The festival of lights comes to an end tonight, but there is still more celebrating to be done. 'Tis the season to dust off that Santa-emblazoned knit monstrosity from the back of your closet and flaunt it like it's the hottest fashion trend. Bars and restaurants are booked up with private events, company holiday parties, and ugly Christmas sweater parties abound. But hey, we're not just here to look good; we're here to eat great too!

Below we’ve curated food pop-ups that'll have you ditching the your whack office holiday party for something more delicious. From festive treats that would make Buddy the Elf proud to jaw-dropping flavors that'll have you saying, "What sugarplum fairy dream did I just taste?".

As always, this article is just a small taste of the pop-ups and drops you can find in the 8it app. Hit the green button at the bottom of this article to explore the 8it app.

Gotham Smash Burgers
Greenpoint // All Winter

One of NYC'‘s best burgers from Gotham Burger Social Club will be at Threes Brewing in Greenpoint 7 days a week for the winter. Toasty buns hoist crisply seared patties smashed with razor thin onions, topped with American cheese, and stacked with all the fixings. They’re also introducing some new menu items like buffalo wings, frickles and loaded tots. The soon to be LES brick and mortar is blessing Brooklyn with a preview. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

The Laksa Shop
Midtown // Thru 2023

The Laksa Shop will be at the Bryant Park Winter Village for the rest of the year. This Malaysian curry noodle soup is like a blanket in the cold weather with its spicy, shrimpy, tomato-laced goodness. Their mission is to make this dish a true part of NYC cuisine, like it is back in Malaysia and Australia, and throughout Southeast Asia! Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

Gingerbread Eggnog Doughnut
West Village // 12.15-12.17

What kind of doughnut could possibly give holidays more than that? The Doughnut Project is dropping a gingerbread eggnog doughnut this weekend. It has Gingerbread crémeux filling, eggnog glaze, gingerbread blondie topper and white chocolate “snow.” Find all the info in the 🧨 Drops category on the 8it app.

Sugar Cookie Croissant
Lower East Side // Thru 12.24

Supermoon bakehouse is running a sugar cookie croissant through Christmas Eve. It’s filled with sweet cream funfetti crème pâtissière and topped with sugar cookie stars. This will be a strong candidate for your Christmas brunch item of choice. Find all the info in the 🧨 Drops category on the 8it app.

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