Let’s be real…keeping track of all NYC’s food pop-ups and limited-edition dish drops has been nearly impossible. Over the last few decades, pop-ups have been on the rise in NYC and 8it has become the go-to source for tracking all of them and helping these entrepreneurial chefs get discovered. From chef residencies to sidewalk pop-ups, we’ve sifted through the culinary chaos on Instagram to bring you a handpicked selection of NYC’s finest pop-ups and limited-edition drops that you should dig into this week. Consider this your backstage pass to the hottest pop-ups & limited-edition eats in NYC! Dive into our weekly curated list of upcoming food adventures before they disappear 
There’s nothing expected about this weekend’s Must-Eats. From a Pakistani Cheesesteak to Filipino inspired pastries and European smash burgers, these pop-ups and drops will take you on a trip without having to deal with the airport’s holiday craziness. Let us take your tastebuds on a trip… all you have to pack is your second stomach.
Steak Au Poivre Ramen
Tonchin // 109 N 3rd St, BK
Thru Sun 12.14
: instagram @cabbages.world
Who would’ve thought two completely different dishes could work in such harmony? The Steak Au Poivre Ramen uses Tonchin’s signature Tokyo Tonkotsu broth as the base, presenting bold flavors of miso and peppercorns, just like the Cabbage World’s popular Steak Au Poivre recipe. The unexpected collab is coming to a close this Sunday, with service starting at 4pm and selling out daily..
Skinny Louie × Rambo Burger
Skinny Louie // 1145 Broadway, NYC
Fri 12.12
: instagram @skinnylouie.burgers
Skinny Louie is hosting their jet-setting friends at Rambo Burger to smash their special Pepper Cheese Burger for two days – today two being today! The burger is topped with their signature pepper sauce, a pickled, crispy onions and cheese, between a classic potato bun.
Butterboy Holiday Pop-Up
Yant Art Space // 72-50 Austin St 2nd Fl, Queens
Sat 12.13
: instagram @butterboybakingco
NYC dessert shop, Butterboy Baking Co., is known for their artisinal cream puffs, flan cakes and croquembouche – all inspired by Filipino flavors. Tomorrow, they’re getting in the holiday spirit with a pop-up in Forest Hills, where you’ll find a menu of Ube Overload Cream Puffs, Creme Brulee Cream Puffs, Chocolate Marshmellow Cream Puffs, and Ube Flan Cak Bars. Highly recommend you get there early so you can snag your favorite treats.
Pakistani G’s Steak
G’s Cheesesteak LES // 6 Ave B, NYC
Sun 12.1
: @eatnishaan
From competing with each other on The Great Food Truck to being neighbors in the NYC, Nishaan and G’s Steak are putting their competitive spirits aside and combining forces for the good of the people. Halal Steak, Cooper Sharp, Cherry Peppers, Achari Mayo, and Tamarind Caramelized Onions all on freshly baked bread from G’s. This Sunday, you can get your hands on this Pakistani GS Steak at G’s Cheesesteaks from noon on.
Evento’s Handmade Pasta
Time Again // 1105 Canal St, NYC
Sun 12.1
: instagram @ciaoevento
Chef and founder of Evento, Andrea Belfiore, is popping up at their neighborhood spot, Time Again, this Sunday. He’s serving his handmade pasta, including Tortellini, Chitarra e Saffron, and Short Ribs Plin. The pasta party starts at 6pm and goes until the pots are clean. What better way to close out the weekend than a big bowl of pasta?
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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