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The Standard Biergarten is cranking up the heat this fall. The Meatpacking District favorite has teamed up with Fly By Jing, the cult-favorite brand that made chili crisp a global obsession, for a limited-edition menu that marries German beer-hall comfort with Sichuan fire.
Running through November 13, the pop-up menu is a mashup of bratwurst-and-beer classics and Fly By Jing’s signature sauces, the same ones that have spiced up everything from home kitchens to Michelin-starred menus. Expect cheddar potato dumplings with caramelized onions, loaded chili fries topped with spicy mayo and bacon and a beer-braised pork sandwich layered with Fly By Jing barbecue sauce on a pretzel bun. Even the drinks are getting a glow-up: The Calamansi Spicy Margarita mixes mezcal, calamansi, agave and a slick of Fly By Jing’s Sweet & Spicy Oil—because why shouldn’t your cocktail tingle?
Founded by chef Jing Gao, Fly By Jing has built a fanatical following since its debut in 2018, bringing the “soul of Sichuan” to shelves everywhere from Whole Foods to Costco. What began as a single jar of chili crisp has grown into a flavor empire of noodles, sauces and snacks.
The Standard Biergarten, tucked beneath the High Line, has been a downtown staple since 2009, known for its beer steins, pretzels, ping-pong tables and steady stream of beautiful chaos. This month’s collaboration keeps that spirit intact but adds a tongue-numbing twist that feels right at home in New York’s most mischievous hotel.
It’s a rare crossover that actually makes sense: Fly By Jing’s spicy swagger meets The Standard’s playful irreverence. Together, they’ve cooked up a menu that’s equal parts comfort and chaos, proving that sometimes the best collabs are the ones that make you sweat just a little.
The limited-edition Fly By Jing takeover runs through mid-November, so if you want to sip a chili crisp margarita under the High Line before winter sets in—this is your moment.