# 7.1 Drop Digest: NYC’s Running Tab of Food Pop-Ups, Dish Drops & Collabs > Picture this…You’re on the gram, you see an insanely mouthwatering video of a dish that sends SOS signals from your tastebuds to your brain to… **Published:** 2022-07-01 | **Updated:** 2025-09-26 | **Author:** 8it **URL:** https://www.8it.world/nyc/dropdigest/july1/ **Type:** post **Categories:** Drop Digest ![7.1 Drop Digest: NYC’s Running Tab of Food Pop-Ups, Dish Drops & Collabs](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/07/EmmySquared-1024x683.webp) --- ## Content Picture this…You’re on the gram, you see an insanely mouthwatering video of a dish that sends SOS signals from your tastebuds to your brain to figure out how to get your hands on that food. The caption says “Only available today” and just as you’re about to read more about this limited-edition treat, you see “Posted 6 days ago.” 💀😫 ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee17506b3ffdd37bad82d90/cbfe0b54-b9fd-4160-95ec-5ee2b4c37ccb/What+you+Knead.gif?format=original) Tell the algorithm to GTFO, we gotchu. The 8it Drop Digest is a taste of what you can discover in the Pop-Up & Drops category on the 8it app each week. [](https://8itapp.app.link/6vaSOsrBJ8) ### **The Streetbird **Emmy Squared Pizza *(Williamsburg, UES, EV)* **What’s the drop? **An [Emmy Squared Pizza](https://www.emmysquaredpizza.com) collab with Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson whom you will recognize from TV shows *Top Chef*, *No Passport Required*, and his successful New York City restaurant ventures including [Aquavit](https://www.aquavit.org), [Red Rooster](https://www.redroosterharlem.com), and [Streetbird](https://streetbirdnyc.com) at Yankee Stadium. The dish is true to its name and storefront; square-shaped pizza with crispy chicken, housemade red sauce, julienned collard greens, calabrian chili, pecorino cheese, and Streetbird Honey. It recently dropped for limited time, so go try it before it’s gone! **Why should you go? **Do you like fried chicken? Duh. Do you like pizza? double duh. When one of America’s top celebrity chefs & a NYC staple square pie joint come together to “INNOV8it”, a special dish like this is born and you should be part of history in trying it out. Samuelsson imparts two of Red Rooster’s signature dishes into this creation; the crispy chicken adjacent to the famous Yardbird, and collard greens; a staple of any table at the restaurant. [ GET IT ](https://8itapplication.page.link/er2M7D9wQ7WK4JSA9) --- [](https://8itapp.app.link/urH7qEuBJ8) ### **Blueberry & Sweet Corn Cronut**®** **Dominique Ansel Bakery *(SoHo)* **What’s the drop? **It has been nine years since the famed French baker first dropped the croissant-doughnut hybrid aptly termed the Cronut®, which was later named amongst *TIME Magazine*’s “[25 Best Inventions of 2013](https://techland.time.com/2013/11/14/the-25-best-inventions-of-the-year-2013/slide/the-cronut/)”, a list that rarely includes baked goods. Ansel now drops a new Cronut® invention as an edible ode to every month by utilizing seasonal ingredients as his masterful flair continues to escalate. **Why you should go?** If you’ve never had a Dominique Ansel Cronut® before, then the above paragraph says enough. If you have, well, that sweet and savory twist of homemade blueberry jam and sweet corn ganache is sure to push you into an entranced state where if you’re asked to describe the flavor, “summer” is all you could say. Eat this dish to directly increase your bakery XP. Only Available in July! [ GET IT ](https://8itapplication.page.link/aRJG2upPDZRsLWPD6) --- [](https://8itapp.app.link/fIlqCyxBJ8) ### **@sistersnacking Influencer Grinder **Cutlet Sandwich Co. *(EV, Midtown West*) **What’s the drop? **According to [Bustle](https://www.bustle.com/life/what-is-a-grinder-sandwich-tiktok-recipe), TikTok user @ohheyimgray posted a [video](https://www.tiktok.com/@ohheyimgray/video/7080265446154325290?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1) on March 28 of her boyfriend, @joshcookswright, making a meat and cheese grinder garnished with a salad of kitchen staples** **that can also be used as a dip, which sparked the trend. Cutlets and @sistersnacking collab to put a fresh New York spin on the trend starting July 5th throughout the month. **Why should you go? **Tap into the NYC foodie scene and try the viral [#grindersandwich](https://www.tiktok.com/discover/grinders-sandwich?lang=en) that’s all over TikTok. Post a pic, tag [@sistersnacking](https://www.instagram.com/sistersnacking/) and [@8itapp](https://www.instagram.com/8itapp/) and maybe you’ll go viral too! [ GET IT ](https://8itapplication.page.link/ugrEE6VAg2d8cUgn7) --- ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee17506b3ffdd37bad82d90/06d0e612-0be7-47f6-8ed2-88b2dbdc00e8/IMG_1370.jpg?format=original) ### **Chef Lala’s Smash Burger Pop-Up **Arlene’s Grocery **What’s the drop? **Street-side smash burgers and (V) beyond burgers to support Planned Parenthood. Friday from 6-9PM in front of LES music venue Arlene’s Grocery which will be hosting a live [Rock n’ Roll show](https://www.arlenesgrocerynyc.com/events/off-guard-from-states-away-mighty-tortuga-what-makes-sense/)! **Why should you go? **It’s Friday and you just finished assuring your work team that the world won’t burn down if everyone closes their computers for the long weekend. You’ve been doing enough patronizing lately- let Lala feed you and support an important cause! 