Pop-ups have long thrived in New York City, but over the past couple of years, they have become an integral part of the dining scene. These blink-and-you’ll-miss-it events might deliver a thrilling meal for those in the know or offer a peek at dishes that could someday take center stage at a buzzy new restaurant.
The city’s proliferating pop-ups have never been more fun to attend — or harder to keep track of. Below, we’ve got your go-to guide for all meals ephemeral in NYC. Check back each week to track which New York City pop-ups should be on your radar right now.
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Solo Diner at Baba Cool
Three alumni of Oxalis — Lem Soriano, Adrian Capellan, and Kevin Cardenas — have banded together under the pop-up name, Solo Diner. Held on March 11, the meal takes place at Baba Cool’s Williamsburg location. Reservations are online. 47 Withers Street, at Frost Street, Williamsburg
Majordōmo at Momofuku Noodle Bar
Majordōmo, David Chang’s acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant, will host its first-ever New York pop-up. The tickets are priced at $365 per ticket, with proceeds going to the Food Bank of New York City. Reservations for the March 13 dinner are online. 171 First Avenue, East 11th Street, East Village
Bessou at Brooklyn Kura
Bessou, the Japanese comfort food spot that closed on the Lower East Side and resurfaced in Market 57, is doing a kitchen takeover in Sunset Park. Held at Brooklyn Kura, a sake taproom, the pop-up will run March 15 through March 16. 34 34th Street, at Industry City, Sunset Park
Brooklyn Curry Project at Commune
The same coffee shop that has been hosting Border Town’s will bring Brooklyn Curry Project to its space on Sunday, March 10. Don’t sleep on their dosas — 10 a.m. until sold-out. 415 Classon Avenue, at Lexington Avenue, Clinton Hill
Ongoing
Ha’s Đặc Biệt at Gem House
For the month of March, this Vietnamese American pop-up will take over Gem’s events space location. The first two weeks of dinners have reservations up via Resy. 297 Broome Street, near Forsyth Street, Lower East Side
“Soup and Chill” at Whisk and Whiskey
This Park Slope Cambodian and Trinidadian cafe and bar is hosting Saturday soup pop-ups until April, serving Cambodian chicken rice soup. It’s a winter version of a grill party the space has thrown during the warmer weather. Think of it as an open house gathering, where karaoke is a perk. 259 Fourth Avenue, near Carroll Street, Park Slope
Nick Tamburo at Fulgurances, Laundromat
Tamburo, a former chef at Claud and a Momofuku alum, is the latest chef in residency at Fulgurances, which frequently rotates its menu. Tamburo will serve a tasting menu at the restaurant starting until mid-March, but a la carte foods — lobster rolls, clam chowder, charcuterie — are also available. The tasting menu is $89 with an optional wine pairing for $65. 132 Franklin Street, near Greenpoint Avenue, Greenpoint