"A buzzy mini-market near Washington Square Park is carrying three flavors of a much-talked-about pie-crust-lattice–topped pint brand: Sweet Cherry Pie, Millionaire’s Shortbread (caramel ice cream and shortbread), and Coney Island Queen (sprinkles and bits of ice cream cone). The reviewer chose the Sweet Cherry Pie ($13) and was delighted by the cherry-and-vanilla ice cream and a hefty amount of buttery pie crust chunks mixed throughout. Pro tip preserved from the experience: “If you don’t see the flavor you want on the freezer shelf, ask if there are any more being stored downstairs.” — Stephanie Wu, editor-in-chief" - Nadia Chaudhury
"A curated specialty retailer whose inclusion of a company's salmon-sausage products in its freezer was presented as a vote of confidence, signaling growing retail interest in seafood sausages and hot-dog-style seafood items." - Bettina Makalintal
"At the cafe inside Pop Up Grocer, Noma Projects will be selling products and snacks from 11 a.m. until sold out, and the Noma Projects Market will offer products in the shop with a different sampling selection in the cafe, also starting at 11 a.m. until items are sold out." - Melissa McCart
"A New York-based indie grocery platform that curates and showcases emerging CPG brands; its founder is quoted to emphasize the funding realities of the category and the importance of visibility and investor attention for small food startups." - Mahira Rivers
"Pop Up Grocer, which specializes in Instagram-trending products not yet widely available, is hosting a Halloween trick-or-treat sampling party — kids from 4 to 7 p.m. and adults from 7 to 9 p.m. — with complimentary booze available with purchase." - Emma Orlow