Must-Eat Food Pop-Ups & Drops in NYC 1.6-1.13
Happy New Year 8it Fam! Now that we’ve said sayonara to 2023, it's time to embrace the fresh start that 2024 brings to our world of food pop-ups and limited-edition eats. NYC chefs are in a constant state of innovation, and the dawn of a new year only promises more unexpected drops, more crazy collabs, and more unforgettable bites. So while you’re still debating what your new year's resolutions should be, make one to hit up more food pop-ups and limited dish drops. 2024 is here, and you better believe it's bringing a fresh batch of food pop-ups and limited-edition eats like a Coquito Creme Brûlée Doughnut, a night in Barcelona, Brooklyn, Southern comfort cooking with Bangladeshi flair, or a omakase experience starring tacos.
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.
Coquito Creme Brûlée Doughnut
West Village // 1.5-1.7
📸: @thedoughnutproject
Just when you thought Coquito SZN was over, the Doughnut Project just dropped something that might make your abuelita put her chancleta down for once. A fluffy doughnut oozing with Coquito pastry cream, a luscious concoction of coconut rum, coconut milk, coconut cream, vanilla and spices. And just when you think it couldn't get any more lit, they torch that top layer to create a brûléed masterpiece. Find all the info in the 🧨 Drops category on the 8it app.
Una Noche in Barca
Williamsburg // 1.12
📸: @rdfoodsbk
Get ready to transport to the streets of Barcelona at "Una Noche en Barca," a new series of dinner parties by Ed Cuenca, the Prince of Paella. An hour dedicated to sipping on the smoothest vermouth while taking down an array of tapas that'll make your taste buds do the flamenco. And the main event? Obviously…the best paella you can get your hands on in NYC. The party kicks off on January 12th with two seatings at 5:30pm and 8pm. They’re keeping it intimate, with only 35ppl per seating, so don’t sleep on this. Tickets are just $85 a pop, this is your shot to taste a lil bit of Spain right here in BK. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.
Tacomakase
Midtown // 1.16-1.20
📸: @dirtytaconyc
We’ve got a little secret to taco bout in the heart of Grand Central Station, – Tacomakase by Dirty Taco. A 6-seat taco omakase by Chefs Tae Woo Lee and Jake Gerago who’ve have harnessed their global travels to curate a 12-course taco tasting menu paired with libations that'll take you on a sensory journey around the world. But here's the catch, 8it Fam…reservations are slim pickings, so seize the day before it slips through your fingers. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.
Reenie's
Bushwick // January Residency
📸: @reeniekarim
Brooklyn-based chef and food writer Chef Mehreen Karim is taking over the kitchen at Farm to People, and she's bringing a blend of Southern comfort cooking and Bangladeshi flair that'll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about flavor. Born in Bangladesh, but raised in the South, Chef Mehreen's dishes are a playful yet soulful fusion that feels like a warm hug from your grandma's kitchen. From Pistachio Kofta to Roast Chicken Leg to Mushroom Korma Pot Pie – it's comfort food with a Bangladeshi twist. On top of all that, the entire menu is certified halal. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.
Happy Bull
Williamsburg // WED-SUN
📸: @happybullpizza
Pete Wells-approved pizza by Felix Toro is now available every Wednesday through Sunday at LoHi Bar. Along with some of the city’s best pizza with toppings that know no boundaries, Toro will be slinging a glorious vodka sauce-laden beef patty on a sesame bun called the Vodka Burger 5000. A pizzaiolo and an inventor, watching this renaissance man spin dough will be a sight to behold with flavor to match. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.
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