Photo Gallery: The Food At Electric Zoo
Animals turn up for feeding time at the Zoo
I was asked several times before I left the office on Friday if I was looking forward more to the music or the food at Electric Zoo, a 3-day electronic music festival on NYC's Randall's Island. Hopefully my blank stare (and ridiculous fluorescent getup) was enough to convey to my co-workers that it was precisely a 50/50 split, and impossible to define. Talking shop with a few of my favorite artists of all time backstage — Moby, Chromeo and Sebastian to name-drop a few — it became more obvious than ever that choosing between good eats and good beats is something I may never be able to do. And I'm okay with that. Stay tuned to find out what happens when globe-trotting electronic musicians get hungry, and in the meantime, check out a few scenes from feeding time. For obvious reasons, do not stick your fingers into the cage.
Photos by Gabi Porter
A lone speckenwolf pizza — loaded with prosciutto, mushrooms, onions and oregano from heralded Brooklyn pizzeria Roberta's — separated from the pack. Will it survive? Joint-smoking slice sez: Unlikely, bro.
These creatures refill on pad thai from Thai BBQ and Satay. Let's see, you got your sugar, salt, carbs, fat...okay, hoover while standing and move on!
Hypnotized by the flashing lights on the main stage, one of Roberta's hardworking pizza makers is unable to move on and is easily picked off by photographer, Gabi Porter. Such is life.
Unfazed by the escalating heat and humidity, Pizzamoto slings hot, fresh slices with a smile. Not pictured: Whatever is keeping her hydrated and conscious.
The alpha male at Pie for the People tosses dough high into the air, hoping that this will attract scantily clad ladies. And would you look at that...it worked. Just like always.
Emulating the DJs within sight, the rare and elusive crepe-maker from Suzette's spins tasty discs that are similarly devoured by the crowd.
An oasis in the jungle madness, Ice of Paradise appears to create snow out of nowhere. It must be said that the line to view this magic trick remained pretty constant.
Asia Dog. Nope, not what you're thinking. Just really awesome toppings on killer dogs. Well... not killer. Just mildly predatory.
Chickpea Falafel's stand catered to those creatures unable to process wheat: AKA, hipsters who read too much. Oh no, I feel myself becoming one of them! What was in that pill? Must...have...Chickpea Falafel.
The Frying Dutchmen truck, aside from having some of the tastiest prey on the urban island, is a great example of desert survival. Four men. One metal truck. Gallons and gallons of oil. 93 degrees with humidity. ...wait where did the shaved ice people go?
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