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Meatball parm, $10 At the Brooklyn Bangers stand, you’ll find locally sourced and sustainably raised sausages from Michelin-starred chef Saul Bolton and partner Ben Daitz, as well as Bolton’s meatball parm — balls of beef in red sauce accented with a creamy bechamel sauce, provolone and Parmesan. The duo is opening Red Gravy restaurant in Brooklyn Heights later this fall. (Find it between Spring and Kenmare streets.) Lorenzo Ciniglio

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Mini braciole sandwich, $5 Italian-American eatery Rubirosa has made its name with delicious, straightforward fare, and its feast debut is no different. “We wanted to do a dish that reminds us of our grandmothers,” says chef Al Di Meglio. His braciole sandwich — thinly sliced NY strip rolled with breadcrumbs, Pecorino and parsley and topped with more Pecorino and fresh basil — will make you a Mulberry Street believer. (Find it between Prince and Spring streets.) Lorenzo Ciniglio

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Fresh strawberry lemonade, $4 The serious mixologists at hip resto-lounge Mulberry Project are shaking up pleasing non-alcoholic punches from freshly squeezed juices. Also on the menu: a pair of short-rib sliders with pickled red onion, watercress and goat cheese ($9), and fries topped with fresh herbs and Parmesan ($6). (Find it between Grand and Hester streets.) Lorenzo Ciniglio

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Caramel-corn bomboloni, $3.50 These salty-sweet doughnuts from Stellina’s Emma Hearst are stuffed with a sweet corn filling, then rolled in caramel and chopped kettle corn. Hearst is also whipping up carnival blondies ($3) — a gooey “play on a caramel apple” — and gelato ($3/$5.50 for a double). (Find it between Prince and Spring streets.) Lorenzo Ciniglio

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Barbecue spareribs, $8 Torrisi Italian Specialties pays tribute to the changing demographics of Mulberry Street by injecting some Chinatown flavor into its street-side offerings. “Little Italy is more Chinese than Italian today,” explains co-owner/chef Rich Torrisi. Still, he and partner Mario Carbone’s sticky, succulent ribs are far tastier than anything we’ve ever scarfed from a foil-lined bag. For $2 more, have them with a side of fried wontons. (Find it between Prince and Spring streets.) Lorenzo Ciniglio

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Nutella cannoli, $2 Brielle Dahan and Anthony Fontana — the team behind Stuffed Artisan Cannoli — got their start at San Gennaro. This year they return with two street-side locations, where they’re selling pastries with creative fillings such as Nutella and banana cream pie — both new for the feast. If you can’t eat just one, buy three for $5. (Find it at the corner of Hester Street, and between Kenmare and Broome streets.) Lorenzo Ciniglio

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The Byggybeef, $9 Mulberry Street between Prince and Spring streets True to its name, this substantial sandwich from father-son team Dewey and Wylie Dufresne (wd-50) is sort of a tricked-out version of a cheesesteak — but with pomegranate-braised short ribs, pickled veg and gooey American cheese. For four bucks more, have it with a Yacht Club “golden” ginger ale and a curiously strong peppermint ice cream sandwich known as the “Brrrwich.” Lorenzo Ciniglio

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Sister restaurants The John Dory, The Breslin and The Spotted Pig have put together a spread that includes a roast pork tonnato sandwich ($8); a roasted red pepper, tomato, basil and goat cheese sandwich ($7); doughnuts filled with strawberry jam ($3); and a cucumber cooler ($3). Mulberry Street between Prince and Spring streets Lorenzo Ciniglio

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If you’re in the mood for seafood, you can’t go wrong with the grilled calamari from Frankies Spuntino, served with dollops of two kinds of spicy sauces ($8). Mulberry Street between Prince and Spring streets Lorenzo Ciniglio

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Gabe Stulman of the Little Wisco restaurant group is serving chicken meatballs on a scallion pancake with pickled vegetables, cilantro, soy mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce ($8). And, staying true, to his Wisconsin roots, there’s also homemade Cheese-Its ($4) and falafel stuffed with cheddar ($8). Mulberry Street between Prince and Spring streets Lorenzo Ciniglio

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Partner Mario Carbone (left) and Rich Torrisi are celebrating the annual Feast of San Gennaro by inviting all their talented chef friends to cook in two stalls they’ve set up outside their celebrated restaurant, Torrisi Italian Specialties, and soon-to-open sandwich shop, Parm, on Mulberry Street between Prince and Spring streets. Lorenzo Ciniglio

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