Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market New York – and how to order

Barbecue is one of the finest food groups an omnivore can enjoy. Bark Barbecue has been a moveable feast in NYC since pitmaster Ruben Santana first started serving his low-and-slow, white oak-fueled recipes at outdoor markets and pop-ups citywide (and beyond!) in 2020. Now, Bark’s beautiful brisket, ribs and pulled pork by the pound are available right here, every day, at its first permanent outpost. Pile your pick alongside rib tips, sandwiches and sides like mac and cheese. 

If you grabbed brunch at Clinton St. Bakery and didn’t order the stack of fluffy blueberry pancakes, did you really even go? At least, that’s how sought-after the dish is among the early-morning (and breakfast-for-dinner) crowd. Chef Neil Kleinberg and DeDe Lahman, who co-own the Lower East Side hot spot, offer their iconic brunch items—think egg sandwiches and latke eggs Benedict—that New Yorkers line up for every weekend. Even on those mornings when it seems impossible to get out of bed, the duo beckons us to the Time Out Market for breakfast delights (and hangover cures).

From traditional powdered and glazed to chai masala and sriracha-infused varieties—plus a lineup of dipping sauces to match—Doughnuttery knows how to hit the spot. When owner Evan Feldman changed his career from finance to doughnut making in 2012, he made quite the impact with his bite-sized eats, opening locations across the country and, eventually, the world. Now, you can get these mini-doughnuts hot and fresh right here in Dumbo!

Ess-a-Bagel has been a Manhattan staple since 1976, and local love for the family-owned business radiates throughout all of the five boroughs. Now, its expertly rolled, boiled and baked beauties are available right here in Brooklyn. Choose your own adventure with a doughy, fluffy everything, pumpernickel or cinnamon raisin bagel, and schmear it with all manner of decadent cream cheese options. Or, leave it to the experts and choose a sandwich from their curated menu of NYC faves.

Throughout the years, SA Hospitality Group has opened Italian-inspired restaurants, serving home-style cooking that has attracted a slick New York scene. But FELICE Pasta Bar in Time Out Market is the team’s first foray into all things Brooklyn. We can’t wait to dig into another round of its reliable Tuscan fare, from the hearty, farm-fresh soup to the heaping plates of fettuccine topped with sumptuous veal ragu bolognese. Eating this food is the next best thing to actually being in Italy, all without having to book a flight out of town.

New York City pizza is the subject of frequent debate. Opinions swirl about how to eat it, what to call it, and whether or not there’s really something special in our water. But even New Yorkers tend to quiet down when presented with a perfect pie like the expertly tossed, beautifully sauced and brilliantly topped varieties chef Michael Ayoub has been making right here in Brooklyn since 2004. Ayoub’s Fornino is known for its riffs on pizza through the ages, so try a traditional pie or sample something new to you.

If there is an Iron Throne of New York’s Mexican cuisine, this Stark has a claim to it. In this city we adore our taquerias and Mexican food trucks, though, for many of us, the first time we picked up a refined taco off elegant dishware was at an Ivy Stark restaurant—and we’ve been chasing the dragon ever since. Stark brings the élan she perfected at Dos Caminos and Rosa Mexicano to her signature Time Out Market eatery serving elevated Mexican favorites. The dishes are so shareable they’re are guaranteed to make you new friends at a communal table.

When Jacob’s Pickles opened on the Upper West Side in 2011, it was one of the first truly cool restaurants in a neighborhood better known for its sleepy dining scene than hip eateries and bars. The back-to-basics menu was one we could get behind (goodbye, stale chicken wings and greasy fries). The Southern-focused spot specializes in comfort foods: Nashville hot chicken, biscuits, mac and cheese and, of course, pickles. Now we have a taste of down-home cooking, punctuated with a fried Oreo for dessert, right here in Brooklyn.

Everything you love about New York City's best bars can be found at Time Out Market. On the main floor, the Lobby Bar houses cocktails worthy of a hidden speakeasy but casual environs that are prime an after-work hang. Seats are available at the bar or you can curl up on one of the many couches to soak it all in. 

Masaharu Morimoto is a world-renowned chef known for his boundary-pushing cuisine, and he continues that tradition with his latest spot. Named Mori Mori, the Iron Chef’s first-ever hand roll bar is bringing a taste of Japan to Brooklyn. Alongside luxurious lobster, spicy tuna and scallop, Morimoto’s temaki bar features riffs on Korean gimbap, cheese steak and the New York hot dog. Find a spot at the coveted walk-up counter for rolls straight from the chef’s hands.

Translating to “dipping noodles,” tsukemen is a popular style of ramen in Japan consisting of chewy, thick noodles and a rich broth for dipping. Falling in love with the dish at first bite, chefs Justin Lim, Sean Park and Naoki Kyobashi studied all things tsukemen, traveling throughout Japan to taste and train at various ramen shops across the country. After perfecting their own unique recipe, the team introduced their take on tsukemen with Okiboru, drawing lines in Los Angeles, Atlanta and now New York. Along with its famous tsukemen, Okiboru also offers a unique matcha zaru udon, chicken tempura bao buns, and traditional ramen.

