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Time Out Market New York, Union Square's secret menu—plus, four perks you can score right now

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When you finally sneak away for that lunchtime break, you only have time for so much. Standing in line? Jostling at the counter with couriers? Waiting behind that indecisive person who just can’t make up their mind? Ain’t nobody got time for that. That’s why at Time Out Market New York, Union Square, we’ve made getting you to your food that much easier.   

And how have we done that? With the Taste Time Out app, of course. Available on the Apple Store, the Taste Time Out app makes it easy to thumb through hundreds of dishes at the marketplace, from top-notch burgers to Caribbean patties, cooked fresh from our talented line-up of chefs. All you have to do is scroll and select what fits your fancy, choose dine-in or to go and place your order in a snap. Plus, you can link your debit and credit cards so you can pay with a click.

But more than just for ease of ordering, our app has plenty of perks for the taking. That’s right—joining our app enrolls you in our Taste Time Out loyalty program, giving you access to discounts, exclusive offers and, the best perk of them all, free food. Here’s what being a loyal member can get you:

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Photograph: Courtesy of Time Out Union Square| Time Out New York, Union Square

Becoming a loyal fan gets you access to secret menu items…

Some of New York’s best dishes aren’t found on menus. Several of our vendors have hush-hush menu items—think secret sandwiches from Paninoteca by Anthony, a spicy starter from Kam Rai Thai and a rotating market fresh creation from Fornino. Want to get in on all the goodness? Find all these hush-hush goodies on the app.

…and exclusive invites

It is always good to have a friend who is in the know. And that friend? That could be you. Being a member gives you exclusive invites, including first pick of wine tastings, cocktail classes and the 411 on when new menus drop. And it isn’t just the food. Being a member means getting the heads-up when new cocktails are on order and ready to drink.

New members always get a discount

Haven’t made it to Time Out Market New York, Union Square, yet? Well, let us welcome you in with a discount. That’s right, all new members automatically receive our welcome offer of up to 20% off your first purchase (up to $25).

Live and work in the area? Here’s a treat every time you come in

Are you a student at NYU or The New School? Or do you simply commute and work at an office or co-working space? Then count this as us saying “hello neighbor!” with a 10% discount each and every time you visit. All you have to do is sign up with our app using a school or work email, and we will give you an immediate discount just for being a friend. 

VIP Booking? Yeah, we’ve got that too

Say the boss tasked you with figuring out lunch plans for you and your coworkers. Instead of settling for slop bowls in the city, you can be the star of the office and bring them to Time Out Market. Scrambling for seating? Not at Time Out Market. Members get access to exclusive booking, so you can ensure a seat for everyone. Plus, each party larger than eight gets you more loyalty points for each person booked. Now, talking about work over lunch? Sadly, that’s not up to us.

So how does it all work? All you have to do is download the app (it's free!), and boom—immediate access to special offers, booking perks and market news. Plus, every time you purchase food or drinks in the market via the app, you automatically rack up points. And with more points comes tastier perks and exclusive experiences. Here’s a rundown of our tiers below:

The Loyalty Tiers

Taste Tester: 1–2,499 points

  • Member-only menu deals
  • Seasonal bar specials

Tastemaker: 2,500–4,999 points

  • All Taste Tester benefits
  • $25 gift card
  • Invites to member-only events
  • Group booking discounts

Taste Master: 5,000+ points

  • All Tastemaker benefits
  • $50 gift card
  • Priority booking
  • Priority seating (space permitting)

For more information about our loyalty program, learn more here

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