{"id":362960,"date":"2026-10-02T16:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T16:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/362960\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T16:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T16:28:10","slug":"eeeeeatscon-returns-to-new-york-city-with-restaurant-collabs-cookie-monster-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/362960\/","title":{"rendered":"EEEEEATSCON returns to New York City with restaurant collabs, Cookie Monster, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Yorkers can eat their way through some of the busiest restaurants this weekend as EEEEEATSCON returns to Hudson River Park\u2019s Pier 76 on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4. <\/p>\n

The annual food festival from Infatuation will bring together restaurants from New York and across the country for two days, full of food, exclusive collaborations, and interactive experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lineup includes a variety of snapshots of New York\u2019s value right now. From Golden Dinner, Caf\u00e9 Panna, Mei Lai Wah, Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, Adda, Bark Barbeque, Noz Market, and Ramen by Ra, alongside out-of-town restaurants including North Carolina\u2019s 321 Coffee, Maine\u2019s Eventide Oyster Co., and Los Angeles\u2019 Miya Miya. Attendees can also expect collaborations created specifically for the weekend. Golden HOF and Bahn Anh Em will team up for banh mi specials, while Counter Service will collaborate with Sunns.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Editor-in-Chief Arden Shore shared how New Yorkers tend to lean into specific recommendations for specific occasions. Suppose it\u2019s where to take your parents, where to go on a date, and where to celebrate a birthday. However, Arden notes that skepticism has shifted over the years.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow, going out to eat is expensive,\u201d she said. \u201cIs it worth it?\u201d is the looming question we seek to answer beneath the recommendation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With Infatuation\u2019s list of recommendations, Shore distinguishes between hype and a restaurant\u2019s overall value.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes the restaurants we love are impossible restaurants, and sometimes they are places truly flying under the radar,\u201d she shared. \u201cOur goal is to have our fingers on the pulse of the local restaurant scene.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"EEEEEATSCON\"<\/a>EEEEEATSCON returns this weekend.Photo courtesy of EEEEEATSCON<\/p>\n

Infatuation\u2019s writers visit between 5 and 10 restaurants a week and sometimes return to the same restaurant multiple times, ordering different things before writing a formal review. In food reporting, other factors go into the process, such as service, atmosphere consistency, and value.\u00a0 For a cherished restaurant, Shore notes that buzz is fun, especially with restaurants in New York City, but power is what drives people to come back for more.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat hospitality, a unique perspective, or a dish they keep craving months later, repeat visits are the real test,\u201d she says.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

For first-time visitors to the EEEEEEATS CON, Arden recommends the lobster roll at Eventide, barbecue at Bark Berbecue, ice cream at Affe Panna, and hand-pulled noodles at 1915 Lanzhou.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI also wouldn\u2019t leave without trying the collaboration between Golden HOF and B\u00e1nh Anh Em-you can get a B\u00e1nh Anh Em banh mi with beef cheek kali from Golden HOF this weekend only,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Looking at New York\u2019s dining trends, Shore says she\u2019s noticed a shift toward bakeries, particularly specialty cafes, regional cuisines, and more casual concepts. For restaurants in 2026, Arden believes diners are constantly looking for pure personalization. For example, Hani\u2019s, Caffe Panna, and restaurants focused on a particular regional cuisine can all feel like a destination, Shore said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"EEEEEATSCON<\/a>EEEEEATSCON returns this weekend.Photo courtesy of EEEEEATSCON<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most exciting places aren\u2019t always the fanciest, but they usually have a clear idea and something you can\u2019t stop thinking about.\u201d<\/p>\n

With social media taking over the For You page and food influencers left and right, it has completely changed how people discover restaurants and even taste buds. Nowadays, social media can make a restaurant explode almost overnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing viral isn\u2019t the same result as being worth recommending,\u201d she said. \u201cSocial media helps get you through the door, so we help explain what happens once you\u2019re inside.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

For Shore, here are a few values that make a restaurant worth traveling for.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t overthink it; that could be through nostalgia, warm service, an incredibly delicious meal, or some combination of all the above,\u201d she said. \u201cThere\u2019s no single formula; any great restaurant is worth traveling for!\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond the food, New York or Nowhere and Chase will debut exclusive Cookie merchandise as part of the brands\u2019 first Sesame Street collaborations. Cookie Monster Cookie Cart will offer a special gift with purchases from Treats by Winston, with Cookie Monster himself scheduled to make appearances throughout the weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Apple TV and Chase Sapphire will host an immersive experience spotlighting Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, featuring live conversations, culinary experiences, and photo opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

EEEEEATSCON will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for general admission on both days at Pier 76, 408 12th Avenue. Chase Sapphire Reserve, Preferred, and Sapphire Reserve for Business cardmembers can enter beginning at 10 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

General admission tickets are $25, including taxes and fees, and are available exclusively to Chase credit and debit cardholders through EEEEEATSCON\u2019s website.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.eeeeeatscon.com\/<\/a>
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