Following its tagline of “hand cut, old school” Pastrami Factory is throwing it back to the NY delis of yesteryear. Here, pastrami is cured and cold-smoked, before receiving the steam treatment. Corned beef and fries are hand cut right at the counter while the illuminated case houses knishes and egg rolls puffed with pastrami. Even nostalgia-inducing egg creams are in rotation. Looking for a taste of old New York? All you have to do is step up to the counter.

We curated every last detail at the Time Out Market: the food, the cultural experiences, the drinks, the space—everything including the breathtaking view, which is the perfect backdrop for the “best in New York City” experience.

At the Roof Top Bar at Time Out Market you can discover impressive bites from culinary rockstars while relaxing on sea foam seats on the outdoor terrace. Post up for acts selected by our team, complementing the entertainment of the breathtaking, sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline, perfectly framed by the grand windows.

The Settepani name has been attached to Italian cuisine in New York City since 1992, and in 2024, the family-owned and operated business expanded for the third time in as many decades. Settepani opened an outpost at Time Out Market New York on the first floor of 55 Water Street in Brooklyn.

This stop follows its bakery in Williamsburg and restaurant in Harlem, with one famous item only available here—panettone, available by the slice (versus whole loaf). The proprietors elected to make it available in smaller increments to allow visitors to this address a chance to sample their proprietary panettone in advance of committing to a whole party-sized portion. 

In addition to the exclusively sized sweet treat, Settepani at the market will offer a full complement of sweet and savory items, including bombolone, sfogliatella, biscotti, baked eggs and frittata—and the viral rainbow cookie croissant. 

Smash burgers are having a moment in New York and if we had to pinpoint where the trend started, all signs point to Smashed NYC. A viral hit in 2021, Smashed NYC has perfected the art of the smash burger, serving patties that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. But here, the made-to-order burger joint goes above and beyond your run-of-the-mill burger stand with scratch-made sauces and vegan options so all eaters can have a smashing good time.

Sugar Hill Creamery owners Nick Larsen and Petrushka Bazin Larsen’s seasonal ice cream flavors are often inspired by their Midwestern and Caribbean backgrounds as well as their longtime home of Harlem. The husband-and-wife team has been crafting distinct ingredient combinations out of their Central Harlem store since 2017, and devoted fans hungry for frozen treats that you won’t find in the supermarket led the pair to open a second location in Hamilton Heights just a few years later. Stop by often—there’s always an innovative new flavor to try.

After years of hosting family and friends, Rawia Bishara was ready to invite all to her table. In 1998, she opened Tanoreen to celebrate her mother’s cooking and their shared Palestinian heritage. Now, with her daughter Jumana at her side, the two continue to tell the story of their culture through food—weaving through the Levant region via falafel, lamb kafta kabobs, cheese-laden knafeh and more Middle Eastern delicacies. In each dish, they hope to share a bit of their family’s story.

The Maiz Project, which began as a pop-up operation, now has a brick-and-mortar outpost at Time Out Market New York. Arepa varieties at the Dumbo food hall include steak with white cheese and chimichurri, chicken with avocado and muenster, shrimp with avocado and garlic butter and chorizo with Irish cheddar and salsa verde. Tequeños and ceviche are also on the permanent menu.

The Local Corner is all about keeping it, well, local. As in dang near everything is brewed, fermented and bottled on the menu was found right here in NYC. In fact, the beer list reads like a list of must visit breweries in the city, from Brooklyn Brewery and TALEA Beer Co. to Coney Island Brewing Co. Even ciders and wines are sourced within the state, so you can tour the Finger Lakes and the Hamptons without leaving Brooklyn.

The Rogue Boba—from the same team behind Chinese-influenced, plant-based The Rogue Panda on Time Out Market’s fifth-floor rooftop—expounds on its predecessor’s beverages with a new, dedicated, bubble tea menu on the market's ground level. The drinkery sources its loose-leaf tea and boba from Taiwan, and gets its fresh fruit and seasonal ingredients from local purveyors to create flavors like taro coconut, strawberry and cream, peach oolong and mango passionfruit. Bubble waffles are also made à la minute, and available with fun toppings. 

The Rogue Panda’s menu includes yummy stuff like mapo tofu, noodles and crispy kung pao brussels sprouts. Its Sichuan street noodles with bok choy, crispy shallots and chili oil in a “tingly ragu” are the signature dish, says owner Michael Laverty. In addition to its meat-free ethos, The Rogue Panda also aims to source local ingredients and use eco-friendlier packaging to further its mission of sustainability.

Wayla was already poised for stardom shortly after first opening its doors on the Lower East Side in 2019, when seemingly everyone in NYC was salivating over its street food-inspired dishes, clamoring for tables and snapping selfies. Even now, years later, prime-time reservations for this home-style Thai food still aren’t easy to come by. Their attention to ingredients, focus on fresh flavors and market-inspired menus have folks filling up Wayla’s table night after night. Fortunately for you, there’s a seat with your name on it.