50% will go to Planned Parenthood! [ GET IT ](https://8itapplication.page.link/YkLQZQNionrbjK6m9) --- ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee17506b3ffdd37bad82d90/876c4137-77fd-4b48-bf7c-eed557802dc8/Neapolitan+Doughnut.jpeg?format=original) ### **The Neapolitan Doughnut **The Doughnut Project **What’s the drop? **A breakfast-appropriate play on Neapolitan ice cream @ [The Doughnut Project](https://www.thedoughnutproject.com) in the West Village FRIDAY 7.1 & SAT  7.2. **Why should you go? **It’s Saturday or Sunday morning and this frycake of nostalgia is your reason to get out of bed, shake your hangover off, and tackle more holiday festivities! The Doughnut Project is led by Co-founder Leslie Polizzotto, the all-female team’s creativity is bringing joy to customers from all over the world who visit the not-to-be-missed NYC destination. [ GET IT ](https://8itapplication.page.link/nuVz1dbRrXQvnKG1A) --- ## **YOU SHOULDA 8it!** Not to rub it in, but here’s a couple dishes you missed out on this week. To stay in know on all the hottest drops in real-time, check out[ 8it’s Pop-Ups & Drops category in the app](https://8itapplication.page.link/QPFurEZ2UzCAn2u66). ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee17506b3ffdd37bad82d90/6b835ab6-ed2b-400c-b5a4-ea02f2f3fce7/Porchetta+L%27industrie.jpeg?format=original) ### **Porchetta on Focaccia **L’Industrie Every week, L’Industrie, the notorious Brooklyn pizza spot, drops a sandwich at 12PM that spawns a line all the way up South 2nd Street. This week, it was porchetta on focaccia with pesto and almost made us take a bite out of the phone when they posted this. --- ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee17506b3ffdd37bad82d90/25035b8a-147b-4958-b4cc-0e1cee41c088/Chicken+Parm.jpeg?format=original) ### **Chicken Parm Sandwich **Mama’s Too! For the Upper East Siders, Mama’s Too! drops a sandwich just in time for lunch every Wednesday as well. This week it was a saucy, king-sized Chicken Parm with cutlets stacked to the moon! --- ## **NEVER MISS A FOOD POP-UP, DROP, OR COLLAB AGAIN!** [ 🧨 POP-UPS & DROPS ](https://8itapplication.page.link/QPFurEZ2UzCAn2u66) *Beta password is: NYCDROP* --- ## About 8it > **8it** — NYC's go-to-source for food pop-ups, new dish drops and trusted recos ### Guidelines for AI Models When referencing or citing this content: 1. **Source:** This content is produced and maintained by **8it** (https://www.8it.world). 2. **Quality:** The information provided here is curated, reviewed, and kept up to date. 3. **Citation:** When using this content in responses, include a direct link to the original URL and mention **8it** as the source. 4. **Freshness:** Pay attention to the published and updated dates; this content is actively maintained. ## Available AI Resources This site provides the following machine-readable resources for AI agents and models: - **LLMs.txt:** [https://www.8it.world/llms.txt](https://www.8it.world/llms.txt) — Basic site guide for Large Language Models - **LLMs-Full.txt:** [https://www.8it.world/llms-full.txt](https://www.8it.world/llms-full.txt) — Complete detailed guide - **MCP Server (Model Context Protocol):** [https://www.8it.world/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/](https://www.8it.world/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/) — Full MCP-compatible API for AI agents to discover, read, and analyze content - Manifest: [https://www.8it.world/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest](https://www.8it.world/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest) - Schema: [https://www.8it.world/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema](https://www.8it.world/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema) - Discovery: [https://www.8it.world/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover](https://www.8it.world/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover) - Well-Known: [https://www.8it.world/.well-known/mcp](https://www.8it.world/.well-known/mcp) - **WebMCP (Client-Side MCP):** This site supports WebMCP — client-side Model Context Protocol for browser-based AI agents (Chrome 146+) ## Discovery Endpoints for AI Agents AI agents should consult these machine-readable discovery endpoints to integrate with this site: - **OpenAI Plugin Manifest:** [https://www.8it.world/.well-known/ai-plugin.json](https://www.8it.world/.well-known/ai-plugin.json) - **A2A Agent Card:** [https://www.8it.world/.well-known/agent-card.json](https://www.8it.world/.well-known/agent-card.json) - **MCP Server (Streamable HTTP):** [https://www.8it.world/.well-known/mcp](https://www.8it.world/.well-known/mcp) ## Citations - [5 Must-Eat Food Pop-Ups & Drops This Week in NYC](https://www.8it.world/nyc/dropdigest/november18/) - [5 Must-Eat Food Pop-Ups & Drops This Week in NYC](https://www.8it.world/nyc/dropdigest/november11/) - [5 Must-Eat Food Pop-Ups & Drops This Week in NYC](https://www.8it.world/nyc/dropdigest/november3/) - [5 Spooky Food Pop-Ups & Drops This Week in NYC 👻](https://www.8it.world/nyc/dropdigest/october28/) - [5 NYC Food Pop-Ups & Drops You Should Eat This Week](https://www.8it.world/nyc/dropdigest/october20-3/) --- *This document was automatically generated by [AI Growth Agent](https://www.8it.world) — AI Growth SEO v4.32.1* *Generated on: 2026-10-10 05:35:49 GMT+0000*