While NYC chefs & restaurants are consistently dropping insanely unique material, Mark Zuckerberg brings us, Threads. Instagram's new Twitter copy-cat app that's about as unique as Elon Musk's flamethrower. While Threads tries to find its place in the world, NYC food pop-ups are busy creating mouthwatering masterpieces that'll have you eating instead of tweeting. So, take a break from Threads this week and hit some of these upcoming pop-ups in NYC, including a Platano Burger, Dime’s Square English Breakfast Brunch, a seafood extravaganza, Barcelona-level paella, and a smoked pork bbq pizza.

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Forsyth Fire Escape x 7th Street Platano Burger
Lower East Side // 7.16

This ain't your ordinary burger. It's a single patty, 100% fresh beef masterpiece, seared to perfection and slathered with American cheese. They ditched the boring ol' bun and slapped this bad boy between two crispy plantains that'll have you feelin' like you've transcended into a whole new food dimension. “We wanted to create something that represented both Forsyth Fire Escape and 7th St Burger, so when we tested tostones as a bun with 7th Street’s patty, we knew we had something magical” said Chef Isabel Lee. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

Percy’s English Delights
Lower East Side // 7.15

This Saturday, Percy's is joining forces with Parcelle Wine and Schenker beer to bring you an English brunch experience that'll leave you speechless. From 12 to 3, they’ll be serving up a classic menu that'll have you salivating. Breakfast sandos so damn good, they'll have you questioning all your previous brunch choices. Their sausage rolls will make you feel like you're strolling through the streets of London, with their flaky pastry and savory fillings. And since we’ve established everyone has a 2nd stomach for dessert, you’ll have plenty of room for their bomb banana parfait. Rally the crew, get your pre-orders in, get ready to brunch like royalty. Percy's Brunch pop-up is gonna be the talk of the “cultural wasteland which is Dimes Square” this weekend. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

One Big Night
Greenpoint // 7.21

This Friday night fish fiesta is bringing flavor from all over the nautical world to NYC. The Greenpoint dinner and party essentials store, Big Night, is hosting a dinner party with Minnow, the tinned fish purveyor started by the team behind Cervo’s, Hart’s, and The Fly. Seafood, summer produce, and natural wine will be flowing at this backyard event that will start with a raw bar happy hour followed by a family-style dinner. Oysters, mussels escabeche, cod liver crostini, garfish, and more will feature on the menu. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

Arroces Street Paella
Williamsburg // 7.16

Arroces, the street paella pop-up known for making Brooklyn feel like Barcelona is coming to Ensenada this Sunday. Chef Ed Cuenca will be tending to humungous pots of rice cooked with seafood and vegetables, slinging some of the best paella this side of the Atlantic. New additions to the Arroces menu include refreshing summer tapas like cantaloupe with jamón serrano and gazpacho with black garlic oil and fermented ají dulce honey to keep your small plate summer going strong. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

Bad for Business x Next Level Pizza
Long Island City // 7.18

Bad For Business Pop-Ups and Next Level Pizza have joined forces in a collaboration that'll take you on a culinary odyssey inspired by the mouthwatering cuisines found in the legendary 7-1-8 area code. Its going down at Beebe's, nestled in the Boro Hotel. Prepare to embark on a flavor-filled journey that pays homage to the local culinary heroes of the 7-1-8. One of the featured dishes is, Fran's Pan Pizza, crowned with tea-smoked pork BBQ, pickled red onions, and tomatoes that'll make your taste buds shout "Game Over!" It's like Mario and Luigi decided to ditch the Mushroom Kingdom for a slice of pizza paradise. So level up your appetite and make your way to Bad For Business Pop-Ups and Next Level Pizza at Beebe's.

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