PALESTINIAN CHEF REEM ASSIL IS MAKING BREAKFAST BURRITOS — AND MORE FOOD POP-UPS

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.

Know about an upcoming pop-up that should be on this list? Email us at [email protected].

April 12 to 19

Reem Assil at Ursula

Chef and activist Reem Assil will serve a Palestinian twist on Ursula’s famed breakfast burrito, at a pop-up this Saturday, April 13, in collaboration with owner Eric See. The pop-up starts at 9 a.m. until sold out. The limited-run breakfast burrito is stuffed with potatoes, shakshuka, spicy sausage, Palestinian brined cheese, and a green hot sauce. A cocktail will be for sale — a bloody Mary with za’atar — raising funds for the Middle East Children’s Alliance “committed to providing critical food and humanitarian aid amidst the ongoing attack on Gaza,” the flier reads. They’re available for dine-in or takeout. 387A Nostrand Avenue, at Madison Street, Bed-Stuy

Anito Lo at Chef’s Dinner Table

Chef Anita Lo is reviving Annisa, her beloved West Village restaurant for one night only. Taking place for dinner on April 13, the “Classic Restaurant Revival series proudly features our favorite iconic NYC restaurants of bygone days,” the website for the event venue states. Lo closed Anissa, located on Barrow Street, in 2017, but in its almost two decades in operation it received a Michelin star as well as three stars from the New York Times, and a nod from the James Beard Awards for Best Chef: New York. Tickets are online. 132 Mulberry Street, at Hester Street, Chinatown

Doshi at Little Egg

Susan Kim, of roving pop-up Doshi, will come to Little Egg for a two-night dinner takeover, on April 15 and 16. Expect the snacky Korean American small plates Kim has become known for: croquettes, rice cakes, and tofu skin salad; 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 657 Washington Avenue, St. Marks Avenue, Prospect Heights

Astranda Bakery at Yun Hai

San Francisco-based pandemic-born pastry pop-up Astranda Bakery, from Eric Chow, will be in New York on Saturday, April 13. Setting up at a Taiwanese pantry shop Yun Hai, there will be cream cheese and coffee cinnamon rolls, black sesame rolls, honey maple dan tat, guava passionfruit scone, and Nyonya-style hot dog rolls. 170 Montrose Avenue, at Graham Avenue, East Williamsburg

Egodeath at Accidental Bar

Egodeath, a pop-up from HAGS alum, Shom Mazumder, is hosting an event at East Village sake bar Accidental on Wednesday, April 17. Versions of mussels escabeche, fluke crudo, and tuna tartare will be on offer. The full menu is up online; 5 p.m. until sold-out. 98 Avenue C, near East Seventh Street

Noma Projects at Dashi Okume

On Thursday, April 18, Noma Projects, the grocery products arm of the “World’s Best” restaurant of the same name, will set up at Greenpoint Japanese luxury provisions shop Dashi Okume and share products to taste. It’s part of a larger pop-up tour the brand is on this month in New York. The event starts at 11 a.m. 50 Norman Avenue, at Guernsey Street, Greenpoint

Ongoing

Chaat Dog at Strong Rope Brewery

Chaat Dog will take up residence at Strong Rope Brewery’s Red Hook location on Fridays in April, from 3 to 9 p.m. 185 Van Dyke Street, at Barnell Street, Red Hook

Confidant in Industry City

Ahead of the opening of Confidant, a restaurant from Roberta’s alums in Industry City, the team will be hosting pop-ups. They are going down every Thursday and Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. through April. Building Six, Industry City

April 5 to 12

LJ Almendras and Annie Cheng at Winona’s

Two chefs and Filipino and Chinese flavors will come together on Monday, April 8 at Winona’s. There are two menus available — omnivore or vegan — a five-course prix-fixe priced at $95. Expect dishes like grilled chicken heart skewers (or hearts of palm) with lemongrass broth and vermicelli noodles with spring peas and maitake chicharrón. For dessert, coconut custard with rhubarb jelly. Make a reservation online. 676 Flushing Avenue, at Whipple Street, Bed-Stuy

Ensenada at Bar Tulix

Two Mexican seafood spots will join forces on April 9 and 10, when Ensenada heads to Manhattan for a pop-up at Bar Tulix. Thankfully, Ensenada will be bringing along their whole roasted branzino “al pastor,” with pineapple butter — one of the restaurant’s most memorable dishes. Reservations can be booked online via Resy. 25 West Houston Street, at Mercer Street, Soho

Kamaboko at Hana Makgeolli

Pop-up Kamaboko by Edward Kaneshiro and Max Baez, who’ve met cooking together at Four Horsemen, will host a “seafood-forward” dinner at Greenpoint’s makgeolli taproom. A full menu has been posted for the event happening tonight, April 5. Reservations can be made online or just walk-in. 201 Dupont Street, near McGuinness Boulevard, Greenpoint

Librae Bakery at Edy’s Grocer

Edy’s Grocer recently debuted a nighttime program, where the Lebanese grocer serves snacks, wine, and beer. On April 11, the Greenpoint spot is teaming up with the East Village’s Librae Bakery, which infuses Middle Eastern flavors in its pastries. The menu is posted online. 136 Meserole Avenue, at Eckford Street, Greenpoint

Nha Trang One at La Cantine

Nha Trang One, a Vietnamese restaurant open in Manhattan Chinatown since 1992, is headed to Bushwick for one night this month. The popular shop will serve its banh mi, beef pho, spring rolls, and taro shrimp cakes from the kitchens of La Cantine, an all-day cafe. The pop-up takes place on Monday, April 8 from 6 p.m. until the food is gone. 60 St. Nicholas Avenue, and Willoughby Avenue — Luke Fortney, reporter

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