The Infatuation books restaurants the way festivals book bands. This year's roughly 25-stall lineup mixes New York staples like Defonte's, Ceres Pizza and Golden Diner with out-of-towners like Eventide Oyster Co. from Maine and Sunny's from Miami, plus collaborations you can't eat anywhere else. Pier 76 puts the whole thing on the Hudson. If you'd rather graze a citywide best-of list in one afternoon than book five reservations, go.
What to expect
You enter the pier and work your way through restaurant stalls, buying dishes one at a time while live music, comedy sets and The Infatuation's game show run between bites. Early-access ticket holders get in an hour before general admission, when lines are shortest.
Good to know
- Admission covers entry and entertainment only; every dish is paid for separately.
- The presale was limited to Chase cardholders, so check the festival site for general availability.
- The nearest subway is 34 St–Hudson Yards on the 7; walk west to 12th Avenue.
- Go early for the collaboration dishes, which tend to sell out first.
- Pier 76 is exposed to river wind, so bring a layer.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Is food included in the ticket?
No. The ticket covers admission and entertainment, and food is purchased at each restaurant stall.
Which restaurants are coming?
The lineup includes Defonte's, Ceres Pizza, Golden Diner, Eventide Oyster Co., Sunny's and a Counter Service x Sunn's collaboration, among about 25 total.
Where exactly is Pier 76?
At 408 12th Avenue on the Hudson River in Hudson River Park, near West 36th Street.
