Food Popups in New York City
Explore the best events and things to do in New York City, from parties and live shows to pop-ups, community events, and more.Updated September 26, 2026
steeped x milkweed studio ice cream pop up
Today at 12pm · New York
It’s official - steeped is in the wild!!! 🤩
I’ll be doing a pop up at Milkweed Studio (one of our fav local coffee shops) on Saturday, Sept 26 from 12 - sell out
On the menu:
- Honey Mint Tea
- Cardamom (+ optional orange blossom syrup)
- Medjool Date Affogato
Come for an ice cream, a coffee, free samples, or just to say hi ☺️
Follow our TikTok and Instagram @steeped_nyc for updates and behind the scenes!!RSVP Here
Paris Bagussy Soft Launch
Tomorrow at 2pm · Brooklyn
Hi hi!!!
Our mom will be soft-opening her Paris Baguette franchise 👩🍳 come check out our pastries, tarts and seasonal sips!
We’ll be open from 2:00pm-9:00pm —feel free to come and go whenever. Alan will be debuting his barista skills 🤓Kelly will be there from 2:00pm-2:30pm and 5:00pm-7:00🤗
Bring your friends!RSVP Here
Salad Pop-up!
Today at 2pm · Brooklyn
if you’ve ever come to a jiaba dinner, you already know: salads are kind of our superpower. a good salad can bring your appetite back to life and surprise & delight just as much as any other showstopper main. they’re so much more than a $17 sweetgreen lunch — they celebrate what’s in season & serve as the perfect canvas for sauces with a lil personality.
in that spirit, and to ring in the end of summer, we’re throwing a salad pop-up at whoopsie daisy bar this saturday, sept. 26, from 2-5p (or sell out). come eat your share of veggies over a glass of wine on the backyard patio. à-la-carte menu coming soon, rsvp to let us know you're coming :')RSVP Here
Tasting Notes
Sat, Oct 10 at 7pm · Brooklyn
Welcome to Tasting Notes — a dinner party series where DJs and chefs collide to build a full sensory experience, one course at a time.
4 courses. 4 sets. Each dish paired with a live set built around its ingredients, flavor profile, and composition.
Come with an empty belly and open ears.
Tasting Menu curated by:
Ben (inthered.wav)
Ian (ianpfister)
Natalie (fortunecacao)
Soundscapes by:
Ah Dek (ah_dek_jing_gao)
Janus Rose (janus.rose)
Nöel (noelblack.wav)
OGD (ogd.wav)
THE MENU:
Cocktail - The Apprentice - Shochu, cynar, ginger, miso, club soda
Amuse Bouche- Scallop & smoked sesame cauliflower puree, nasturtium
Appetizer - Sweet potato pasta, brown butter, miso, sage, hazelnuts
Entree - Braised & seared lamb loin, black garlic, maitake jus, potato puree, charred scallion & broccoli rabe
Dessert - German chocolate cake - light chocolate cake filled and topped with a coconut pecan custard frosting and a dark chocolate ganache.
Filipino coffee beans also available for saleRSVP Here
Brunch Italiano!
Today at 1pm · New York
*THIS IS A 21+ EVENT*
Brunch Italiano! - A Hands-On Festa
Spend your Saturday afternoon at EVENTO! Surround yourself with delicious food, great drinks, fun music, and an overall perfect vibe for a to start the weekend!
Guests will learn tortelli making and enjoy Northern-Italian-inspired bites! Swirl and savor your way through this hands-on Italian feast. With music, wine, and the feeling of Italy in the air—it’s a Saturday done right
🍷 Open wine bar | 🎶 Fun Music | 🧑🍳 Tortelli | 🍽️ fresh Northen Italian pastaRSVP Here
Learn to Create Over the Top Sundaes
Mon at 6pm · New York
Join Joe Calderone, Chef and Creative director of NYC institution, Serendipity3, as you learn to learn to build your very own ice cream sundae, layer by layer!
Known for its outlandish and whimsical creations, Serenditpity 3 has been an enclave for artists like Andy Worhol, celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and of course, dessert-lovers since 1954.
