Not all summer barbecues are created equal, and The Meat Hook's might just top them all. Hosted at its East Williamsburg location, this weekly Thursday series (July 9–August 27) features a smoky, star-studded lineup of restaurant collaborations, including Wen Wen, Ha's Dac Biet, and Bong. The first barbecue kicks off on July 9 with a…
Gabrielle Scelzo, one of the city's most prolific pop-up bakers, is bringing her tiered, fruit-filled creations to Greenpoint. She'll be serving slices of fluffy Funfetti cake with strawberry jam and brown butter vanilla frosting, plus espresso cake layered with chocolate ganache and spiked mascarpone—a tiramisu-inspired creation. It's an early morning event, so pair your slice…
What's not to love about a backyard barbecue, especially if it's paired with extra fruity, expertly crafted tiki drinks at a kitschy Carroll Gardens watering hole? Everything on the menu comes from beloved Brooklyn butcher the Meat Hook: burgers, hot dogs, and a rotating sausage, plus homemade mac salad. It's hosted in Zombie Hut's spacious…
Chef Anthony Ha of Ha's Dac Biet and Bistrot Ha is dusting off the grill and co-hosting a summer BBQ pop-up featuring heritage breed meats from Heritage Foods, a nose-to-tail operation dedicated to preserving endangered heritage breeds of livestock. This South Slope event requires a food ticket for entry, which includes sandwiches, char siu, salad,…
Not all summer barbecues are created equal, and The Meat Hook's might just top them all. Hosted at its East Williamsburg location, this weekly series features a smoky, star-studded lineup of restaurant collaborations, including Ha's Dac Biet, Peter Luger, and New Orleans-based Turkey and the Wolf. This upcoming collaboration with Cambodian restaurant Bong melds staples…
Rolo's, an acclaimed Italian American restaurant in Ridgewood, is popping up at Brothers, a seasonal restaurant in the Rockaways, for a one-day-only Clam Shack. Expect ice cold shrimp ceviche, fried local clams, warm lobster rolls with bernaise, tomato and peach panzanella, and all the classic, flavorful accompaniments. Service is counter style, first come first serve,…
Studio Bumi's Just Dinner series is its flagship communal dining experience inspired by Indonesia's hidang style of dining, where large, sharable plates are served for the table. Every month, Studio Bumi invites a rotating cast of chefs to host their own supperclub, and July 24 is all about chef Jason Soekarno's Indonesian food: braised rendang…
Sumac & Smoke, a self-described Iranian picnic that creates spaces to gather around Persian culture, is bringing their kabobs and grills to Prospect Park. There will be plenty of jujeh (chicken) and koobideh (lamb) kabobs, balal (grilled corn), bastani (saffron-and-rose ice cream). Drinks provided by BiBi Bakery, an Iranian-owned micro-bakery in Brooklyn. Food and drink…
For one night only, Seji, author of Korean Made Easy and founder of BOMBOM, brings her intimate supper club experience to Hana Makgeolli. Inspired by Seoul summer nights, Seji has crafted a special menu of Korean tapas-style anju, thoughtfully paired with Hana Makgeolli's handcrafted brews. She'll highlight flavors from BOMBOM, her modern Korean sauce and…
Flatbush Oyster Co., a pop-up inspired by the flavors of Panama, is heading back to Sycamore Bar. Expect their usual spread of unconventional Panamanian bites, including guava baby back ribs, ceviche, and their famous jerk oysters. Everyone is welcome, but this event is especially for those with immense Flatbush pride who want to rep these…
Bar Blondeau, a chic rooftop bar located at the top of Williamsburg's Wythe Hotel, is hosting its monthly Chef in Residency. To celebrate their fifth year anniversary, Rey Lopez, the executive chef of contemporary Mexican restaurant KOL in London, is flying in for a two-night pop-up. Born and raised in San Francisco, Rey has spent…
For all of August, design studio and lifestyle brand Hudson Wilder invites grill lovers to its headquarters in Dumbo Design District for an exciting lineup of chefs and small barbecued bites. Tristan Kwong, a Cantonese American chef known as @fruitsomm, kicks off the month with an epic feast of skewers: cumin mushroom, charsiu pork collar,…
Lovers of jollof rice, fufu, and regional African foods will feel at home in this annual, two-day Flatbush Junction event. Presented by African Restaurant Week, it's a full takeover of this bustling pedestrian plaza, and brings together small business restaurants and vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, clothes, and of course, homemade savory dishes and treats. Hours:…
Baby Oyster, a roving Latin American ceviche and oyster pop-up, is heading to Greenpoint. Come for freshly shucked bivalves, leave with a taste of the ocean and a couple of seafood-loving friends. It's hosted at wine bar Lise & Vito, which means there will be crisp, bubbly pairings, and a DJ so you can dance…
