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Calling all foodies! Fall is officially your time to shine. Not only do you get to look forward to this year’s holiday cooking, but all fall, acclaimed chefs are popping up around the US for unforgettable gastronomic experiences that will satisfy every palate. From restaurant takeovers to exclusive pop-ups, here are the culinary experiences your stomach would hate for you to miss.
Chef Tracey Marionneaux’s Sweet Revolution Pop-Up at Red Rooster Overtown’s The Creamery - Miami, FL
For foodies with the biggest sweet tooth, Miami restaurant Red Rooster Overtown by Marcus Samuelsson is hosting a limited-time dessert pop-up at its ice cream shop, The Creamery. Pastry chef Tracey Marionneaux is returning to her old stomping grounds to launch this limited-time dessert paradise. It will run from October 23 to November 9, operating Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The pop-up features a rotating menu of handcrafted treats, including eight limited-edition gelato flavors made with locally sourced ingredients — such as Birthday Cake, Red Velvet Oreo, and Yuzu Pineapple Basil Sorbet. The menu also includes special desserts like lemon pound cake and a strawberry milkshake, along with beverages paying homage to the chef’s Chicago roots like South Side Lemonade and Chi Chill. Marionneaux says, “This menu is deeply nostalgic for me, it celebrates my grandmother ‘Sweetie Pie,’ who taught me that desserts are about love, tradition, and community. By blending Chi-Town flavors with my own creative spin, I hope to give Miami a taste of where it all began for me.”
Mexico City’s Pujol is Headed to NYC for a 12-Night Residency
This November, Michelin-starred Pujol is packing up its Mexico City kitchen and heading to Manhattan for a 12-night residency to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This dining hotspot will set up shop in the Financial District’s WSA building from Tuesday, November 11, to Saturday, November 22, with seatings at 5 and 8 p.m.
Enrique Olvera first opened Pujol in Mexico City in 2000, and since then, it’s topped the bucket list of foodies worldwide. As of now, the restaurant has been tight-lipped about the menu for the 8-course meal at the NYC pop-up, but insiders say guests can expect Olvera’s popular, classic, and culturally rich dishes. Fingers crossed that the mole madre makes the menu. Reservations are now available on Resy, and the tasting menu will run you $295 with optional $195 beverage pairings.
Saap Saap BBQ Popping Up Around Nashville
Saap Saap BBQ is a culinary concept that combines Southern barbecue techniques with Lao cuisine, and has been hosting successful pop-ups around Nashville. Led by Clinton Spruill and Amy Watson, the menu includes dishes such as beef ribs and chicken leg quarters, along with Lao-inspired items like Laab fries, seasoned with dried lime, toasted rice, dried chilies, salt, and pepper. Customers can also enjoy red curry coconut rice and Nuoc Cham shrimp, which features caramelized sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and cilantro. Recently, Saap Saap was named the best pop-up by Nashville Scene. To find out where they will be appearing next, check their Instagram at @saapsaapbbq.
Smorgasburg Touches Down in the ATL
The ultimate food pop-up, Smorgasburg, is touching down in Atlanta for the first time this fall. The culinary paradise opened its doors on October 18 and features more than 40 vendors offering all kinds of cultural cuisine. Argentine Eats, Delilah’s Everyday Soul and Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kelli Ferrell’s Nana’s Chicken and Waffles are just a few eateries you’ll find at this outdoor market offering something for every tastebud. Smorgasburg Atlanta runs this fall through December 20 on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Drinking Pig Takes Cleveland, Ohio
This viral BBQ concept first gained popularity in Miami in 2020. What started in Chef Raheem Sealey’s front yard became a pandemic-era culinary standout. Since closing the downtown Miami pop-up in 2024, Drinking Pig has been giving Cleveland a taste of its tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and Southern-style sides, during weekly pop-ups at the Farmacle. Miamians, we do have good news for you, though: Drinking Pig will be returning in 2026, opening an official brick-and-mortar in the Coconut Grove neighborhood.
Taqueria Habanero Takes Over Bar Pilar in D.C.
Through November 1, Taqueria Habanero is taking over the kitchen at D.C.’s Bar Pilar, dishing up their award-winning Puebla-style tacos, mango habanero wings, and birria flautas. Pair them with specialty cocktails like a smoked mole old fashioned, mezcal pornstar martini with champagne-mezcal foam, and strawberry margaritas with compote. This pop-up honors one of Mexico’s most meaningful traditions, Dia de Los Muertos, with candlelit ofrendas, marigolds, and a living remembrance wall.