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“Serious Eats on Governor's Island, Hudson Valley Brunch, Battle of the Pies”

Serious Eats Sandwiches on Governor's Island

Sandwiches from restaurants and takeout places will be served on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. on Governors Island for the Serious Eats All-Star Sandwich Festival, which benefits the Edible Schoolyard. Unlimited sandwiches, frozen desserts, local beers, wines and cider will set you back $66.99 ($31.74 for children 8 to 12 years old; $154.74 for a family of two adults and up to three children). For $103.49 you also get a goody bag and use of express lines: seriouseatssandwichfest.eventbrite.com.

A Hudson Valley Brunch

A brunch featuring Hudson Valley farms, chefs and local wines and spirits will aid the North East Community Center farm and food education programs on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at No. 9 restaurant, 53 Main Street, Millerton, N.Y.: $40 at (518) 592-1299, neccmillerton.org and the Millerton Farmers Market, open Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Battle of the Pies

Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar, among others, will be judging a pie contest will take place on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Brooklyn Kitchen, 100 Frost Street (Meeker Street), Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

To be judged, you must pick up a two-pound sack of Daisy Flour at Brooklyn Kitchen, and use the flour to make your pie, which must be delivered for the contest by 4 p.m. A $5 fee is for entrants and for those who want to taste pie, drink beer and vote.

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