A Note to Chefs: The Dos and Don'ts of Food Festivals

Mac and cheese, burgers, and a big ole meatball with red sauce: comfort foods with refined flair are highly appreciated by hungry festivalgoers.

As pictured:

• Leonardo’s veal burger by Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier of Arrows Restaurant
• Mac and cheese with crab, artichokes, and Swiss cheese by Laura Werlin
• Meatballs with red sauce by Donatella Arpaia