Keeping up with NYC’s food pop-ups and limited dish drops is basically a full-time job. 8it does it for you. We track the most time-sensitive drops across the city (from chef residencies to one-day collabs to sidewalk pop-ups) and every Friday we hand-pick the ones we’re especially excited for. Here’s this weekend’s must-eats…
This weekend is taking NYC to another level: Knicks Game 5, the World Cup, Brooklyn Pride, and the Puerto Rican Day Parade, all packed into two days. That’s before the parties even start – Paella Rave Vol. 4, Pacha’s opening, Public Service, just to name a few. Put your party pants on, preferably with an elastic waistband, because there’s a lot to eat between stops. Here are five must-eat pop-ups to get you started.
Paella Rave Vol. 4 ft. Cmarty’s Jerk
📍Dead Letter No. 9
🏠 63 Grand St, BK
🗓️ Sat 6.13 • 2-8pm
: instagram @smokesweats
The Paella Rave is back – this time with Cmarty’s Jerk and the new line of Hennessy Very Special Cocktails dropping for the 8it fam. The menu, created by Arroces and Cmarty’s Jerk bring together the flavors of Spain, Jamaica, and Hennessy’s new Ready To Serve Cocktails. Jerk Chicken Paella, Jerk Pulpo a la Gallega, Scallop Crudo , and for the veggie lovers, Smoked Stracciatella Toast with Escabeche (charred eggplant, bell peppers and onions). This is a 21+ event.
Un Chinchorreo
📍Cocotazo
🏠 349 E 109th St, NYC
🗓️ Sat 6.13 • 12pm-8pm
: @cocotazonyc
This weekend marks the 69th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC, and Cocotazo is celebrating with a full-day chinchorreo. El Rancho de Apa, Jibaro Barbecue, and Cocotazo are bringing the food, a DJ line-up is bringing the vibes, and the community is bringing the energy to celebrate Bori Weekend.
Papi Tropical × Shimmz
📍Lise & Vito
🏠 126A Nassau Ave, BK
🗓️ Sun 6.14 • 5pm till sell out
: instagram @papitropical
This is the last taste of Papi Tropical we’re gonna get for a while, as Chef is taking some time to focus inward. That said – he’s goin’ out with a bang: guava glazed head on shrimp, jerk pernil sandwich on cocoa bread w pikliz, a few other Caribbean dishes, and a specialty rum cocktail to wash it all down. Stop by for a tasty farewell.
Sira Ulō
📍With Others
🏠 340 Bedford Ave, BK
🗓️ Thru Sun 6.14
: instagram @siraulo.ny
Sira Ulō is wrapping up its residency at With Others before opening a permanent space in Catskill. Stop by for the final weekend to try the duo’s creative takes on nostalgic Filipino dishes, like a sinigang spice bag and guava pork belly tocino skewers.
Mr. Ham’s
📍Chez Ma Tante
🏠 90 Calyer St, BK
🗓️ Every Fri thru 6.26 • 12-3pm
: instagram @mrhamsnyc
Chez Ma Tante is handing afternoon snacks over to their very own, Schuyler Wayne. He’ll be taking over the patio every Friday in June, serving up inspired ham sandwiches and other small plates, alongside the restaurant’s beverage lineup that includes coffee, vermouth, wine, iced tea, and sodas.
This is just a taste of what’s poppin’ in the 8it app. If you have any suggestions to make the 8it app experience even better than it already is, don’t hesitate to shoot us a DM.
STAY HUNGRY, NEVER HANGRY!
The 8it team
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