It’s hotter than a habanero in a sauna this weekend, with the mercury flirting with the big 100. We know the temptation to become a vent-hugging hermit is real. But c'mon, you're not some suburban A/C junkie, you're a flavor-chasing New Yorker!

New food pop-ups and dish drops are heating up across the city and you won't find them chillin’ by your dusty window A/C unit. After all, why cuddle with your air conditioner when you can spoon with some cold noodles? This week’s must-eats includes a friendly burger collab, Malaysian curry laksa, a five-course seasonal menu, filet mignon wrapped in lamb bacon, and field trip to Barbados in Brooklyn.

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.

Leon’s Smash Burgers
Gramercy // 7.29

The Aussie who brought quite possibly the world’s thinnest patties to America is back in Manhattan this weekend, popping up at Patrizia’s for International Friendship Day. Fitting because like a good friend, Leon brought a revelatory gift from abroad; his burger patties that are so thin that they only have one side and are somehow still juicy. A truly unique burger stacked with American cheese, grilled onions and special sauce, it is essential that any burger connoisseur tries a Leon’s Smash Burger. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

The Laksa Shop
Park Slope, Dumbo, Carroll Gardens // 7.29, 7.30, 8.5

The Laksa Shop, NYC’s very own Malaysian curry laksa pop-up is back this week to bring their bowls of perfect drinking food to Brooklyn breweries following a trip to Malaysia. With temperatures headed for the 90s this week, only the bravest of eaters will be able to take down a hot, brothy laksa. But fear not, because they will be debuting a summer special cold laksa, served with all the spicy, shrimpy, tomato-laced goodness of a hot laksa minus the broth at Wild East Brewing in Park Slope, Evil Twin Brewing in Dumbo, and Other Half Brewing in Carroll Gardens. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

Hera
Williamsburg // 7.31 & 8.1

Roaming restaurant Hera by Chef Jay Rodriguez is back at Baba Cool in Williamsburg this week with a five-course menu creatively repping seasonal ingredients in their signature style. The menu features avocado squash with adobo glaze, avocado mousse and preserved citrus, honey-brined chicken with giardiniera and jus, white peaches with brown sugar beignets and sage cream and more. Beverage pairings with each course from orange wine to spicy painkillers will secure the vibe. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

Tikkun BBQ
Astoria // 8.5

If you know the NYC BBQ scene, you know Tikkun BBQ is one of the city’s very best barbecue vendors. But if you haven’t been to a Tikkun pop-up yet this year, you might not have heard that they’ve entered the steak game. Last month, they debuted a bone-in ribeye smoked to medium rare then flash grilled. Along with the ribeye, they’re dropping a filet mignon wrapped with lamb bacon next Saturday night at Prince Abou’s Butchery, adding to their already immense arsenal that features chicken, burgers and more. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

Brooklyn Night Market
Sunset Park // 7.31

Brooklyn Night Market is bringing Barbados to you and there’s a chance they could bring you to Barbados too! They’re transforming Industry City into an Oistins fish fry this coming Monday and giving away an all expenses paid trip for two to the Barbados Food and Rum Festival. Barbadian seafood will be on deck including the likes of Sassy’s Fish Cakes, plus special tastings by chefs Marvin Applewhaite and Javon Cummins. Find all the info in the 💥 Pop-ups category on the 8it app.

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