[September 2024] Fantastic NYC food pop-ups, events, specials, food festivals, and things to do

Previous: August 2024 food events

Summer is almost gone (phew. It was starting to get a little too hot in the city). Highlights of this month's foodie events, pop-ups, festivals, and events in NYC:

1. The Queens Night Market will be back on September 14th after the US Open. Last day to get some amazing, affordable international food for the season will be October 26th.
2. The 12th Annual Momo Crawl in Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens is on September 15th and $15 tickets (called passports) are now on sale.

If you know any other NYC food pop-ups, food events, food-centric (or just interesting and offbeat) things to do happening this month or upcoming, please comment below so we can get it on this list.

Recurring

• Sundays, 10AM-5PM | Grand Bazaar NYC in UWS, Manhattan
• Wednesdays through October, 4PM-10PM | Night Markets NYC: Quisqueya Plaza | The Latin Night Market on Dyckman is a weekly celebration of comida, cultura, and commonidad every wednesday through October in Quisqueya Plaza in Washington Heights, Manhattan | FREE but raffle tickets and more info here
• Fridays, 8AM-1PM | Get a discount on high quality smoked fish (lox yay!) every Friday from Acme Smoked Fish in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Order between noon on Tuesdays to noon on Friday and pick up at your selected pick up time between 8am and 1pm on Fridays
• Saturdays, 10:30AM-2PM or sold out | Brooklyn Curry Project (@brooklyncurryproject) dishing out locally sourced, plant based & gluten free South Indian food from a tent is located on Willoughby Avenue across the street from Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn
• Saturday, 4PM-12AM | Queens Night Market (@queensnightmarket), a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. Happens weekly in Flushing Meadow, Queens | $5 and under per dish
• Various dates | James Beard Platform events | about $100-$200
• Weekends | Banh does weekend specials (announced via Instagram) in Manhattan Valley
• Multiple dates | matcha classes and Japanese tea classes at Kettl Tea in Greenpoint, Brooklyn | tickets for various classes, $40-$65

September 1 - 8

• 9/4, Wednesday, 7-9PM | Cookbook Club: Islas : A Celebration of Tropical Cooking by Von Diaz @ Archestratus Books + Foods in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. All are welcome! It's a potluck party! | FREE
• 9/7, Saturday, 5:30PM | TÈ TIME: italian chamomile confections with Masha Tea and Natasha Pickowicz @ Archestratus Books + Foods in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. On this Saturday afternoon, join us as we invent our own italian high tea with Sicilian American owner Paige Lipari of Archestratus. | Choose between TÈ to STAY for $40 and TÈ to GO for $50 tickets online
• 9/7, Saturday, 12-4PM | Pig Island 2024 @ Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden on Staten Island. Celebrate 15 years of Pig Island NYC™ at this all-inclusive festival of traditional BBQ and global flavors. With complete freedom to explore their most creative ideas, more than 20 chefs and restaurants compete for top honors from a panel of Expert Judges. At Pig Island NYC™, you get to try every dish, from whole hog roasts to bites of belly to aged country ham. | $49 via Pulsd OR $70.42 via event website
• 9/7, Saturday, 1-9PM | NYC Margarita March. An awesome day of fun, excitement, entertainment and, of course, excellent Margaritas! Enjoy the best margaritas at 8 of the leading bars and restaurants in your city, all included in your ticket. A portion of ALL proceeds will go to non-profit and charitable organizations. All we ask is that you TIP your bartender & server for providing you with a great time! Check in @ Good Behavior in Flatiron, Manhattan | $29 via Pulsd OR Early Bird tickets $50.61 OR GA $81.74 via Eventbrite
• 9/8, Sunday, 10AM-6PM | Dragon Fest (@dragonfests), an outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from China. In Astor Place in Manhattan.

September 16 - 22

• 9/18, Wednesday, 6-8PM | SECOND GENERATION author Jeremy Salamon in conversation with Caroline Schiff @ Archestratus Books + Foods in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate SECOND GENERATION: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table. Jeremy will be joined in conversation with accomplished cookbook author and future restauranteur Caroline Schiff. Expect a chat with Jeremy + Caroline, Q + A with all of you, sweet treats and Hungarian wine from Agi's Counter, and a book signing. Books and other beverages will be for sale on premises. Preorder and guarantee your book above. | Entry for $5 OR entry and book for $32.50
• 9/20, Friday, 9PM-12AM | All you Can Eataly: Street Food Edition. Ticket Includes: Unlimited tastings of Italian bites; Unlimited pours of wine and cocktails; Live DJ and a dedicated dance floor; Live music and a dedicated dance floor; 360 photo booth; and Hands-on activities throughout the store. @ Eataly Downtown | $95 via Eataly OR $79 via Pulsd
• 9/20, Wednesday, 7PM | PARTY for TASTE IN MUSIC with authors Alex Bleeker & Luke Pyenson + bites and performances @ Archestratus Books + Foods in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate TASTE IN MUSIC: Eating on Tour with Indie Musicians by Alex Bleeker and Luke Pyenson (of the bands Real Estate and Frankie Cosmos, respectively.) Expect a super fun party atmosphere with bites, drinks, musical performances, a casual convo with the authors, a Q + A with all of you, and a book signing. Lots of coziness and good vibes and books will be for sale on premises. Preorder and guarantee your copy above! | FREE RSVP OR book and RSVP for $27.95
• 9/21-22, Saturday and Sunday, 10AM-6PM | NYC Hot Sauce Festival @ Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Witness the Insanity of the Stage of Doom, FREE Hot Sauce Tastings, Enjoy Our Selection of Craft Beers, Specialty Cocktails & Amazing Food Vendors. This is the 11th Anniversary of the NYC Hot Sauce Expo & we will showcase the greatest sauce companies in the United States & Canada. All Award Winning & All Amazing. | GA $15, Craft Beer Package $45, or Ultimate VIP Package $100 via website OR discounted tickets: $29 Craft Beer Package OR $59 Ultimate VIP Package via Pulsd
• 9/22, Sunday, GA runs 5-10PM; VIP runs 4-10PM | The World of Whiskey Tasting Experience. This curated, all-inclusive experience offers you the opportunity to not only taste the many spirits but indulge in delicious fare all the while immersed in music. We encourage you to dress to impress and wearing white (all-white) is strongly encouraged. We are proud to share that proceeds will be donated to, God's Love We Deliver. @ The Bordone in LIC, Queens | GA $103.22 or VIP $188.58 via Eventbrite OR GA $65 or VIP $119 via Pulsd

September 23 - 30

• 9/28, Saturday, Session 1 runs 1-4PM; session 2 runs 6-9PM | Brooklyn Whiskey Festival. In the Brooklyn Navy Yard | GA $69.68 via Eventbrite OR $29 via Pulsd

Upcoming (so grab cheaper tickets now)

Where to find other food pop-ups and events

• Resy has a Events and Special Experiences page if you've got money and want to spend it on fancy shit