The Infatuation Brings Its NYC Must-Eat List to Life: EEEEEATSCON NY Returns October 3-4

NEW YORK – September 17, 2026 – New York has a lot to celebrate right now, and one of the greatest things about this city is the food: the breadth and diversity of offerings, the quality, and the one-of-a-kind specialties you can’t get anywhere else. This October, EEEEEATSCON NY brings that energy to life by taking The Infatuation’s editorial point of view off the screen and into the real world—turning the team’s restaurant recommendations into an in-person, multi-restaurant experience at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76, exclusively for Chase cardholders.

EEEEEATSCON NY returns Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, bringing 25+ top restaurants from New York City and around the country together for a weekend-long festival where attendees can skip the reservation scramble and try standout dishes all in one place.

The Infatuation’s NYC POV, Brought to Life

From New York classics to the new spots everyone’s talking about, EEEEEATSCON NY spotlights the restaurants The Infatuation can’t stop thinking about—along with moments you can only get at the festival.

Editorial highlights include:

• Golden Diner: Bringing the viral honey butter pancakes The Infatuation calls some of the best pancakes in New York.

• Ceres Pizza: Known for whole pies only—get the famed $40 plain cheese pie by the slice.

• Defonte's: A century-plus Brooklyn sandwich institution that has earned its place as a must-visit lunch destination on The Infatuation NYC’s Top 25 Restaurants.

• Adda: An Infatuation Best New Restaurant in 2025, dishing out Chicken Biryani, Paneer Kathi Roll and Mango Lassi.

• Hani’s Bakery & Cafe: One of NYC’s best bakeries, according to The Infatuation, serving twists on classic comfort baked goods as well as an EEEEEATSCON exclusive Cookie Butter Brownie.

• Dean's: Now’s your chance to try out one of NYC’s most-sought after tables: timeless British pub with great food and classic vibes.

• Noz Market: Omakase is a must, and this UES sibling to Sushi Noz delivers one of Infatuation NYC's highest–rated omakases.

• Sunn’s: One of the city’s toughest reservations, showing up via an exclusive collab with Counter Service.

• Chalupas Poblanas El Tlecuile: The Jackson Heights weekend-night chalupa stand, popping up at the festival.

• Lil Sweet Treat: The iconic NYC candy shop, serving up its viral sweets.

Additional participating restaurants and fan-favorites also include Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, Bark Barbecue, Tacos Domingo, Mei Lai Wah, and more.

Festival-Only Restaurant Collaborations

This year’s lineup includes one-off collaborations and limited dishes you can only try at EEEEEATSCON NY.

• Golden Hof x Bánh Anh Em: A Korean, Vietnamese and Infatuation NYC’s Best New Restaurant 2025 collaboration offering some of the city’s best fusion.

• Counter Service x Sunn’s: Go-to American takeout lunch spot meets a Korean pop-up-turned-wine bar, exclusively for EEEEEATSCON attendees.

• Caffè Panna: The famous NYC ice cream shop is bringing a limited-edition mango sticky rice sundae in collaboration with Laab Bar by Kru.

Beyond NYC: Worth the Trip (Without Leaving the City)

EEEEEATSCON NY also brings in favorites from around the country, including the following out-of-town highlights.

• Eventide Oyster Co (ME): Offering some of Maine’s best lobster rolls, including the brown butter lobster roll.

• Sunny's (MIA): One of The Infatuation’s Top 25 Miami restaurants is bringing a limited-availability menu favorite – their hard-to-get-burger – to New York.

• Miya Miya (LA): Known for LA’s hottest chicken shawarma wrap that people wait for hours to try, and 321 Coffee (NC), a specialty coffee shop hailing from North Carolina with a reputation as the friendliest coffee house in town.

Cardmember Moments + Weekend Activations

Throughout the weekend, Chase cardmembers can expect festival-only moments, special activations and surprise-and-delight experiences. Attendees can shop a limited-time New York or Nowhere collection presented by Chase Offers.

In addition, the event will feature an immersive EEEEEATSCON experience presented by Apple TV and Chase Sapphire spotlighting Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars. The activation will feature live conversations, interactive culinary experiences, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. From the artistry of cooking to the stories and cultures behind every dish, the experience celebrates food on and beyond the screen.

“New York is defined by its restaurants—iconic institutions, buzzy new spots, and the tables everyone’s chasing,” said Arden Shore, Editor-in-Chief of The Infatuation. “We built EEEEEATSCON for people who love restaurants and love discovering what’s next—from hometown institutions to new favorites—and the most fun part is what you can’t get on a regular night out: festival-only dishes and one-off collaborations you can only try here.”

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Plan Your EEEEEATSCON NY Weekend 2026: Event Details

When: Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026

Where: Hudson River Park’s Pier 76, 408 12th Ave West, New York, NY 10018

Event Hours:

• Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Preferred and Sapphire Reserve for Business Cardmember Early Entry: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET

• General Chase Cardholder Admission: Noon – 6 p.m. ET

Tickets:

As a Chase cardholder, you get exclusive access to EEEEEATSCON. General admission starts at $25 (inclusive of taxes and fees) and are available at eeeeeatscon.com. All Chase credit and debit cards are eligible for ticket purchase.

Perks and Exclusive Benefits for Chase Cards:

All Chase cardholders can also earn $10 back when they spend a minimum of $10 on food and beverages from participating restaurants by activating the Chase Offer at Chase.com or via the Chase App before purchase.

For more information and to explore The Infatuation's restaurant recommendations for New York, visit The Infatuation and EEEEEATSCON online. Plus you can also download The Infatuation app, follow The Infatuation on TikTok or Instagram and sign up for your city’s newsletter.

Press Contact:

April Quentzel, april.quentzel@chase.com, 201-788-9089

Victoria Messina, victoria.messina@chase.com, 310-266-0185