This hands-on class is the perfect opportunity to let your inner child run free as you’re surrounded by eclectic decor like Tiffany lamps and an Andy Warhol puppet hanging from the ceiling - the perfect environment for making an over-the-top sundae!
Before bringing your dream sundae to life, you’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas while talking through your vision with Chef Calderone.
Throughout the process, Chef will be going around to assist not only with building the sundae, but will also offer suggestions on how to garnish, drizzle and layer the sundae it based on what speaks to you.
After building your sundae, you’ll get to present and show off your creation to the rest of the group before mingling and hearing stories on Chef and Serendipity3.
Guests will round out the sweet day by perusing Serendipity3’s wondrous gift store.
What You’ll Learn
-How to build and style over-the-top, Instagram-worthy sundaes
-Tips on flavor pairing and creative topping combos
-Drizzling, layering, and plating techniques
-Secrets behind the restaurant’s most iconic sundaes
-Hands-on sundae making with expert guidance
On the Menu
-Ice cream sundae that you make
-Your Booking Includes
-2 hour class
-Ingredients to make the worlds most outrageous sundae
Good to know
-Please be on time as the class will wrap up promptly at the endRSVP Here
Dairrière: A Cream Cheese Pop-Up
Tomorrow at 2pm · Brooklyn
Dairrière is back for round two this Sunday.
This time, GoodEatsKid is turning our three globally inspired cream cheeses into grilled lemongrass chicken bánh mì, charred elote corn ribs, Jamaican patties, Cape Malay carrot salad, and passionfruit bread pudding.
Jayda Abello on the tunes. Lise & Vito pouring the wine and cocktails. And now that the backyard greenhouse is officially open, there’s even more room to eat, drink, lounge, and shake your dairrière.
New here? Zebrina is a Brooklyn-based cream cheese brand inspired by flavors from around the world. Born from 15 years in NYC hospitality and a lifelong curiosity about global food cultures, we make small-batch cream cheese that transforms an everyday staple into a passport for curious eaters.
Find us at TasteZebrina.com and @tastezebrina on all socials. Follow for the latest on future events and product drops. ✨RSVP Here
SOFREH CAFÉ FRO-YO LAUNCH: TAHINI DATE
Last Mon to Tue · Brooklyn
Join us to celebrate the launch of our limited-edition tahini date soft serve frozen yogurt, available on its own or swirled with our signature saffron rosewater fro-yo.
The flavor takes inspiration from an Iranian snack we love, traditionally enjoyed in the south of Iran: dates dipped in tahini.
Both are served with pashmak (Iranian cotton candy), salted pistachios, and our house-made tahini date syrup.
Available September 8–29 during regular café hours, exclusively at Sofreh Café in Brooklyn.RSVP Here
10/4 | First Sunday: Dim Sum, Mahjong
Next Sun at 1:45pm · Brooklyn
Growing up in LA, dim sum followed by mahjong was a weekly ritual. A group of five families would gather for dim sum lunch before caravanning to one of our homes for hours of mahjong that stretched into the wee hours of the morning.
Inspired by this tradition of ritual and gathering, we're continuing the "First Sundays" series at Nin Hao, with an all-you-can-eat dim sum buffet format.
Come join us for an afternoon to learn Hong Kong-style mahjong and connect with friends and neighbors over dim sum and tea.
What to Expect:
1:45PM to 2:15PM: Buffet
2:15PM to 2:45PM: Learning fundamentals and then set up your first game
2:45PM to 4:15PM: Guided open play to apply what you've learned
Just as I learned this game as a way to hold onto community and tradition, this workshop offers more than just rules and strategy. It's an invitation to embrace the ritual of gathering, playing, and being together.
No prior knowledge needed, our workshop is designed for beginners, though experienced players are welcome to join and refresh their skills.
