This Weekend in NYC

Flatiron

Melbourne's Maybe Sammy and Caretaker's Cottage—both World's 50 Best regulars—are guest-bartending at Stone & Soil this June. This is your only chance to try their acclaimed cocktails without a flight to Australia, so book ahead because serious cocktail nerds will pack this one.

East Village

This new East Village spot turns Filipino classics into towering, Instagram-worthy sandwiches that somehow maintain their authentic flavors despite the maximalist presentation. Think sisig meets banh mi architecture, with enough filling to require a strategic eating plan.

NoLita

The team behind The Noortwyck is opening Oriana in Nolita, centering everything around a wood-fired grill that'll give American dishes a smoky sophistication. Given their track record with refined neighborhood dining, expect this to become the kind of place locals guard jealously.

East Village

This upcoming East Village restaurant explores South Asian diaspora cuisine beyond the typical Indian restaurant playbook, promising dishes that reflect immigration stories and fusion evolution. The concept suggests something more personal and narrative-driven than your standard curry house.

Other

This pop-up brings pinsa—Rome's ancient answer to pizza with a lighter, more digestible sourdough crust—to Madison Square Park. Grab a free sample while costumed centurions roam the area, though the real draw is experiencing this airy flatbread that's finally having its NYC moment.

DUMBO

The team behind the beloved Smashed burger concept is pivoting to fire-roasted chicken at Time Out Market's new Rotisserie Haus. Expect the same attention to technique and affordability that made Smashed a hit, just applied to perfectly crispy-skinned birds.

Other

The Jewish food festival that sold out Governors Island returns this June with dishes like pastrami tacos and challah fried chicken sandwiches. Take the ferry for what's essentially a giant waterfront picnic celebrating Jewish-American fusion creativity with Manhattan skyline views.

SoHo

This three-story SoHo Greek restaurant features a top-floor dining room with a retractable roof for an almost Santorini-like al fresco experience. The indoor-outdoor concept could make this the rare Greek spot that feels transportive rather than just authentic.

Other

Twelve contemporary artists are transforming Lower Manhattan into an open-air gallery with Revolutionary War-themed installations ahead of America's semiquincentennial. This free exhibition lets you stumble upon art while exploring the actual historic neighborhoods where the revolution unfolded.

Midtown

MoMA's Garden Bar returns with art-inspired ice cream flavors that actually make sense—think Duchamp's avant-garde sensibilities translated into unexpected flavor combinations. The real treat is eating Starry Night-inspired scoops in the sculpture garden, where you can literally taste the museum's collection.

Williamsburg

Experimental electronic artist Way Dynamic celebrates signing to the respected Jagjaguwar label with a show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on September 15th. This is likely your first chance to catch them before they blow up, as Jagjaguwar has a track record for spotting talent early.