A rendering of the new "pop-up" eatery.
photo: Bon Appétit
Well, you have to give them credit for creativity. Starting today and running
until November 2nd, Bon Appétit is operating a "pop-up" supper club and cafe in the old Hard Rock Cafe space on 57th Street. What exactly does that mean? Basically if you work in Upper Midtown, you've got a chance to sample foods from "hot" chefs for a reasonable price.
Toques scheduled to appear in the Rockwell Group–designed space include Emeril Lagasse, Will Goldfarb, Iron Chef Cat Cora, Michael Mina, Govind Armstrong, Michel Richard and more. While the space will be used for "celebrity-oriented private dinners" at night, it will be open to the public during the day when dishes will be available for prices ranging from $1.50 to $10. Also planned for the daylight hours are book signings, cooking demonstrations and tastings (October 25–November 2, 11 AM–3 PM; 221 W. 57 St.; for more details, visit www.basupperclubandcafe.com).