Fresh Origins microgreens booth at the April 26 Baldor Bite show in New York City.

Chef Brian George of the French-American Reserve restaurant samples the green apple sorrel from the Fresh Origins microgreens booth at the April 26 Baldor Bite show in New York City.

 The April 26 Baldor Bite show in New York City drew thousands of chefs and business people.

The April 26 Baldor Bite show in New York City drew thousands of chefs and business people.

 World-renowned Chef Massimo Bottura chats with session moderator Thomas McQuillan at 2022 Baldor Bite.

World-renowned Chef Massimo Bottura chats with session moderator Thomas McQuillan at 2022 Baldor Bite.

 World-renowned Chef Massimo Bottura chats with session moderator Thomas McQuillan at 2022 Baldor Bite.

World-renowned Chef Massimo Bottura chats with session moderator Thomas McQuillan at 2022 Baldor Bite.

 The 2022 Baldor Bite drew more people than ever.

The 2022 Baldor Bite drew more people than ever.

 Molly Gean, owner of Harry's Berries, gave out samples of her strawberries at Baldor Bite.

Molly Gean, owner of Harry's Berries, gave out samples of her strawberries at Baldor Bite.

 Dale Milison and Jelena Dereta of Lakeside Produce show their peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers grown in greenhouses in Leamington, Ontario.

Dale Milison and Jelena Dereta of Lakeside Produce show their peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers grown in greenhouses in Leamington, Ontario.

 A Fresh Origins microgreens representative gives samples to attendees.

A Fresh Origins microgreens representative gives samples to attendees.

 Lakeside Produce displayed their peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers grown in greenhouses in Leamington, Ontario.

Lakeside Produce displayed their peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers grown in greenhouses in Leamington, Ontario.

 Lakeside Produce displayed their peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers grown in greenhouses in Leamington, Ontario.

Lakeside Produce displayed their peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers grown in greenhouses in Leamington, Ontario.

 Field Fresh Farms exhibited their salad greens.

Field Fresh Farms exhibited their salad greens.

NEW YORK — About 3,000 people attended the 2022 Baldor Bite show in downtown Manhattan, compared to about 1,750 at the last show, held every two years, except for 2020.

There were 170 exhibitors, 20 more than last time. There were panel sessions, including keynote speaker Chef Massimo Bottura, chef patron of three Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana and founder of food nonprofit Food for Soul. 

Chef Brian George of the French-American Reserve restaurant sampled the green apple sorrel from the Fresh Origins microgreens booth. 

"It really tastes like sour green apple, and it's juicy," George said. He uses edible flowers sometimes at his restaurant.

 

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