ALL THE FOOD POP-UPS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS MAY

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.

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May 3 — 10

Little Flower Cafe at the Museum of the Moving Image

Astoria’s Little Flower Cafe will host a satellite location of its coffee shop and bakery at the Museum of the Moving Image on Saturday, May 4, from noon until 6 p.m. The pop-up is in partnership with baker Bryan Ford, known for his Latin American pastries. 36-01 35th Avenue, near 37th Street, Astoria

Nazli & Co. at Pop Up Grocer

This pop-up baker, who specializes in cakes with flavors from the Asian diaspora, will be selling sheet cake and mini-sized cakes this Saturday, May 4. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until sold-out at Pop Up Grocer. 205 Bleecker Street, at Minetta Street, Greenwich Village

Ongoing

Reenie Karim at Little Egg

Karim is taking over the nighttime service at Little Egg in Prospect Heights this May, with her version of a diner menu: Think dishes like steak au poivre with tamarind, pandan pudding, and labne rhubarb shakes. Everything is halal-friendly. 657 Washington Avenue, at St. Marks Avenue, Prospect Heights

Orange Peel Café at Nimbus Kitchen

Every Saturday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. a new pop-up centered on fusing Nepali and Chinese flavors will serve takeout meals from the Lower East Side location of commercial kitchen Nimbus. 196 Stanton Street, near Ridge Street, Lower East Side

The Lineup

The Lineup, a culinary event series, gives back-of-house team members the spotlight and resources to develop their dream pop-up restaurant. Now in its third round, the Lineup kicked off with India Doris, who has worked as an executive sous chef at Fidi restaurant, Saga. The latest is Noah Ponjuan, a sous chef at the Nolita’s tasting menu spot, the Musket Room, who is hosting a dinner on April 29. Lastly, on May 6, Hannah Musante, a line cook at Estela, is up. Each participant has crafted a menu theme that’s personal to them, and often a step outside the food typically cooked at their restaurant jobs. These limited-run, ticketed dinners are held at the Food52 kitchen space in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Chaat Dog at Strong Rope Brewery

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

Midnight Spaghetti at Suprema Provisions

Sarah Raffetto of Raffetto’s, the 118-year-old pasta shop in the Greenwich Village, is spearheading what she’s calling Midnight Spaghetti — with Stephen Werther and Joshua Wesson at their restaurant, Suprema Provisions. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 11 p.m., until 1 a.m.; it’s four $12 pasta choices and four $10 cocktail options to go, including rigatoni Bolognese, cacio e pepe, renne rosa, and pistachio pesto. Drinks include Negronis, margaritas, espresso martinis, and Aperol spritz; wine selections are also available. Past the launch, the options will soon be available via DoorDash. The weekend pop-up follows the shop’s occasional Sunday and Monday dinners via Petite Pasta Joint. 305 Bleecker Street, near Seventh Avenue South, Greenwich Village

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