🀄 Guided instruction on Hong Kong style mahjong fundamentals
🀄 Take-home cheat sheet to reference for future games
🀄 Hands-on practice in a supportive environment
🀄 All-you-can-eat dim sum buffet featuring a rotating selection of Nin Hao's classics, including vegetarian-friendly options
🀄 A pot of premium loose leaf Chinese tea to enjoy while you play
About Your Instructor:
Veronica Chan is the founder of Vermilion Mahjong Club, where she hosts intimate workshops and monthly gatherings to foster connection and community around the mahjong table. She brings a warm, accessible approach to teaching this traditional game, making it approachable for newcomers while honoring its rich cultural heritage.
Payment: Your $35 payment today guarantees your spot at the event. Participants will receive a separate restaurant bill of $35 for the dim sum buffet as well as any a la carte drink orders at the end of the afternoon. Tax and gratuity for buffet & drinks is not included.
Cancellation Policy: The $35 teaching fee is non-refundable and non-exchangeable, although if you are not able to make it you will not be charged the $35 buffet fee. Be sure to check your calendar before booking. If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.
Seating: Please let me know in advance if you are coming with other friends so I can try my best to seat you together. The buffet is self-service so you can eat at your own pace throughout the session.
Different Mahjong Styles: We will be learning and playing Hong Kong-style (the most popular Chinese mahjong style), not American-style.
3 clues to identify which style is which:
American: Sets include Joker tiles
Chinese (including Hong Kong): Sets do not include Joker tiles
American: Eligible winning hands change annually
Chinese (including Hong Kong): Rules and eligible winning hands do not change annually
American: Sometimes spelled Mahjongg, with two g's
Chinese: Most often spelled Mahjong, with just one gRSVP Here
East Village-ish Cookie Crawl
Tomorrow at 1pm · New York
Do you like chocolate chip cookies? Have you been plagued by wondering where the best chocolate chip cookie is? Join me for trying 8 top rated cookies around the East village and surrounding neighborhoods! 🍪
We’ll be walking from each cookie spot to make sure they are fresh, so be prepared to walk ~3 miles total. At the end we’ll take a vote to see who the choco chip cookie king is.
Come solo to meet other cookie enthusiasts or bring that one friend who maybe likes cookies a little too much…
What’s included:
- 1/4 of a cookie at 8 different spots (2 whole cookies)
- Milk 🐮 for dipping (lmk if your lactose intolerant and your preferred alt milk)
- Cups, plates, napkins
Cost is $15. Please Venmo @Eliza-Rocks by Saturday to confirm your spot.RSVP Here
Feed the Village! Ăn Nhiều
Fri at 7pm · New York
We’re creating a space where people can spend a few hours being authentically loved and giving love. Creating a space that is warm and community is brought together. So many different talents and cravings all put into one table, everyone hoping for a chance to spin the turntable.
Food culture is centered around how people eat. How food is shared. Social eating takes place in so many different BIPOC cultures where community and family are at the forefront. Being able to share food with those that you love is not a luxury, but a standard of practice. This is meant to be a table that is created so that everyone has a seat and a plate.
Think dinner tables that are too full with dishes meant to be shared, think plates being passed around, think too many chopsticks for the amount of people sitting. Hear the loud chatter of people gathered together, listen to the conversations of the people next to you, feel the warmth of bodies sitting too close together.
The first dinner is to honor Jonathan. Everything after is to honor the vision he had.
The first dinner is meant to showcase the barebones roots. Basic Vietnamese-inspired menu, mainly shareables and eaten family-style.
“Tell me what you eat, and I’ll tell you who you are.” – Jean Anthelme Brillat-SavarinRSVP Here
patio cafe
Next Sat at 10am · Jersey City
hi hii!! it’s Yeli 🤎 I’ve been running my lil coffee cart @domus.nyc for almost a year now, but now that I’ve graduateddd I finally have more space to pour all my amoor into it :)
I want to use the coffee cart as an excuse to gather people -hehe, very latina of me!
Thereforee in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 🇩🇴🇵🇷 come hang with us Saturday for cafecito, matcha, good vibess + hopefully even better convos
Nothing too serious, will be hosting in our apartment’s backyard. just a lil space to meet lovely people, slow down for a bit, y para despejar la mente 🫂
[menu tbd, open to your ideas]
con amor,
YeliRSVP Here