2004_07_food_chilicrab.JPGMark your calendar for Sunday, August 8th -- the arrival of the first NYC Tiger Beer Singapore Chili Crab Festival in Dumbo.

In the spirit of bringing the essence and excitement of Singapore to the New York area, the festival will be a day filled with art, entertainment, and delicious ethnic cuisine.

There will be bands, dragon dancing, and kickboxing demonstrations, but best of all, spicy chili crabs, the national dish of Singapore. Get ready for some major finger-lickin'! You can get there free via the water taxi -- details on the website. Water Street between Dock and Main, 12-6 pm, rain or shine.