Pop-ups have long thrived in NYC, but over the past couple of years, they’ve 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, from a Singaporean restaurant at an East Village bakery to a former Bessou chef at a Lower East Side Vietnamese spot. Check back each week to track which New York City pop-ups should be on your radar right now.